Listed for attribution. None is linked — the verses themselves are all on this page.
Newest first. Each card is a stable anchor target linked from the collection page.
October 2, 2026Bhagavad Gita
अद्वेष्टा सर्वभूतानां मैत्रः करुण एव च।
निर्ममो निरहङ्कारः समदुःखसुखः क्षमी॥
adveṣṭā sarvabhūtānāṃ maitraḥ karuṇa eva ca । nirmamo nirahaṅkāraḥ samaduḥkhasukhaḥ kṣamī ॥
Friendship and Compassion for All — A person who hates no being, who remains a friend and shows compassion to all, who is free from greed and ego, and who regards happiness and sorrow with equal calm, is held up as truly noble.
CharacterCompassionHumilityHarmony
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/adveshta-sarvabhutanam-maitrah
October 1, 2026Nitishatakam
रत्नैर्महाब्धेस्तुतुषुर्न देवा न भेजिरे भीमविषेण भीतिम्।
सुधां विना न प्रययुर्विरामं न निश्चितार्थाद्विरमन्ति धीराः॥
ratnair mahābdhes tutuṣur na devā na bhejire bhīmaviṣeṇa bhītim । sudhāṃ vinā na prayayur virāmaṃ na niścitārthād viramanti dhīrāḥ ॥
The Steadfast Do Not Abandon Their Resolve — The Niiti Shataka recalls the churning of the ocean: the gods could not bear even a little of its poison, nor stop churning without the nectar, and so the steadfast, having fixed their goal, never hold back.
PerseveranceCourageDetermined EffortResilience
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/ratnair-mahabdhes-tutusur-na-devah
September 30, 2026Bhagavad Gita
स्वे स्वे कर्मण्यभिरतः संसिद्धिं लभते नरः।
स्वकर्मनिरतः सिद्धिं यथा विन्दति तच्छृणु॥
sve sve karmaṇyabhirataḥ saṁsiddhiṁ labhate naraḥ । svakarmanirataḥ siddhiṁ yathā vindati tacchṛṇu ॥
Devotion to One's Own Duty — A person who remains devoted to their own duty attains the highest perfection; so hear how the one dedicated to their work reaches that fulfilment.
DutyKarmaDedicationAccomplishment
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/sve-sve-karmanyabhiratah
September 29, 2026Subhashita Ratna Bhandagara
उद्यमः साहसं धैर्यं बुद्धिः शक्तिः पराक्रमः।
षडेते यत्र वर्तन्ते तत्र दैवं सहायकृत्॥
udyamaḥ sāhasaṃ dhairyaṃ buddhiḥ śaktiḥ parākramaḥ । ṣaḍete yatra vartante tatra daivaṃ sahāyakṛt ॥
Six Qualities and Divine Assistance — Diligence, courage, patience, intelligence, strength and valour — where these six qualities are found, there the divine itself becomes a helper.
PerseveranceCourageKnowledgeCapabilitySuccess
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/udyamah-sahasam-dhairyam
September 28, 2026Charaka Samhita
सुखोपविष्टास्ते तत्र पुण्यां चक्रुः कथामिमाम्।
धर्मार्थकाममोक्षाणामारोग्यं मूलमुत्तमम्॥
sukhopaviṣṭās te tatra puṇyāṃ cakruḥ kathām imām । dharmārthakāmamokṣāṇām ārogyaṃ mūlam uttamam ॥
Health as the Foundation — Charaka Samhita records that health was found to be the noblest basis for dharma, purpose, desire and liberation.
HealthDharmaWell-beingSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/sukhopavistas-te-tatra
September 25, 2026Yoga Vasistha
यथा यथा प्रयत्नः स्याद्भवेदाशु फलं तथा।
इति पौरुषमेवास्ति दैवमस्तु तदेव च॥
yathā yathā prayatnaḥ syād bhaved āśu phalaṃ tathā । iti pauruṣam evāsti daivam astu tad eva ca ॥
Effort and Result in Equal Measure — As the effort, so the result. Human effort is what lies within our hands; whatever is beyond us may be left to the divine.
PerseveranceDetermined EffortSuccess
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/yatha-yatha-prayatnah-syat
September 24, 2026Bhagavad Gita
अनुद्वेगकरं वाक्यं सत्यं प्रियहितं च यत्।
स्वाध्यायाभ्यसनं चैव वाङ्मयं तप उच्यते॥
anudvegakaraṁ vākyaṁ satyaṁ priyahitaṁ ca yat । svādhyāyābhyasanaṁ caiva vāṅmayaṁ tapa ucyate ॥
The Discipline of Truthful Speech — Speech that is free of agitation, truthful, dear and beneficial, together with regular study, is what the Gita names vāṅmaya — the discipline of speech.
EthicsRight WordsEducationDiscipline
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/anudvegakaram-vakyam-satyam
September 23, 2026Charaka Samhita
हिताहितं सुखं दुःखमायुस्तस्य हिताहितम्।
मानं च तच्च यत्रोक्तमायुर्वेदः स उच्यते॥
hitāhitaṃ sukhaṃ duḥkham āyus tasya hitāhitam । mānaṃ ca tac ca yatroktam āyurvedaḥ sa ucyate ॥
Ayurveda on Health and Happiness — What is wholesome and unwholesome, happiness and sorrow, are indeed so for a person's life — and this measure of it is what Ayurveda calls the span of life.
HealthWell-beingWisdom
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/hitahitam-sukham-duhkham
September 22, 2026Atharvaveda
सुत्रामाणं पृथिवीं द्यामनेहसं सुशर्माणमदितिं सुप्रणीतिम्।
दैवीं नावं स्वरित्रामनागसो अस्रवन्तीमा रुहेमा स्वस्तये॥
sutrāmāṇaṃ pṛthivīṃ dyām aneha saṃ suśarmāṇam aditiṃ supraṇītim । daivīṃ nāvaṃ svaritrām anāgaso asravantīm ā ruhemā svastaye ॥
A Divine Boat for Well-Being — This Atharvaveda hymn pictures earth, heaven and Aditi as a divine boat, safely rigged, in which one may cross over towards well-being.
NatureEnvironmentBlessingsWell-being
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/sutramanam-prithivim-dyam
September 21, 2026Vidura Niti
एको धर्मः परं श्रेयः क्षमैका शान्तिरुत्तमा।
विद्यैका परमा तृप्तिरहिंसैका सुखावहा॥
eko dharmaḥ paraṁ śreyaḥ kṣamaikā śāntir uttamā । vidyaikā paramā tṛptir ahiṁsaikā sukhāvahā ॥
Four Virtues and Their Fruits — This verse of Vidura Niti in the Mahabharata links four virtues to their fruits: dharma is the highest good, forgiveness the highest peace, knowledge the highest contentment, and non-violence the bringer of happiness.
DharmaPeaceEducationNon-ViolenceEthics
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/eko-dharmah-param-shreyah
September 18, 2026Aryasaptashati
स्वाधीनैव समृद्धिर्जनोपजीव्यत्वमुच्छ्रयश्छाया।
सत्पुंसो मरुभूरिव जीवनमात्रं समाशास्यम्॥
svādhīnaiva samṛddhir janopajīvyatvam ucchrayaś chāyā । satpuṃso marubhūr iva jīvanamātraṁ samāśāsyam ॥
The Good Person as a Tree in the Desert — As a tree standing in a desert, a good person has self-reliance, height and shade to support others — so his very life is to be cherished.
CharacterServiceIndependenceSelfless ServiceWealth
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/svadhinaiva-samriddhir-janopajivyatvam
September 17, 2026Vishwakarma Ashtakam
अनादिरप्रमेयश्च अरूपश्च जयाजयः।
लोकरूपो जगन्नाथः विश्वकर्मन्नमो नमः॥
anādir aprameyaś ca arūpaś ca jayājayaḥ । lokarūpo jagannāthaḥ viśvakarman namo namaḥ ॥
Salutation to Vishwakarma — The Vishwakarma Ashtakam bows to Vishwakarma, who is beginningless, beyond measure, formless, ever victorious, whose form is the world, and who is lord of the universe.
DevotionSpiritualitySelf-Realization
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/anadir-aprameyashcha-arupashcha
September 4, 2026Hindustan Samachar
वसुदेवसुतं देवं कंसचाणूरमर्दनम्।
देवकीपरमानन्दं कृष्णं वन्दे जगद्गुरुम्॥
vasudevasutaṁ devaṁ kaṁsacāṇūramardanam ।
devakīparamānandaṁ kṛṣṇaṁ vande jagadgurum ॥
Prayer to Lord Krishna — I offer my prayers to Lord Krishna, the son of Vasudeva, the divine one who vanquished Kansa and Chanura, the source of supreme joy for Mother Devaki, and the preceptor of the universe.
DevotionBlessingsSoulCulture
Cited in: english.hindusthansamachar.in · original URL (not linked): https://english.hindusthansamachar.in/Encyc/2026/9/4/PM-SHARE-SANSKRIT-SUBHASHITAM.php
September 3, 2026PMINDIA
पात्रविशेषे न्यस्तं गुणान्तरं व्रजति शिल्पमाधातुः।
जलमिव समुद्रशुक्तौ मुक्ताफलतां पयोदयस्य॥
pātraviśeṣe nyastaṁ guṇāntaraṁ vrajati śilpam ādhātuḥ ।
jalam iva samudraśuktau muktāphalatāṁ payodasya ॥
Nurturing Talent — The value and greatness of a person or thing depend greatly on the environment and guidance they receive. Just as an ordinary drop of water becomes a precious pearl when it enters an oyster shell, ordinary qualities can become extraordinary when they find the right place, support, and nurturing.
GuidanceMentorshipEnvironmentSkills
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-importance-of-the-right-environment-guidance-and-nurturing-for-talent-to-thrive/
September 2, 2026PMINDIA
अभयस्यैव यो दाता तस्यैव सुमहत्फलम्।
न हि प्राणसमं दानं त्रिषु लोकेषु विद्यते॥
abhayasyaiva yo dātā tasyaiva sumahat phalam ।
na hi prāṇasamaṁ dānaṁ triṣu lokeṣu vidyate ॥
Fearlessness and Saving Lives — Whoever takes away people's fear receives great blessings, and in all three worlds, there is no greater gift than saving a life.
CompassionWelfareCourageBlessings
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-virtues-of-giving-fearlessness-and-saving-lives/
September 1, 2026PMINDIA
यस्य कृत्यं न जानन्ति मन्त्रं वा मन्त्रितं परे।
कृतमेवास्य जानन्ति स वै पण्डित उच्यते॥
yasya kṛtyaṁ na jānanti mantraṁ vā mantritaṁ pare ।
kṛtam evāsya jānanti sa vai paṇḍita ucyate ॥
Qualities of a Truly Wise Person — A truly wise person is one whose plans and actions remain hidden from others until they are completed. Such a disciplined, discerning and thoughtful person is rightly regarded as truly wise.
WisdomDisciplineSelf-disciplineSuccess
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-qualities-of-a-truly-wise-person/
August 31, 2026PMINDIA
यद्यदेव प्रसक्तं हि वितर्कयति मानवः।
अभ्यासात् तेन तेनास्य नतिर्भवति चेतसः॥
yad yad eva prasaktaṁ hi vitarkayati mānavaḥ ।
abhyāsāt tena tenāsya natir bhavati cetasaḥ ॥
Positive Thoughts and Constructive Habits — Whatever subject or object a person repeatedly reflects upon, the mind gradually becomes inclined towards it through constant practice. Therefore we should always contemplate thoughts that are good, auspicious and conducive to the welfare of all.
Beneficial ThoughtsConsistent PracticeFocusWillpower
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-on-positive-thoughts-and-constructive-habits/
August 28, 2026PMINDIA
एष प्रभावो रक्षायाः कथितस्ते युधिष्ठिर।
जयदः सुखदश्चैव पुत्रारोग्यधनप्रदः॥
eṣa prabhāvo rakṣāyāḥ kathitas te yudhiṣṭhira ।
jayadaḥ sukhadaś caiva putrārogya dhanapradaḥ ॥
The Protective Bond — O Yudhishthira, this is the power of protection — it grants victory and happiness, and bestows sons, good health and wealth. Protecting and guarding those around us strengthens the bond of society.
BlessingsWelfareProtection of YouthHarmony
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasizing-the-protective-bond/
August 27, 2026X post
तन्तुं तन्वन्रजसो भानुमन्विहि ज्योतिष्मतः पथो रक्ष धिया कृतान्।
अनुल्बणं वयत जोगुवामपो मनुर्भव जनया दैव्यं जनम्॥
tantuṁ tanvan rajaso bhānum anvihi jyotiṣmataḥ patho rakṣa dhiyā kṛtān ।
anulbaṇaṁ vayata joguvām apo manur bhava janayā daivyaṁ janam ॥
Diligence, Wisdom and Noble Conduct — Stretch the thread of noble deeds, follow the light that dispels darkness and protect with wisdom the illumined paths. Weave with care, be the radiant and mindful one, and beget a noble, virtuous race of people — a call to diligence, wisdom and noble conduct in building a virtuous society.
WisdomDetermined EffortNoble CharacterValues
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasizing-on-diligence-wisdom-and-noble-conduct-27th-august-twenty-twenty-six-608448
August 26, 2026Hindustan Samachar
ज्ञानवृद्धाः प्रशंसन्ति शुश्रूषन्तः परस्परम्।
विनिवृत्ताभिसन्धानाः सुखमेधन्ति सर्वशः॥
jñānavṛddhāḥ praśaṁsanti śuśrūṣantaḥ parasparam ।
vinivṛttābhisandhānāḥ sukham edhanti sarvaśaḥ ॥
Knowledge and Mutual Learning — Those who have grown in knowledge praise those who remain eager to learn from one another and listen attentively. Free of selfish motives and hidden interests, such individuals engage in mutual cooperation and attain happiness and progress in every sphere of life.
KnowledgeHumilityEducationInterdependence
Cited in: english.hindusthansamachar.in · original URL (not linked): https://english.hindusthansamachar.in/Encyc/2026/8/26/PM-MODI-SANSKRIT-SUBHASHITAM-M.php
August 21, 2026X post
जीवनं स्वं परार्थाय नित्यं यच्छत मानवाः।
इति सन्देशमाख्यातुं समुद्रं यान्ति निम्नगाः॥
jīvanaṁ svaṁ parārthāya nityaṁ yacchata mānavāḥ ।
iti sandeśam ākhyātuṁ samudraṁ yānti nimnagāḥ ॥
Selfless Service and Dedication — O human beings, dedicate your lives to the service and welfare of others. Just as rivers flow ceaselessly and selflessly, sustaining countless lives with their waters before ultimately merging into the ocean, so too should we devote our time, abilities and resources to the well-being of all.
Selfless ServiceServiceDedicationWelfare
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-spirit-of-selfless-service-and-dedication-21st-august-twenty-twenty-six-608305
August 20, 2026X post
आपत्काले च कष्टेऽपि नोत्साहस्त्यज्यते बुधैः।
इति प्रबोधितस्तेन कथञ्चिद् दृढबुद्धिना॥
āpatkāle ca kaṣṭe'pi notsāhas tyajyate budhaiḥ ।
iti prabodhitas tena kathañcid dṛḍhabuddhinā ॥
Courage in Times of Hardship — People of wisdom and firm resolve do not lose their enthusiasm even in times of crisis and hardship. Those with a steady mind and clear judgment continue to act with confidence and perseverance, facing adversity without surrendering hope or determination.
CouragePerseveranceResilienceFocus
Cited in: internationalnewsandviews.com · original URL (not linked): https://www.internationalnewsandviews.com/pm-modi-sanskrit-subhashita-courage-difficult-times-august-20-2026-406483-2/
August 19, 2026PMINDIA
एतावज्जन्मसाफल्यं देहिनामिह देहिषु।
प्राणैरर्थैर्धिया वाचा श्रेय एवाचरेत्सदा॥
etāvaj janmasāphalyaṁ dehinām iha dehiṣu ।
prāṇair arthair dhiyā vācā śreya evācaret sadā ॥
Benevolent Actions and Welfare of Others — This indeed is the fulfilment of life for embodied beings here on earth — one should always do what is good and benevolent for others, using one's life, wealth, intellect and speech. Selfless action and the welfare of others make human life meaningful.
ServiceCompassionWelfareRight Actions
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-importance-of-benevolent-actions-and-welfare-of-others/
August 18, 2026Hindustan Samachar
उद्यच्छेदेव न नमेदुद्यमो ह्येव पौरुषम्।
अप्यपर्वणि भज्येत न नमत्वेव कस्यचित्॥
udyacched eva na named udyamo hy eva pauruṣam ।
apy aparvaṇi bhajyeta na namatv eva kasyacit ॥
Self-Respect and Steadfastness — One should constantly strive and never bow down, for endeavour itself is true valour. Even if one breaks at an inopportune moment, one should never surrender one's dignity by bowing to anyone — true strength lies in self-respect, courage and standing firmly by one's principles.
Self-ConfidenceCourageResilienceRighteousness
Cited in: english.hindusthansamachar.in · original URL (not linked): https://english.hindusthansamachar.in/Encyc/2026/8/18/Prime-Minister-Subhashitam-.php
August 17, 2026PMINDIA
समानी व आकूतिः समाना हृदयानि वः।
समानमस्तु वो मनो यथा वः सुसहासति॥
samānī va ākūtiḥ samānā hṛdayāni vaḥ ।
samānam astu vo mano yathā vaḥ susahāsati ॥
Collective Resolve and Unity — Let our resolves be identical, let our hearts be connected with the feeling of unity, and let our minds be at one, so that we may all continually strive for the progress of society through mutual cooperation and equal treatment.
UnityInterdependenceHarmonyNation Building
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-power-of-collective-resolve-unity-and-mutual-cooperation-for-societal-progress/
August 12, 2026PMINDIA
चक्षुषा मनसा वाचा कर्मणा च चतुर्विधम्।
प्रसादयति यो लोकं तं लोकोऽनुप्रसीदति॥
cakṣuṣā manasā vācā karmaṇā ca caturvidham ।
prasādayati yo lokaṁ taṁ loko'nuprasīdati ॥
Winning Hearts — One who wins over the world in four ways — through vision, mind, speech and action — receives the goodwill and affection of the world in return. Winning hearts through noble deeds and genuine concern creates enduring bonds.
LeadershipHarmonyEthicsRespect
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-power-of-winning-hearts-through-vision-thoughts-words-and-actions
August 10, 2026X post
भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवा भद्रं पश्येमाक्षभिर्यजत्राः।
स्थिरैरङ्गैस्तुष्टुवांसस्तनूभिर्व्यशेम देवहितं यदायुः॥
bhadraṁ karṇebhiḥ śṛṇuyāma devā bhadraṁ paśyemākṣabhir yajatrāḥ ।
sthi rair aṅgaiḥ tuṣṭuvāṁsas tanūbhir vy aśema devahitaṁ yad āyuḥ ॥
Truthful and Authentic Information — May we hear what is auspicious with our ears and see what is auspicious with our eyes, O divine ones; with steady limbs and bodies, may we praise the gods and live the full life allotted by them. The verse reminds us that the information we disseminate should be truthful, authentic and in public interest, empowering people and bringing harmony.
HarmonyWisdomEthicsWell-being
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-on-truthful-and-authentic-information-10th-august-twenty-twenty-six-608026
August 7, 2026PMINDIA
किं चन्द्रमाः प्रत्युपकारलिप्सया करोति गोभिः कुमुदावबोधनम्।
स्वभाव एवोन्नतचेतसां सतां परोपकारव्यसनं हि जीवितम्॥
kiṃ candramāḥ pratiyakāralipsayā karoti gobhiḥ kumudāvabodhanam । svabhāva evonnatacetasāṃ satāṃ paropakāra vyasanaṃ hi jīvitam ॥
Spirit of Selfless Service — Why does the moon awaken the water-lilies out of any desire for return? Truly, for the eminent and righteous, the welfare of others is the very nature of their life.
ServiceCharacterCompassionSelflessness
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasizing-on-spirit-of-selfless-service/
August 6, 2026PMINDIA
विश्वस्वं मातरमोषधीनां ध्रुवां भूमिं पृथिवीं धर्मणा धृताम्।
शिवां स्योनामनु चरेम विश्वहा॥
viśvasvam mātaram oṣadhīnāṁ dhruvāṁ bhūmiṁ pṛthivīṁ dharmaṇā dhṛtām ।
śivāṁ syonām anu carema viśvahā ॥
Earth, the Nurturing Mother of All Life — Humanity may live in harmony with the Earth, for the Earth is the nurturing mother of all life and the moral order that sustains her should be respected.
NatureEnvironmentDharmaSustainability
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-recognizing-earth-as-the-nurturing-mother-of-all-life/
August 5, 2026PMINDIA
आत्मोदयः परज्यानिर्द्वयं नीतिरितीयती।
तदूरीकृत्य कृतिभिर्वाचस्पत्यं प्रतायते ।।
ātmodayaḥ parajyānirvayaṁ nītir itīyatī ।
tad ūrīkṛtya kṛtibhir vācaspatyaṁ pratāyate ।।
Spiritual Development — Spiritual development instills within the individual a spirit of service, dedication, and nation-building. Inspired by this principle, today our youth power is propelling the nation forward in every field.
SpiritualityServiceYouthNation-Building
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasizing-on-spiritual-development/
August 4, 2026PMINDIA
न हि ज्ञानेन सदृशं पवित्रमिह विद्यते ।
तत्स्वयं योगसंसिद्ध: कालेनात्मनि विन्दति ॥
na hi jñānena sadṛśaṁ pavitram iha vidyate ।
tatsvayaṁ yogasaṁsiddhaḥ kālenātmani vindati ॥
Effort and Dedication of India's Youth — Through continuous effort and dedicated practice, our talents are refined and brought to full bloom; today our youth imbibe these very qualities and bring glory to India across the world.
YouthKnowledgeDedicationSuccess
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-applauding-the-effort-and-dedication-of-indias-youth/
August 3, 2026PMINDIA
त्याज्यं न धैर्यं विधुरेऽपि दैवे धैर्यात्कदाचित्स्थितिमाप्नुयात्सः।
याते समुद्रेऽपि च पोतभङ्गे सांयात्रिको वाञ्छति कर्म एव।।
tyājyaṁ na dhairyaṁ vidhure'pi daive dhairyāt kadācit sthitim āpnuyāt saḥ ।
yāte samudre'pi ca potabhaṅge sāṁyātriko vāñchati karma eva ।।
Courage and Perseverance — One should never lose patience even when fortune turns unfavourable, for through patience and perseverance one can regain a favourable position. Just as a skilled sailor, even when his ship breaks apart in the middle of the ocean, focuses solely on the effort to swim and survive without losing heart, so too one should remain resolute.
CouragePerseveranceResilience
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-importance-of-courage-and-perseverance/
July 30, 2026PMINDIA
शं नो द्यावापृथिवी पूर्वहूतौ शमन्तरिक्षं दृशये नो अस्तु।
शं न ओषधीर्वनिनो भवन्तु शं नो रजसस्पतिरस्तु जिष्णुः॥
śaṁ no dyāvāpṛthivī pūrvahūtau śam antarikṣaṁ dṛśaye no astu।
śaṁ no oṣadhīr vanino bhavantu śaṁ no rajasas patir astu jiṣṇuḥ।।
Respect for Nature — May the Sky and the Earth, which have been revered since the beginning of creation, always be auspicious for us. May the intermediate space between the Earth and the Sun be beneficial and enlightening for our lives. May all medicinal herbs and forest plants provide us with health, nourishment, and happiness. May the all-pervading and victorious Lord of all worlds ever grant us welfare, peace, and prosperity.
Respect for NatureEnvironmentEnvironmental StewardshipConservation
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-respect-for-nature-and-environmental-stewardship/
July 29, 2026PMINDIA
प्रेरकः सूचकश्चैव वाचको दर्शकस्तथा।
शिक्षकः बोधकश्चैव षडेते गुरवः स्मृताः॥
prerakaḥ sūcakaś caiva vācako darśakas tathā।
śikṣakaḥ bodhakaś caiva ṣaḍ ete guravaḥ smṛtāḥ।।
Teachers — The one who provides the right direction, imparts knowledge and truth, shows the righteous path, offers education and awakens an understanding of truth in life, paving the way for self-development — these are regarded as the six forms of a Guru.
TeachersGuru PurnimaGuidanceValues
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-role-of-teachers-on-guru-purnima/
July 28, 2026PMINDIA
लोकपालाश्च ते सर्वे वासवप्रमुखास्तथा। ऋतवः षट् च ते सर्वे मासाः संवत्सराः क्षपाः॥
दिनानि च मुहूर्ताश्च स्वस्ति कुर्वन्तु ते सदा। श्रुतिः स्मृतिश्च धर्मश्च पातु त्वां पुत्र सर्वतः॥
lokapālāś ca te sarve vāsavapramukhās tathā। ṛtavaḥ ṣaṭ ca te sarve māsāḥ saṁvatsarāḥ kṣapāḥ।।
dināni ca muhūrtāś ca svasti kurvantu te sadā। śrutiḥ smṛtiś ca dharmaś ca pātu tvāṁ putra sarvataḥ।।
Protecting Nature — May the guardians of the directions, the principal deities led by Indra, the six seasons, all months, years, nights, days, and auspicious moments always bring blessings and prosperity. May the Vedas, sacred traditions, and righteousness also protect everyone in every way and at all times. A life lived in harmony with nature and righteousness is the foundation of happiness, security and well-being.
Protecting NatureHarmony with NatureBlessingsRighteousness
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-importance-of-protecting-nature/
July 27, 2026PMINDIA
शीलवान् पूजितो लोके शीलवान् साधुसम्मतः।
शीलवान् सर्वकर्मार्हः शीलवान् प्रियदर्शनः॥
śīlavān pūjito loke śīlavān sādhusammataḥ।
śīlavān sarvakarmārhaḥ śīlavān priyadarśanaḥ।।
Noble Character — A person of noble character earns respect in society and the esteem of the virtuous. Through integrity, humility and disciplined conduct, such an individual is regarded as worthy of every responsibility, and their personality is admirable, inspiring and worthy of emulation. Noble character is the true foundation of lasting success, effective leadership, and enduring trust.
Noble CharacterRespectTrustLeadership
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlights-noble-character-as-the-foundation-of-respect-trust-and-effective-leadership/
July 24, 2026PMINDIA
कर्मणा मनसा वाचा यदभीक्ष्णं निषेवते।
तदेवापहरत्येनं तस्मात् कल्याणमाचरेत्॥
karmaṇā manasā vācā yad abhīkṣṇaṁ niṣevate।
tad evāpaharaty enaṁ tasmāt kalyāṇam ācaret।।
Beneficial Thoughts — Whatever a person continuously practices through their actions, thoughts, and words ultimately shapes their personality and draws them in that very direction; therefore, one should always give space only to beneficial subjects in one's thoughts and conversations.
Beneficial ThoughtsRight WordsRight ActionsSelf-discipline
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlights-the-importance-of-fostering-beneficial-thoughts-words-and-actions/
July 23, 2026PMINDIA
यश्चायमस्मिन्नाकाशे तेजोमयोऽमृतमयः पुरुषः सर्वानुभूः।
यश्चायमस्मिन्नात्मनि तेजोमयोऽमृतमयः पुरुषः सर्वानुभूः॥
yaś cāyam asminn ākāśe tejomayo'mṛtamayaḥ puruṣaḥ sarvānubhūḥ।
yaś cāyam asminn ātmani tejomayo'mṛtamayaḥ puruṣaḥ sarvānubhūḥ।।
Soul — The powerful, eternal reality that exists in the vast sky or space is also present within our own soul. Therefore, whatever exists within the individual being, in every particle, also exists in the universe.
SoulUniversal ConsciousnessCosmic ConnectionSpirituality
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlights-the-profound-cosmic-connection-between-the-individual-soul-and-the-universal-consciousness/
July 22, 2026PIB
परकार्येषु युक्तात्मा स्वकार्ये क्षिप्रसाधनम्।
सुहृत्कार्येषु निर्वृत्ती राजकार्येषु विक्रमः ।।
parakāryeṣu yuktātmā svakārye kṣiprasādhanam।
suhṛtkāryeṣu nirvṛttī rājakāryeṣu vikramaḥ।।
Ideal Individual — The person who devotes themselves wholeheartedly to the tasks of others, completes their own personal duties with speed and efficiency, carries out tasks for friends selflessly, and demonstrates their full valor and courage in fulfilling national duties, only such a person is truly excellent.
Ideal IndividualDutyServiceNational Duties
Cited in: pib.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2287511
July 21, 2026PMINDIA
एकाग्रताथ सङ्कल्पः स्नायुवद् वर्द्धनक्षमौ।
नित्याभ्यासप्रयोगाभ्यामधिकाधिकमृध्यतः॥
ekāgratātha saṅkalpaḥ snāyuvad vardhanakṣamau।
nityābhyāsaprayogābhyām adhikādhikam ṛdhyataḥ।।
Focus — Focus and willpower are like the sinews of the nervous system, capable of growing and strengthening. Through regular practice and the right application of effort, they develop and flourish more and more over time.
FocusWillpowerConsistent PracticeSelf-improvement
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlights-the-importance-of-focus-and-willpower-in-achieving-growth-through-consistent-practice/
July 20, 2026PMINDIA
प्राप्यापदं न व्यथते कदाचिदुद्योगमन्विच्छति चाप्रमत्तः।
दुःखं च काले सहते महात्मा धुरन्धरस्तस्य जिताः सपत्नाः॥
prāpyāpadaṁ na vyathate kadācid udyogam anvicchati cāpramattaḥ।
duḥkhaṁ ca kāle sahate mahātmā dhurandharas tasya jitāḥ sapatnāḥ।।
Courage — The great soul who is never distressed on meeting adversity, who remains vigilant and diligently seeks recourse to effort, and who endures hardship at the right time, is a bearer of burdens whose rivals are all conquered. India's youth are achieving historic success through courage, self-confidence and relentless hard work.
CouragePerseveranceYouthResilience
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-applauding-the-courage-and-perseverance-of-indias-youth/
July 17, 2026PMINDIA
प्रभूतं कार्यमल्पं वा यन्नरः कर्तुमिच्छति।
सर्वारम्भेण तत् कार्यं सिंहादेकं प्रचक्षते।।
prabhūtaṁ kāryam alpaṁ vā yan naraḥ kartum icchati।
sarvārambheṇa tat kāryaṁ siṁhād ekaṁ pracakṣate।।
Dedication — Whether a task is large or small, whatever a person wishes to accomplish, that work should be undertaken with complete dedication and determined effort; such a one is praised as the lone lion among men.
DedicationDetermined EffortPerseveranceAccomplishment
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-underlining-the-importance-of-dedication-and-determined-effort-in-accomplishing-every-goal/
July 16, 2026PMINDIA
देवदेव जगन्नाथ सुरासुरनमस्कृत।
पुण्यश्लोकाव्ययानन्त परमात्मन्नमोऽस्तु ते॥
devadeva jagannātha surāsuranamaskṛta।
puṇyaślokāvyayānanta paramātmann namo'stu te।।
Lord Jagannath — O God of gods, Lord Jagannath, worshipped by gods and demons alike, O holy, imperishable and infinite Supreme Self, salutations to you. The Prime Minister shared this prayer seeking the blessings of Lord Jagannath on the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra.
Lord JagannathRath YatraDevotionBlessings
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-seeking-blessings-of-lord-jagannath/
July 15, 2026PMINDIA
धन्यानामुत्तमं दाक्ष्यं धनानामुत्तमं श्रुतम्।
लाभानां श्रेय आरोग्यं सुखानां तुष्टिरुत्तमा।।
dhanyānām uttamaṁ dākṣyaṁ dhanānām uttamaṁ śrutam।
lābhānāṁ śreya ārogyaṁ sukhānāṁ tuṣṭir uttamā।।
Knowledge — The best among fortunes is skill; the best among wealth is learning; the best among gains is health; the best among happiness is contentment. The nation's youth are emerging as a powerful force in shaping India's future by embracing knowledge, developing new skills and prioritising good health.
KnowledgeSkillsHealthYouth
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-on-knowledge-skills-and-health/
July 14, 2026PMINDIA
प्रभया हि विना यद्वद् भानुरेष न विद्यते।
प्रभा च भानुना तेन सुतरां तदुपाश्रया॥
prabhayā hi vinā yadvad bhānur eṣa na vidyate।
prabhā ca bhānunā tena sutarāṁ tadupāśrayā।।
Mutual Dependence — Just as the Sun cannot be perceived without its light, so too light cannot exist without the Sun. Thus, the entire existence and power of the Sun and its light are entirely dependent upon each other.
Mutual DependenceInterdependenceUnity
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-significance-of-mutual-dependence/
July 13, 2026PMINDIA
कन्यानां सम्प्रदानञ्च कुमाराणाञ्च रक्षणम्।
राष्ट्रस्य सङ्ग्रहे नित्यं विधानमिदमाचरेत्॥
kanyānāṁ sampradānaṁ ca kumārāṇāṁ ca rakṣaṇam।
rāṣṭrasya saṅgrahe nityaṁ vidhānam idam ācaret।।
Inclusive Development — Ensuring the welfare of women, protecting and nurturing the younger generation, and continually making the necessary arrangements for the unity, security, prosperity, and orderly governance of the nation are the constant duties of every representative of the people.
Inclusive DevelopmentNation BuildingWelfareProtection of Youth
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-importance-of-inclusive-development-and-nation-building/
July 10, 2026PMINDIA
हितं यत्सर्वभूतानामात्मानश्च सुखावहम्।
तत्कुर्यादीश्वरे ह्येतन्मूलं सर्वार्थसिद्धये।।
hitaṁ yatsarvabhūtānāmātmānaś ca sukhāvaham।
tatkuryādīśvare hy etanmūlaṁ sarvārthasiddhaye।।
Selfless Service — One should perform only those actions that are beneficial to all living beings and bring peace to one's own soul. This constitutes true surrender to God, for this path is the fundamental basis of all human endeavors and spiritual attainments.
Selfless ServiceCompassionDedication
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-spirit-of-selfless-service/
July 9, 2026X post
अनिर्वेदः श्रियो मूलमनिर्वेदः परं सुखम्। अनिर्वेदो हि सततं सर्वार्थेषु प्रवर्तकः॥
anirvedaḥ śriyo mūlam anirvedaḥ paraṃ sukham । anirvedo hi satataṃ sarvārtheṣu pravartakaḥ ॥
Perseverance — The root of prosperity is enthusiasm, enthusiasm is supreme happiness. Enthusiasm indeed constantly inspires one to all achievements.
PerseveranceEnergySuccessWell-being
Cited in: bharatexpress.com · original URL (not linked): https://bharatexpress.com/india/pm-modi-shares-sanskrit-shlokas-on-x-australia-visit-home-ministry-dgp-meeting-on-demographic-change-665136
July 8, 2026X post
चलन्ति गिरयः कामं युगान्तपवनाहताः। कृच्छ्रेऽपि न चलत्येव धीराणां निश्चलं मनः॥
calanti girayaḥ kāmaṃ yugāntapavanāhatāḥ । kṛcchre'pi na calatyeva dhīrāṇāṃ niścalaṃ manaḥ ॥
Courage — Even mountains, lashed by tempestuous winds, are shaken at the time of dissolution; yet amid the gravest trials, the mind of the steadfast remains unwavering and undisturbed.
CouragePerseveranceCharacterSelf-Confidence
Cited in: asiannewsindia.com · original URL (not linked): https://asiannewsindia.com/prime-minister-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-strength-of-courage-and-resilience/
July 7, 2026X post
भवन्ति नम्रास्तरवः फलोद्गमैर्नवाम्बुभिर्दूरविलम्बिनो घनाः। अनुद्धताः सत्पुरुषाः समृद्धिभिः स्वभाव एवैष परोपकारिणाम्॥
bhavanti namrāstaravaḥ phalodgamair navāmbubhir dūravilambino ghanāḥ । anuddhatāḥ satpuruṣāḥ samṛddhibhiḥ svabhāva evaiṣa paropakāriṇām ॥
Humility — Trees bend low with fruit-laden branches, clouds heavy with rain are slow to gather; noble souls remain humble despite prosperity — such is the nature of the beneficent.
HumilityServiceCharacterWisdom
Cited in: bharatexpress.com · original URL (not linked): https://bharatexpress.com/india/pm-modi-shares-sanskrit-shlokas-on-x-australia-visit-home-ministry-dgp-meeting-on-demographic-change-665136
July 6, 2026X post
जयन्ति ते सुकृतिनो रससिद्धाः कवीश्वराः।
नास्ति येषां यशःकाये जरामरणजं भयम्॥
jayanti te sukṛtino rasasiddhāḥ kavīśvarāḥ । nāsti yeṣāṃ yaśaḥkāye jarāmaraṇajaṃ bhayam ॥
Selfless Service — Those virtuous and accomplished souls triumph who attain a legacy of glory through selfless sacrifice and noble deeds, a legacy that knows no fear of aging or death.
Selfless ServiceCourageCharacterDuty
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-on-the-enduring-legacy-of-selfless-sacrifice
July 3, 2026X post
वाग्बुद्धिचित्तकरणैश्च तपोभिरुग्रैःशक्यं समाकलयितुं न यदीयरूपम्।
तं भक्तिभावसुलभं शरणं नतानांनित्यं भजाम्यऽमरनाथमहं दयालुम्॥
vāgbuddhicittakaraṇaiśca tapobhirugraiḥ śakyaṃ samākalayituṃ na yadīyarūpam । taṃ bhakti bhāvasulabhaṃ śaraṇaṃ natānāṃ nityaṃ bhajāmy amarānātham ahaṃ dayālum ॥
Devotion — I daily worship the merciful Lord Amarnath, whose form cannot be comprehended through speech, intellect, mind, senses, or even through severe austerities, who is easily attainable through devotion, and who is the refuge of those who bow before Him.
DevotionSpiritualityCulture
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-greeting-all-the-devotees-of-lord-shiva-on-the-commencement-of-the-sacred-shri-amarnath-yatra
July 2, 2026X post
नानाश्रान्ताय श्रीरस्तीति रोहित शुश्रुम। पापो नृषद्वरो जन इन्द्र इच्चरतः सखा चरैवेति॥
nānāśrāntāya śrīr astīti rohita śuśruma । pāpo nṛṣadvaro jana indra iccarataḥ sakhā caraiveti ॥
Perseverance — We have heard, O Rohita, that wealth does not come to the weary. The wicked person sits idle, but Indra befriends the one who keeps moving. Therefore, keep moving!
PerseveranceEnergyKarmaSuccess
Cited in: internationalnewsandviews.com · original URL (not linked): https://internationalnewsandviews.com/pm-modi-sanskrit-subhashitam-perseverance-success-july-2026-404745-2/
July 1, 2026X post
विज्ञानसारथिर्यस्तु मनःप्रग्रहवन्नरः। सोऽध्वनः परमाप्नोति तद्विश्नोः परमं पदम्॥
vijñānasārathir yastu manaḥpragrahavannaraḥ । so'dhvanaḥ paramāpnoti tad viṣṇoḥ paramaṃ padam ॥
Knowledge — A person whose intellect is a skilled charioteer and whose disciplined mind holds the reins reaches the highest goal — the supreme abode of fulfillment.
KnowledgeWisdomDisciplineSuccess
Cited in: internationalnewsandviews.com · original URL (not linked): https://internationalnewsandviews.com/pm-modi-sanskrit-subhashitam-perseverance-success-july-2026-404745-2/
June 30, 2026X post
समानो मन्त्रः समितिः समानी समानं मनः सह चित्तमेषाम्।
समानं मन्त्रमभि मन्त्रये वः समानेन वो हविषा जुहोमि॥
samāno mantraḥ samitiḥ samānī samānaṃ manaḥ saha cittameṣām । samānaṃ mantramabhi mantraye vaḥ samānena vo haviṣā juhomi ॥
Unity — When our resolutions, thoughts, and emotions align as one, every endeavor succeeds. Let us move forward with unity to achieve every goal of Bharatvarsha.
UnityHarmonyCulture
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasizing-on-unity-to-achieve-every-goal
June 29, 2026X post
देशाचारान् समयाञ्जातिधर्मान् बुभूषते यस्तु परावरज्ञः।
स तत्र तत्राधिगतः सदैव महाजनस्याधिपत्यं करोति॥
deśācārān samayāñ jātidharmān bubhūṣate yastu parāvarajñaḥ । sa tatra tatrādhigataḥ sadaiva mahājanasyādhipatyaṃ karoti ॥
Culture — One who respects the diverse customs, traditions, and duties of different lands and communities, being wise to both the immediate and the ultimate, is recognized everywhere and attains leadership among the great.
CultureDiversityRespectLeadership
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasizing-on-respecting-the-diverse-cultures-of-the-world
June 26, 2026X post
सङ्गच्छध्वं संवदध्वं सं वो मनांसि जानताम्।
देवा भागं यथा पूर्वे सञ्जानाना उपासते॥
saṅgacchadhvaṃ saṃvadadhvaṃ saṃ vo manāṃsi jānatām । devā bhāgaṃ yathā pūrve sañjānānā upāsate ॥
Unity — Move together, speak in harmony, let your minds be united. Just as the ancient gods, united in purpose, received their share, so may we work together in unity and mutual harmony.
UnityHarmonyCulture
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-on-unity-and-mutual-harmony
June 24, 2026X post
यत्रोत्साहसमारम्भो यत्रालस्यविहीनता।
नयविक्रमसंयोगस्तत्र श्रीरचला ध्रुवम्॥
Collective Enthusiasm and Actions — The prosperity of the nation remains steadfast through collective dedication and endeavor. It is this spirit that infuses society with new energy and paves the way to fulfill the resolutions of development.
UnityEnergySuccessGovernance
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-that-collective-enthusiasm-and-actions-prosper-the-nation
June 23, 2026Kaivalya Upanishad
न कर्मणा न प्रजया धनेन त्यागेनैके अमृतत्वमानशुः। परेण नाकं निहितं गुहायां विभ्राजते यद् यतयो विशन्ति॥
na karmaṇā na prajayā dhanena tyāgenaike amṛtatvam ānaśuḥ । pareṇa nākaṃ nihitaṃ guhāyāṃ vibhrājate yad yatayo viśanti ॥
Selfless Service — The Kaivalya Upanishad teaches that immortality is attained through renunciation, selfless dedication, and fidelity to noble ideals.
Selfless ServiceDutyCharacterSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/na-karma-na-prajay
June 22, 2026PMINDIA
योगश्चित्तवृत्तिनिरोधः। प्राणायामः प्राणसंवेदनम्॥
Transformative Power of Yoga — Yoga is the means of completely calming and quieting the mind. Regulating the flow of breath is the principal method to attain this goal.
Health
Cited in: ddindia.co.in · original URL (not linked): https://ddindia.co.in/2026/06/pm-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-transformative-power-of-yoga/
June 22, 2026Laghu Yoga Vasistha
चित्तप्रशमनोपायो योग इत्यभिधीयते। प्राणस्पन्दनिरोधो वा द्वेधा योगस्य धारणा॥
cittapraśamanopāyo yoga ity abhidhīyate । prāṇaspandanirodho vā dvedhā yogasya dhāraṇā ॥
Yoga — Yoga is presented as a twofold discipline: calming the mind and regulating the movement of breath.
YogaPeaceDisciplineWell-being
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/cittapraamanopyo-yoga-ity-abhidhyate
June 19, 2026PMINDIA
शास्त्रे प्रतिष्ठा सहजश्च बोधः प्रागल्भ्यमभ्यस्तगुणा च वाणी।
कालानुरोधः प्रतिभानवत्त्वमेते गुणाः कामदुघाः क्रियासु॥
śāstre pratiṣṭhā sahajaśca bodhaḥ prāgalbhyam abhyastaguṇā ca vāṇī । kālānurodhaḥ pratibhānavattvam ete guṇāḥ kāmadughāḥ kriyāsu ॥
Six Qualities for Success — Authentic knowledge of a subject, natural wisdom, fearless self-confidence, refined eloquence, foresight that recognizes the demands of time, and continuous innovation — these six qualities serve as Kamadhenu for all human endeavors.
KnowledgeWisdomSelf-ConfidenceDisciplineSuccess
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-a-subhashitam-highlighting-how-goal-of-life-is-to-be-equipped-with-virtues-601117
June 18, 2026PMINDIA
सत्यानुसारिणी लक्ष्मीः कीर्तिस्त्यागानुसारिणी।
अभ्याससारिणी विद्या बुद्धिः कर्मानुसारिणी॥
satyānusāriṇī lakṣmīḥ kīrtis tyāgānusāriṇī । abhyāsasāriṇī vidyā buddhiḥ karmānusāriṇī ॥
Truth, Sacrifice, Practice and Action — Wealth follows truth, fame follows sacrifice, knowledge follows persistent practice, and wisdom follows one's actions.
WealthEthicsKnowledgeDisciplineKarma
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-a-subhashitam-highlighting-how-goal-of-life-is-to-be-equipped-with-virtues-601117
June 17, 2026PMINDIA
त्वत्सम्भावितमात्मानं बहु मन्यामहे वयम्।
प्रायः प्रत्ययमाधत्ते स्वगुणेषूत्तमादरः॥
tvatsambhāvitam ātmānaṃ bahu manyāmahe vayam । prāyaḥ pratyayam ādhatte svaguṇeṣūttamādaraḥ ॥
Respect and Self-Confidence — Being respectfully acknowledged by others makes us feel immensely honored. The respect given by great individuals awakens self-confidence regarding our own qualities.
Self-ConfidenceRespectIndividualityCharacter
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/
June 17, 2026Kumarasambhavam
त्वत्सम्भावितमात्मानं बहु मन्यामहे वयम्। प्रायः प्रत्ययमाधत्ते स्वगुणेषूत्तमादरः॥
tvatsambhāvitam ātmānaṃ bahu manyāmahe vayam । prāyaḥ pratyayam ādhatte svaguṇeṣūttamādaraḥ ॥
Respect — A Sanskrit verse on how respectful recognition from noble people strengthens confidence in one's own qualities.
RespectSelf-ConfidenceIndividualityCharacter
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/tvatsambhvitam-tmna-bahu-manymahe
June 16, 2026PMINDIA
सहसा विदधीत न क्रियामविवेकः परमापदां पदम्।
वृणते हि विमृश्यकारिणं गुणलुब्धाः स्वयमेव सम्पदः॥
sahasā vidadhīta na kriyām avivekaḥ paramāpadāṃ padam । vṛṇate hi vimṛśyakāriṇaṃ guṇalubdhāḥ svayameva sampadaḥ ॥
Patience and Deliberate Action — One should not act impulsively, as thoughtless actions lead to great troubles. Those who act after careful consideration are chosen by success and prosperity.
WisdomDisciplineSuccessCharacter
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/
June 15, 2026Subhashita Ratna Bhandagara
पिण्डे पिण्डे मतिर्भिन्ना कुण्डे कुण्डे नवं पयः। जातौ जातौ नवाचाराः नवा वाणी मुखे मुखे॥
piṇḍe piṇḍe matir bhinnā kuṇḍe kuṇḍe navaṃ payaḥ । jātau jātau navācārāḥ navā vāṇī mukhe mukhe ॥
Diversity — A Sanskrit proverb on the distinct character of every mind, community, custom, and voice within a diverse society.
DiversityIndividualityCulture
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/pie-pie-matir-bhinn
June 12, 2026ShaktiSangama Tantra
नारी त्रैलोक्यजननी नारी त्रैलोक्यरूपिणी। नारी त्रिभुवनाधारा नारी शक्तिस्वरूपिणी॥
nārī trailokyajananī nārī trailokyarūpiṇī । nārī tribhuvanādhārā nārī śaktisvarūpiṇī ॥
Women — A tribute to woman as mother, expression, foundation, and living embodiment of Shakti across the three worlds.
WomenPowerSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/nr-trailokyajanan-nr-trailokyarpi
June 11, 2026Atharvaveda
ते कृषिं च सस्यं च मनुष्या उप जीवन्ति। कृष्टराधिरुपजीवनीयो भवति य एवं वेद॥
te kṛṣiṃ ca sasyaṃ ca manuṣyā upa jīvanti । kṛṣṭarādhir upajīvanīyo bhavati ya evaṃ veda ॥
Agriculture — An Atharvaveda mantra recognizing agriculture and crops as the foundation on which human life and society are sustained.
AgricultureDutyNature
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/te-ki-ca-sasya
June 10, 2026PMINDIA
सदानुरक्तप्रकृतिः प्रजापालनतत्परः।
विनीतात्मा हि नृपतिर्भूयसी श्रियमश्नुते॥
sadānuraktaprakṛtiḥ prajāpālanatatparaḥ । vinītātmā hi nṛpatir bhūyasī śriyam aśnute ॥
Public Service and Good Governance — A ruler who is always devoted to the care of the people, who is humble and self-disciplined, attains great prosperity and glory.
GovernanceLeadershipDutyEthics
Cited in: ddnews.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://ddnews.gov.in/en/pm-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlights-public-service-and-good-governance/
June 9, 2026Vidura Niti
आर्यकर्मणि रज्यन्ते भूतिकर्माणि कुर्वते। हितं च नाभ्यसूयन्ति स वै पण्डित उच्यते॥
āryakarmaṇi rajyante bhūtikarmāṇi kurvate । hitaṃ ca nābhyasūyanti sa vai paṇḍita ucyate ॥
Wisdom — A Vidura Niti verse defining true wisdom as delight in noble action, dedication to public welfare, and freedom from envy toward good work.
WisdomEthicsCharacterDuty
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/ryakarmai-rajyante-bhtikarmi-kurvate
June 8, 2026Atharvaveda
यावच्चतस्रः प्रदिशश्चक्षुर्यावत् समश्नुते। तावत् समैत्विन्द्रियं मयि तद्धस्तिवर्चसम्॥
yāvac catasraḥ pradiśaś cakṣur yāvat samaśnute । tāvat samaitv indriyaṃ mayi tad dhastivarcasam ॥
Power — A Vedic prayer from the Atharvaveda seeking expansive prosperity, alert vision, and radiant strength in harmony with nature.
PowerEnergy
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/yvac-catasra-pradia-cakur
June 5, 2026Rigveda
मधु वाता ऋतायते मधु क्षरन्ति सिन्धवः। माध्वीर्नः सन्त्वोषधीः॥
madhu vātā ṛtāyate madhu kṣaranti sindhavaḥ । mādhvīr naḥ santv oṣadhīḥ ॥
Nature — A Rigvedic prayer that sees the winds, rivers, herbs, and plants as sources of sweetness, nourishment, health, and harmony.
NatureConservationHarmonyWell-being
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/madhu-vt-tyate-madhu
June 3, 2026Vidura Niti
धूमायन्ते व्यपेतानि ज्वलन्ति सहितानि च। धृतराष्ट्रोल्मुकानीव ज्ञातयो भरतर्षभ॥
dhūmāyante vyapetāni jvalanti sahitāni ca । dhṛtarāṣṭrolmukānīva jñātayo bharatarṣabha ॥
Unity — Vidura Niti uses the image of scattered and united firebrands to show how collective strength turns latent energy into visible power.
UnityPowerSuccess
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/dhmyante-vyapetni-jvalanti-sahitni
June 2, 2026Vidura Niti
निश्चित्य यः प्रक्रमते नान्तर्वसति कर्मणः। अवन्ध्यकालो वश्यात्मा स वै पण्डित उच्यते॥
niścitya yaḥ prakramate nāntarvasati karmaṇaḥ । avandhyakālo vaśyātmā sa vai paṇḍita ucyate ॥
Wisdom — Vidura Niti defines the truly wise person as one who begins after careful thought, completes the work, uses time fruitfully, and remains self-controlled.
WisdomDisciplinePerseveranceSuccess
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/nicitya-ya-prakramate-nntarvasati
June 1, 2026Malavikagnimitra
श्लिष्टा क्रिया कस्यचिदात्मसंस्था सङ्क्रान्तिरन्यस्य विशेषयुक्ता। यस्योभयं साधु स शिक्षकाणां धुरि प्रतिष्ठापयितव्य एव॥
śliṣṭā kriyā kasyacid ātmasaṃsthā saṅkrāntir anyasya viśeṣayuktā । yasyobhayaṃ sādhu sa śikṣakāṇāṃ dhuri pratiṣṭhāpayitavya eva ॥
Education — A verse on the rare teacher who combines personal mastery with the ability to transmit knowledge and skill clearly to others.
EducationKnowledgeMentorshipCapability
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/li-kriy-kasyacid-tmasasth
May 29, 2026Bhagavad Gita
तेजः क्षमा धृतिः शौचमद्रोहो नातिमानिता। भवन्ति सम्पदं दैवीमभिजातस्य भारत॥
tejaḥ kṣamā dhṛtiḥ śaucam adroho nātimānitā । bhavanti sampadaṃ daivīm abhijātasya bhārata ॥
Character — A Bhagavad Gita verse describing the six divine qualities of radiance, forgiveness, fortitude, purity, absence of malice, and humility.
CharacterHumilityEthicsCourage
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/teja-kam-dhti-aucam
May 28, 2026Subhashitavali
अनन्तोद्भूतभूतौघसङ्कुले भूतलेऽखिले। शस्त्रे शास्त्रे त्रिचतुराश्चतुरा यदि मादृशाः॥
anantodbhūtabhūtaughasaṅkule bhūtale'khile । śastre śāstre tricaturāś caturā yadi mādṛśāḥ ॥
Wisdom — A verse praising the rare personality accomplished in both śastra, arms and valor, and śāstra, knowledge and disciplined thought.
WisdomCourageKnowledgeCharacter
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/anantodbhtabhtaughasakule-bhtalekhile-astre-stre
May 27, 2026Yoga Vasistha
यो यमर्थं प्रार्थयते तदर्थं चेहते क्रमात्। अवश्यं स तमाप्नोति न चेदर्धान्निवर्तते॥
yo yamarthaṃ prārthayate tadarthaṃ cehate kramāt । avaśyaṃ sa tamāpnoti na cedardhānnivartate ॥
Perseverance — A powerful verse from the Yoga Vasistha teaching how sincere aspiration, systematic effort, and refusal to turn back midway lead a person toward the chosen goal.
PerseveranceSuccessDiscipline
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/yo-yamartha-prrthayate-tadartha
May 26, 2026Darshana Upanishad
आत्मा शुद्धः सदा नित्यः सुखरूपः स्वयम्प्रभः। अज्ञानान्मलिनो भाति ज्ञानाच्छुद्धो भवत्ययम्॥
ātmā śuddhaḥ sadā nityaḥ sukharūpaḥ svayaṃprabhaḥ । ajñānān malino bhāti jñānāc chuddho bhavaty ayam ॥
Self-Realization — A foundational teaching from the Darshana Upanishad on the ever-pure, self-luminous nature of the Atman and the power of knowledge to dissolve temporary ignorance.
Self-RealizationKnowledge
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/tm-uddha-sad-nitya
May 25, 2026Rigveda
शं नो देवः सविता त्रायमाणः शं नो भवन्तूषसो विभातीः। शं नः पर्जन्यो भवतु प्रजाभ्यः शं नः क्षेत्रस्य पतिरस्तु शम्भुः॥
śaṃ no devaḥ savitā trāyamāṇaḥ śaṃ no bhavantūṣaso vibhātīḥ । śaṃ naḥ parjanyo bhavatu prajābhyaḥ śaṃ naḥ kṣetrasya patir astu śambhuḥ ॥
Nature — A Rigvedic prayer invoking Savita, the radiant dawns, Parjanya, and the lord of the field for collective happiness, rain, fertility, and prosperity.
NatureAgricultureWell-beingHarmonyWealth
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/a-no-deva-savit
May 22, 2026Rigveda
वनस्पते शतवल्शो वि रोह सहस्रवल्शा वि वयं रुहेम। यं त्वामयं स्वधितिस्तेजमानः प्रणिनाय महते सौभगाय॥
vanaspate śatavalśo vi roha sahasravalśā vi vayaṁ ruhema । yaṁ tvāmayaṁ svadhitistejamānaḥ praṇināya mahate saubhagāya ॥
Nature — A Rigvedic prayer to the lord of plant life, invoking shared growth and mutual flourishing between the natural world and humanity.
NatureConservationAgricultureWell-being
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/vanaspate-atavalo-vi-roha
May 21, 2026Atharvaveda
यस्यां पूर्वे पूर्वजना विचक्रिरे यस्यां देवा असुरानभ्यवर्तयन्। गवामश्वानां वयसश्च विष्ठा भगं वर्चः पृथिवी नो दधातु॥
yasyāṁ pūrve pūrvajanā vicakrire yasyāṁ devā asurān abhyavartayan । gavāmaśvānāṁ vayasaś ca viṣṭhā bhagaṁ varcaḥ pṛthivī no dadhātu ॥
Nature — A powerful mantra from the Bhumi Sukta invoking the land of ancestral achievements and divine victories to bless the nation with vitality, strength, and prosperity.
NatureCultureCourageWealth
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/yasy-prve-prvajan-vicakrire
May 20, 2026Bhagavad Gita
तस्माच्छास्त्रं प्रमाणं ते कार्याकार्यव्यवस्थितौ। ज्ञात्वा शास्त्रविधानोक्तं कर्म कर्तुमिहार्हसि॥
tasmācchāstraṁ pramāṇaṁ te kāryākāryavyavasthitau । jñātvā śāstravidhānoktaṁ karma kartum ihārhasi ॥
Dharma — A seminal verse from the Bhagavad Gita establishing that ethical conduct and duty must be guided by objective, well-ordered standards rather than personal impulse.
DharmaEthicsDutyKnowledgeWisdom
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/tasmcchstra-prama-te-krykryavyavasthitau
May 19, 2026Atharvaveda
जनं बिभ्रती बहुधा विवाचसं नानाधर्माणं पृथिवी यथौकसम्। सहस्रं धारा द्रविणस्य मे दुहां ध्रुवेव धेनुरनपस्फुरन्ती॥
janaṁ bibhratī bahudhā vivācasaṁ nānādharmāṇaṁ pṛthivī yathaukasam । sahasraṁ dhārā draviṇasya me duhāṁ dhruveva dhenuranapasphurantī ॥
Diversity — A verse from the Bhumi Sukta that honors Mother Earth as the shared home of diverse peoples and prays for her abundant prosperity.
DiversityUnityNatureHarmony
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/jana-bibhrat-bahudh-vivcasa
May 18, 2026Chanakya Niti
जलबिन्दुनिपातेन क्रमशः पूर्यते घटः। स हेतुः सर्वविद्यानां धर्मस्य च धनस्य च॥
jalabindunipātena kramaśaḥ pūryate ghaṭaḥ । sa hetuḥ sarvavidyānāṁ dharmasya ca dhanasya ca ॥
Perseverance — A classic nīti verse on steady accumulation: small, regular efforts gradually build knowledge, dharma, and prosperity just as a pot fills one drop at a time.
PerseveranceKnowledgeDharmaWealthDiscipline
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/jalabinduniptena-kramaa-pryate-ghaa
May 15, 2026Vidura Niti
यथाशक्ति चिकीर्षन्ति यथाशक्ति च कुर्वते। न किञ्चिदवमन्यन्ते नराः पण्डितबुद्धयः॥
yathāśakti cikīrṣanti yathāśakti ca kurvate । na kiñcidavamanyante narāḥ paṇḍitabuddhayaḥ ॥
Wisdom — This verse from Vidura Niti defines practical wisdom as setting attainable aims, acting with discipline, and neglecting nothing as insignificant.
WisdomCapabilityDisciplineCharacter
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/yathakti-cikranti-yathakti-ca
May 14, 2026Chanakya Niti
विद्वान् प्रशस्यते लोके विद्वान् सर्वत्र गौरवम्। विद्यया लभते सर्वं विद्या सर्वत्र पूज्यते॥
vidvān praśasyate loke vidvān sarvatra gauravam । vidyayā labhate sarvaṃ vidyā sarvatra pūjyate ॥
Knowledge — A verse extolling the universal honor that knowledge brings. The learned are praised everywhere, and through knowledge one can attain all of life's goals.
KnowledgeEducationRespect
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/vidvn-praasyate-loke-vidvn
May 13, 2026Shiva Purana
एवं परस्परापेक्षा शक्तिशक्तिमतोः स्थिता। न शिवेन विना शक्तिर्न शक्त्या विना शिवः॥
evaṁ parasparāpekṣā śaktiśaktimatoḥ sthitā । na śivena vinā śaktirna śaktyā vinā śivaḥ ॥
Power — Power and capability are mutually dependent — just as Shiva and Shakti cannot exist without each other, strength and ability together make creation, progress, and success possible.
PowerCapabilityHarmonySpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/eva-parasparpek-aktiaktimato-sthit
May 12, 2026PMINDIA
यथा खात्वा खनित्रेण भूतले वारि विन्दति।
तथा गुरुगतां विद्यां शुश्रूषुरधिगच्छति॥
yathā khātvā khanitreṇa bhūtale vāri vindati । tathā gurugatāṃ vidyāṃ śuśrūṣuradhigacchati ॥
Knowledge through Service to Guru — Just as one must dig deep into the earth to obtain water, knowledge can be gained only through devoted service to the Guru with faith, dedication and sincerity.
EducationMentorshipKnowledgeDiscipline
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-that-knowledge-can-be-gained-only-through-devoted-service-to-the-guru/
May 11, 2026Rigveda
अग्निर्मूर्धा दिवः ककुत्पतिः पृथिव्या अयम्। अपां रेतांसि जिन्वति॥
agnirmūrdhā divaḥ kakutpatiḥ pṛthivyā ayam । apāṁ retāṁsi jinvati ॥
Nature — A Vedic mantra describing Agni as the supreme head of the heavens and the vital force that awakens energy within matter.
NatureEnergyPower
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/agnirmrdh-diva-kakutpati-pthivy
May 8, 2026Bhagavad Gita
स्वधर्ममपि चावेक्ष्य न विकम्पितुमर्हसि। धर्म्याद्धि युद्धाच्छ्रेयोऽन्यत्क्षत्रियस्य न विद्यते॥
svadharmamapi cāvekṣya na vikampitumarhasi । dharmyāddhi yuddhācchreyo'nyatkṣatriyasya na vidyate ॥
Duty — Sri Krishna's profound advice to Arjuna, explaining that for a warrior, there is no path more glorious than fighting a righteous war.
DutyDharmaCouragePerseverance
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/svadharmamapi-cvekya-na-vikampitumarhasi
May 7, 2026PMINDIA
उदीर्णमनसो योधा वाहनानि च भारत।
यस्यां भवन्ति सेनायां ध्रुवं तस्यां जयं वदेत्॥
udīrṇamanaso yodhā vāhanāni ca bhārata । yasyāṁ bhavanti senāyāṁ dhruvaṁ tasyāṁ jayaṁ vadet ॥
Valour of Armed Forces - Operation Sindoor — An army whose soldiers are motivated, courageous and possess high morale, along with superior military resources, is certain to achieve victory.
CourageCapabilityPowerSuccessDiscipline
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-valour-of-armed-forces-during-operation-sindoor-605116
May 6, 2026Mahabharata
अद्रोहः सर्वभूतेषु कर्मणा मनसा गिरा। अनुग्रहश्च दानं च शीलमेतत्प्रशस्यते॥
adrohaḥ sarvabhūteṣu karmaṇā manasā girā । anugrahaśca dānaṁ ca śīlametatpraśasyate ॥
Ethics — A guiding principle on true humanity and ethical conduct, emphasizing non-malice, compassion, and generosity towards all living beings.
EthicsCharacterDharma
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/adroha-sarvabhteu-karma-manas
May 5, 2026PMINDIA
न तथा बलवीर्याभ्यां जयन्ति विजिगीषवः।
यथा सत्यानृशंस्याभ्यां धर्मेणैवोद्यमेन च॥
na tathā balavīryābhyāṁ jayanti vijigīṣavaḥ । yathā satyānṛśaṁsyābhyāṁ dharmeṇaivodyamena ca ॥
Truth and Perseverance — Those who aspire to win do not succeed merely through strength and power, but through truth, compassion, righteousness and unwavering effort.
DharmaEthicsSuccessPerseverance
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-value-of-truth-and-perseverance/
May 4, 2026PMINDIA
को हि भारः समर्थानां किं दूरं व्यवसायिनाम्।
को विदेशः सुविद्यानां कः परः प्रियवादिनाम्॥
ko hi bhāraḥ samarthānāṁ kiṁ dūraṁ vyavasāyinām । ko videśaḥ suvidyānāṁ kaḥ paraḥ priyavādinām ॥
Skill, Hard Work, Education and Kind Speech — For skilled people, no task is difficult; for hardworking people, no goal is too far; for educated people, there is no difference between home and abroad; for those who speak kindly, no one is a stranger.
CapabilityEducationPerseveranceCharacter
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-virtues-of-skill-hard-work-education-and-kind-speech/
April 30, 2026PMINDIA
अनिर्वेदो हि सततं सर्वार्थेषु प्रवर्तकः।
करोति सफलं जन्तोः कर्म यच्च करोति सः॥
anirvedo hi satataṁ sarvārtheṣu pravartakaḥ । karoti saphalaṁ jantoḥ karma yacca karoti saḥ ॥
Enthusiasm and Positive Energy — Enthusiasm and positive energy inspire a person to remain consistently active. This unwavering enthusiasm leads all efforts to success.
PerseveranceSuccessSelf-ConfidenceCourage
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-how-enthusiasm-and-positive-energy-lead-to-success-604944
April 29, 2026Arthashastra
राज्ञो हि व्रतमुत्थानं यज्ञः कार्यानुशासनम्। दक्षिणा वृत्तिसाम्यं च दीक्षितस्याभिषेचनम्॥
rājño hi vratamutthānaṁ yajñaḥ kāryānuśāsanam । dakṣiṇā vṛttisāmyaṁ ca dīkṣitasyābhiṣecanam ॥
Governance — A profound verse from Kautilya's Arthashastra describing the true duties and sacred resolve of a king or public representative.
GovernanceLeadershipDutyEthics
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/rjo-hi-vratamutthna-yaja
April 28, 2026PMINDIA
उत्थानं संयमो दाक्ष्यमप्रमादो धृतिः स्मृतिः।
समीक्ष्य च समारम्भो विद्धिमूलं भवस्य तु॥
utthānaṁ saṁyamo dākṣyam apramādo dhṛtiḥ smṛtiḥ । samīkṣya ca samārambho viddhi mūlaṁ bhavasya tu ॥
Fundamental Causes of Progress — Effort, self-control, skill, vigilance, patience, memory and initiating any task with thoughtful consideration — these are all the fundamental causes of progress.
DisciplineCapabilitySuccessPerseveranceWisdom
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-fundamental-causes-of-progress/
April 27, 2026Vikramacharita
छायामन्यस्य कुर्वन्ति तिष्ठन्ति स्वयमातपे। फलान्यपि परार्थाय वृक्षाः सत्पुरुषा इव॥
chāyāmanyasya kurvanti tiṣṭhanti svayamātape । phalānyapi parārthāya vṛkṣāḥ satpuruṣā iva ॥
Selfless Service — A timeless verse from the Vikramacharita comparing trees and noble people, highlighting the virtue of selflessness and serving others.
Selfless ServiceEthicsCharacter
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/chymanyasya-kurvanti-tihanti-svayamtape
April 24, 2026Arthashastra
प्रजासुखे सुखं राज्ञः प्रजानां च हिते हितम्। नात्मप्रियं प्रियं राज्ञः प्रजानां तु प्रियं प्रियम्॥
prajāsukhe sukhaṁ rājñaḥ prajānāṁ ca hite hitam । nātmapriyaṁ priyaṁ rājñaḥ prajānāṁ tu priyaṁ priyam ॥
Governance — A foundational principle of governance from Kautilya's Arthashastra, stating that a leader's true happiness is found in the welfare of the people.
GovernanceLeadershipDutyEthics
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/prajsukhe-sukha-rja-prajn
April 23, 2026PMINDIA
पद्माकरं दिनकरो विकचीकरोति चन्द्रो विकासयति कैरवचक्रवालम्।
नाभ्यर्थितो जलधरोऽपि जलं ददाति सन्तः स्वयं परहितेषु कृताभियोगाः॥
padmākaraṁ dinakaro vikacīkaroti candro vikāsayati kairavacakravālam । nābhyarthito jaladharo’pi jalaṁ dadāti santaḥ svayaṁ parahiteṣu kṛtābhiyogāḥ ॥
Virtue of Selfless Giving — The sun helps the lotus bloom, the moon does the same for lilies. Clouds shower water without being asked. Similarly, noble people do good to others without any expectation.
Selfless ServiceNatureEthics
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-virtue-of-selfless-giving-604736
April 22, 2026PMINDIA
यस्यां वृक्षा वानस्पत्या ध्रुवास्तिष्ठन्ति विश्वहा।
पृथिवीं धेनुं प्रदुहां न उदिच्छन्तु नमोऽस्तु पृथिव्यै॥
yasyāṃ vṛkṣā vānaspatyā dhruvāstiṣṭhanti viśvahā । pṛthivīṃ dhenuṃ praduhāṃ na udicchantu namo’stu pṛthivyai ॥
Enduring Spirit of Mother Earth — On the land where trees and plants always stand firm and steady, may that earth provide us with all comforts and resources. We bow to Mother Earth.
NatureDevotionSpirituality
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-enduring-spirit-of-mother-earth-604715
April 21, 2026PMINDIA
शीलं परहितासक्तिः अनुत्सेकः क्षमा धृतिः।
अलोभश्चेति विद्यायाः परिपाकोञ्चलं फलम्॥
Service to the Nation - Civil Services Day — Modesty, benevolence, humility, forgiveness, patience and non-greed — all these are the bright fruits of the perfection of knowledge.
Service
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-that-service-to-the-nation-is-the-foundation-of-a-developed-india/
April 21, 2026Darpadalanam
शीलं परहितासक्तिः अनुत्सेकः क्षमा धृतिः। अलोभश्चेति विद्यायाः परिपाकोज्ज्वलं फलम्॥
śīlaṁ parahitāsaktiḥ anutsekaḥ kṣamā dhṛtiḥ । alobhaśceti vidyāyāḥ paripākojjvalaṁ phalam ॥
Character — What are the true fruits of knowledge? This verse identifies modesty, benevolence, humility, forgiveness, patience, and non-greed as the ultimate indicators of wisdom.
CharacterKnowledgeEthics
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/la-parahitsakti-anutseka-kam
April 20, 2026Krishi Parashara
कृषिर्धन्या कृषिर्मेध्या जन्तूनां जीवनं कृषिः। अन्नदः सर्वदश्चैव तस्माच्छ्रेष्ठतरो हि सः॥
kṛṣirdhanyā kṛṣirmedhyā jantūnāṁ jīvanaṁ kṛṣiḥ । annadaḥ sarvadaścaiva tasmācchreṣṭhataro hi saḥ ॥
Agriculture — A profound verse describing agriculture as a source of wealth, purity, and the very life-force of all living beings.
AgricultureSelfless ServiceWealth
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/kirdhany-kirmedhy-jantn-jvana
April 17, 2026Devi Mahatmyam
देव्या यया ततमिदं जगदात्मशक्त्या निश्शेषदेवगणशक्तिसमूहमूर्त्या। तामम्बिकामखिलदेवमहर्षिपूज्यां भक्त्या नताः स्म विदधातु शुभानि सा नः॥
devyā yayā tatam idaṁ jagad ātmaśaktyā niśśeṣa-devagaṇa-śakti-samūha-mūrtyā । tām ambikām akhila-deva-maharṣi-pūjyāṁ bhaktyā natāḥ sma vidadhātu śubhāni sā naḥ ॥
Devotion — A powerful invocation from the Devi Mahatmyam saluting the Divine Mother who pervades the universe and embodies the collective strength of all creative forces.
DevotionPowerSpiritualityWomen
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/devy-yay-tatam-ida
April 16, 2026Rigveda
व्युच्छन्ती हि रश्मिभिर्विश्वमाभासि रोचनम्। ता त्वामुषर्वसूयवो गीर्भिः कण्वा अहूषत॥
vyucchantī hi raśmibhir viśvam ābhāsi rocanam । tā tvām uṣar vasūyavo gīrbhiḥ kaṇvā ahūṣata ॥
Women — A Vedic tribute to the Dawn (Usha), representing the power of women whose knowledge and virtues illuminate the world and dispel the darkness of ignorance.
WomenRespectPower
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/vyucchant-hi-ramibhir-vivam
April 15, 2026Kathasaritsagara
इत्थं फलति शुद्धेन सिक्तं सङ्कल्पवारिणा। पुण्यबीजमपि स्वल्पं पुंसां कृषिकृतामिव॥
itthaṁ phalati śuddhena siktaṁ saṅkalpavāriṇā । puṇyabījamapi svalpaṁ puṁsāṁ kṛṣikṛtāmiva ॥
Karma — Just as a farmer reaps a harvest from a small seed, a person achieves great success from even a small effort when nurtured with pure determination.
KarmaAgriculturePerseveranceSuccess
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/ittha-phalati-uddhena-sikta
April 14, 2026Hitopadesha
अयं निजः परो वेति गणना लघुचेतसाम्। उदारचरितानां तु वसुधैव कुटुम्बकम्॥
ayaṁ nijaḥ paro veti gaṇanā laghucetasām । udāracaritānāṁ tu vasudhaiva kuṭumbakam ॥
Unity — Small minds divide people into their own and others, while the generous-hearted regard the whole world as one family.
UnityWisdomEthicsHarmony
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/aya-nija-paro-veti
April 13, 2026Rigveda
इन्द्रं वर्धन्तो अप्तुरः कृण्वन्तो विश्वमार्यम्। अपघ्नन्तो अराव्णः॥
indraṁ vardhanto apturaḥ kṛṇvanto viśvamāryam । apaghnanto arāvṇaḥ ॥
Dharma — A powerful Vedic call from the Rigveda to nurture divine forces, make the whole world noble, and resist destructive elements within society.
DharmaCourageCharacterUnity
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/indra-vardhanto-aptura-kvanto
April 10, 2026Valmiki Ramayana
व्यसने वाऽर्थकृच्छ्रे वा भये वा जीवनान्तके। विमृशन् वै स्वया बुद्ध्या धृतिमान् नावसीदति॥
vyasane vā’rthakṛcchre vā bhaye vā jīvanāntake । vimṛśan vai svayā buddhyā dhṛtimān nāvasīdati ॥
Perseverance — A timeless lesson from the Valmiki Ramayana on maintaining resilience and using one’s own intellect to navigate financial crisis, tragedy, and mortal danger.
PerseveranceWisdomCourageSelf-Confidence
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/vyasane-vrthakcchre-v-bhaye
April 9, 2026PMINDIA
अन्तःस्थमेव यज्ज्ञानं ज्ञानादपि च यत्परम्।
तदेव सर्वसंसारसारं सद्भिरुपास्यते॥
antaḥsthameva yajjñānaṁ jñānādapi ca yatparam । tadeva sarvasaṁsārasāraṁ sadbhirupāsyate ॥
The Importance of Inner Wisdom — The wisdom that resides within us, which transcends ordinary or external knowledge, is the true essence of this entire universe. This inner wisdom is worshipped by the wise.
Self-RealizationKnowledgeSpiritualityWisdom
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-importance-of-inner-wisdom/
April 8, 2026Vidura Niti
आत्मज्ञानं समारम्भस्तितिक्षा धर्मनित्यता। यमर्था नापकर्षन्ति स वै पण्डित उच्यते॥
ātmajñānaṁ samārambhas titikṣā dharmanityatā । yam arthā nāpakarṣanti sa vai paṇḍita ucyate ॥
Wisdom — A profound insight from Vidura Niti defining a wise person as one who possesses self-knowledge, maintains steady action, and remains unswayed by greed or hardship.
WisdomSelf-RealizationCharacterDharmaPerseverance
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/tmajna-samrambhas-titik-dharmanityat
April 7, 2026Ashtanga Hridayam
लाघवं कर्मसामर्थ्यं दीप्तोऽग्निर्मेदसः क्षयः। विभक्तघनगात्रत्वं व्यायामादुपजायते॥
lāghavaṁ karmasāmarthyaṁ dīpto’gnir medasaḥ kṣayaḥ । vibhaktaghanagātratvaṁ vyāyāmādupajāyate ॥
Health — An Ayurvedic insight from the Ashtanga Hridayam on how regular exercise transforms the body’s efficiency, metabolic fire, and structural strength for total well-being.
HealthDisciplineWell-being
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/lghava-karmasmarthya-dptognir-medasa
April 6, 2026Hitopadesha
सिद्धिः साध्ये सतामस्तु प्रसादात्तस्य धूर्जटेः। जाह्नवीफेनलेखेव यन्मूर्ध्नि शशिनः कला॥
siddhiḥ sādhye satām astu prasādāt tasya dhūrjaṭeḥ । jāhnavī-phena-lekheva yan-mūrdhni śaśinaḥ kalā ॥
Devotion — May the undertakings of the virtuous reach fulfillment through the grace of Lord Shiva, on whose head the crescent moon shines like the foam of the Ganga.
DevotionSpiritualityPerseveranceCharacter
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/siddhi-sdhye-satm-astu
April 3, 2026PMINDIA
श्रियः प्रदुग्धे विपदो रुणद्धि यशांसि सूते मलिनं प्रमार्ष्टि।
संस्कारशौचेन परं पुनीते शुद्धा हि बुद्धिः किल कामधेनुः॥
śriyaḥ pradugdhe vipado ruṇaddhi yaśāṃsi sūte malinaṃ pramārṣṭi । saṃskāraśauchena paraṃ punīte śuddhā hi buddhiḥ kila kāmadhenuḥ ॥
Transformative Power of Education — An educated, refined and pure intellect removes difficulties and brings success, respect, peace and progress. An enlightened mind is like Kamadhenu, capable of fulfilling all aspirations.
WisdomKnowledgeCharacter
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-transformative-power-of-education/
April 2, 2026Ram Raksha Stotra
मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शिरसा नमामि॥
manojavaṁ mārutatulyavegaṁ jitendriyaṁ buddhimatāṁ variṣṭham । vātātmajaṁ vānarayūthamukhyaṁ śrīrāmadūtaṁ śirasā namāmi ॥
Devotion — A powerful prayer to Hanuman, the messenger of Lord Rama, praising his speed, wisdom, and mastery over senses.
DevotionCourageWisdomDisciplineHumility
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/manojava-mrutatulyavega-jitendriya-buddhimat
April 1, 2026Subhashita Ratna Bhandagara
पिबन्ति नद्यः स्वयमेव नाम्भः स्वयं न खादन्ति फलानि वृक्षाः। नादन्ति सस्यं खलु वारिवाहाः परोपकाराय सतां विभूतयः॥
pibanti nadyaḥ svayameva nāmbhaḥ svayaṃ na khādanti phalāni vṛkṣāḥ । nādanti sasyaṃ khalu vārivāhāḥ paropakārāya satāṃ vibhūtayaḥ ॥
Selfless Service — A beautiful subhashita illustrating the essence of selfless living through nature: rivers, trees, and clouds exist for the welfare of others.
Selfless ServiceEthicsHumility
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/pibanti-nadya-svayameva-nmbha
March 31, 2026Panchatantra
श्रूयतां धर्मसर्वस्वं श्रुत्वा चैवावधार्यताम्। आत्मनः प्रतिकूलानि परेषां न समाचरेत्॥
śrūyatāṃ dharmasarvasvaṃ śrutvā caivāvadhāryatām । ātmanaḥ pratikūlāni pareṣāṃ na samācaret ॥
Ethics — A timeless ethical teaching that distills the essence of dharma into one golden rule: never do unto others what you would not wish for yourself.
EthicsDharmaCharacter
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/ryat-dharmasarvasva-rutv-caivvadhryatm
March 30, 2026PMINDIA
विचित्रचरितोल्लेखचमत्कारितचेतनम्।
प्राप्यते किं यशः शुभ्रमनङ्गीकृत्य साहसम्॥
vicitracaritollekhacamatkāritacetanam । prāpyate kiṃ yaśaḥ śubhramanaṅgīkṛtya sāhasam ॥
Courage - Shyamji Krishna Varma — What pure fame cannot be attained by embracing courage? The life of great freedom fighters gives us extraordinary inspiration of courage and determination.
CourageSuccess
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-says-life-of-shyamji-krishna-varma-inspires-courage/
March 27, 2026Navadurga Stotram
सिद्धगन्धर्वयक्षाद्यैरसुरैरमरैरपि। सेव्यमाना सदा भूयात् सिद्धिदा सिद्धिदायिनी॥
siddhagandharvayakṣādyairasurairamarairapi । sevyamānā sadā bhūyāt siddhidā siddhidāyinī ॥
Devotion — A prayer to Goddess Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Navadurga, who bestows all spiritual powers and perfections.
DevotionPowerSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/siddhagandharvayakdyairasurairamarairapi-sevyamn-sad-bhyt
March 26, 2026Navadurga Stotram
श्वेते वृषे समारूढा श्वेताम्बरधरा शुचिः। महागौरी शुभं दद्यान्महादेवप्रमोददा॥
śvete vṛṣe samārūḍhā śvetāmbaradharā śuciḥ । mahāgaurī śubhaṁ dadyān mahādevapramodadā ॥
Devotion — A prayer to Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth form of Navadurga, who embodies purity and serenity.
DevotionPowerSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/vete-ve-samrh-vetmbaradhar
March 25, 2026Navadurga Stotram
वामपादोल्लसल्लोहलताकण्टकभूषणा। वर्धन्मूर्धध्वजा कृष्णा कालरात्रिर्भयङ्करी॥
vāmapādollasallohalatākaṇṭakabhūṣaṇā । vardhanmūrdhadhvajā kṛṣṇā kālarātrirbhayaṅkarī ॥
Devotion — A powerful verse from the Navadurga Stotram describing the fierce and magnificent form of Maa Kalaratri, the destroyer of darkness and fear.
DevotionPowerSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/vmapdollasallohalatkaakabha-vardhanmrdhadhvaj-k-klartrirbhayakar
March 24, 2026PMINDIA
चन्द्रहासोज्ज्वलकरा शार्दूलवरवाहना।
कात्यायनी शुभं दद्याद् देवी दानवघातिनी॥
candrahāsojjvalakarā śārdūlavaravāhanā । kātyāyanī śubhaṁ dadyād devī dānavaghātinī ॥
Blessings of Maa Katyayani — May Maa Katyayani, who holds a shining sword, who rides a lion, who slays demons, bestow auspiciousness upon us.
DevotionPowerSpirituality
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-seeks-blessings-of-maa-katyayani-and-shares-devotional-recital-603859
March 23, 2026Navadurga Stotram
सिंहासनगता नित्यं पद्माश्रितकरद्वया। शुभदाऽस्तु सदा देवी स्कन्दमाता यशस्विनी॥
siṁhāsanagatā nityaṁ padmāśritakaradvayā । śubhadā’stu sadā devī skandamātā yaśasvinī ॥
Devotion — A prayer to Goddess Skandamata, the fifth form of Durga worshipped on the fifth day of Navratri, who symbolizes maternal love and protection.
DevotionPowerSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/sihsanagat-nitya-padmritakaradvay-ubhadstu
March 22, 2026Navadurga Stotram
सुरासम्पूर्णकलशं रुधिराप्लुतमेव च। दधाना हस्तपद्माभ्यां कूष्माण्डा शुभदाऽस्तु मे॥
surāsampūrṇakalaśaṃ rudhirāplutameva ca । dadhānā hastapadmābhyāṃ kūṣmāṇḍā śubhadā'stu me ॥
Devotion — A prayer to Goddess Kushmanda, the creative energy of the universe, who holds the nectar of life and blesses her devotees with well-being.
DevotionPowerSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/sursamprakalaa-rudhirplutameva-ca-dadhn
March 21, 2026Navadurga Stotram
पिण्डजप्रवरारूढा चण्डकोपास्त्रकैर्युता। प्रसादं तनुते मह्यं चन्द्रघण्टेति विश्रुता॥
piṇḍajapravarārūḍhā caṇḍakopāstrakairyutā । prasādaṁ tanute mahyaṁ candraghaṇṭeti viśrutā ॥
Devotion — A prayer to Maa Chandraghanta, the third form of Goddess Durga, who rides a lion and brings peace and serenity.
DevotionPowerSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/piajapravarrh-caakopstrakairyut-prasda-tanute
March 20, 2026Navadurga Stotram
दधाना करपद्माभ्यामक्षमालाकमण्डलू। देवी प्रसीदतु मयि ब्रह्मचारिण्यनुत्तमा॥
Dadhānā karapadmābhyām akṣamālā-kamaṇḍalū । devī prasīdatu mayi brahmacāriṇyanuttamā ॥
Devotion — A deep prayer to Brahmacharini, the second form of Goddess Durga worshipped on the second day of Navratri, who symbolizes penance, purity, and spiritual discipline.
DevotionPowerSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/dadhn-karapadmbhym-akamlkamaal-dev
March 19, 2026Navadurga Stotram
वन्दे वाञ्छितलाभाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराम्। वृषारूढां शूलधरां शैलपुत्रीं यशस्विनीम्॥
Vande vāñchitalābhāya candrārdhakṛtaśekharām । Vṛṣārūḍhāṃ śūladharāṃ śailaputrīṃ yaśasvinīm ॥
Devotion — This verse is a devotional salutation to Goddess Shailaputri, the first of the nine forms of Durga worshipped during Navratri, who fulfills wishes, bears the crescent moon, rides a bull, and wields a trident.
DevotionPowerSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/vande-vchitalbhya-candrrdhaktaekharm-vrh
March 18, 2026Nitishatakam
एकेनापि हि शूरेण पादाक्रान्तं महीतलम्। क्रियते भास्करेणेव स्फारस्फुरिततेजसा॥
Ekenāpi hi śūreṇa pādākrāntaṃ mahītalam । kriyate bhāskareṇeva sphārasphuritetejasā ॥
Courage — A single brave person can conquer the entire earth by the force of their valor, just as the sun alone illuminates the whole world with its brilliant radiance.
CourageSelf-ConfidenceIndividualityPower
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/ekenpi-hi-rea-pdkrnta
March 17, 2026PMINDIA
एकोऽपि सिंहः साहस्रं यूथं मथ्नाति दन्तिनाम् ।
तस्मात् सिंहमिवोदारमात्मानं वीक्ष्य सम्पतेत्॥
eko'pi siṁhaḥ sāhasraṁ yūthaṁ mathnāti dantinām । tasmāt siṁham ivodāram ātmānaṁ vīkṣya sampatet ॥
Courage and Willpower — Just as one lion defeats a thousand elephants, a person should engage in noble actions fearlessly with courage, confidence, and inner strength like a lion.
CourageSelf-ConfidenceCharacterPower
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlights-the-power-of-courage-and-willpower-to-overcome-challenges/
March 13, 2026PMINDIA
आ नो भद्राः क्रतवो यन्तु विश्वतोऽदब्धासो अपरीतास उद्भिदः।
देवा नो यथा सदमिद् वृधे असन्नप्रायुवो रक्षितारो दिवे दिवे॥
ā no bhadrāḥ kratavo yantu viśvato'dabdhāso aparītāsa udbhidhaḥ । devā no yathā sadamid vṛdhe asann aprāyuvo rakṣitāro dive dive ॥
Auspicious Thoughts Guiding Progress — May auspicious and inspiring thoughts come to us from all directions — steadfast, unconquerable, and capable of opening the path to progress. May divine powers infuse our lives each day with growth.
WisdomKnowledgeSpirituality
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-on-auspicious-thoughts-guiding-the-path-of-progress/
March 12, 2026Mundaka Upanishad
सत्यमेव जयति नानृतं सत्येन पन्था विततो देवयानः। येनाक्रमन्त्यृषयो ह्याप्तकामा यत्र तत्सत्यस्य परमं निधानम्॥
satyameva jayati nānṛtaṃ satyena panthā vitato devayānaḥ । yenākramantyṛṣayo hyāptakāmā yatra tatsatyasya paramaṃ nidhānam ॥
Dharma — The Mundaka Upanishad declares that truth alone triumphs and opens the divine path by which fulfilled sages reach the supreme reality.
DharmaEthicsSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/satyameva-jayati-nnta-satyena
March 11, 2026PMINDIA
स्वस्ति पन्थामनुचरेम सूर्याचन्द्रमसाविव।
पुनर्ददाताघ्नता जानता सङ्गमेमहि॥
svasti panthām anucarema sūryācandramasāviva । punardadatāghnatā jānatā saṅgamemahi ॥
Collective Strength and Resolve — May we continuously walk on the auspicious path like the sun and the moon. May we move forward together with mutual nonviolence, harmony, and wisdom towards progress and well-being.
HarmonyUnityWell-beingNon-Violence
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-on-collective-strength-and-resolve-for-progress-and-well-being-of-the-nation/
March 10, 2026PMINDIA
यार्णवेऽधि सलिलमग्र आसीद्यां मायाभिरन्वचरन्मनीषिणः।
यस्या हृदयं परमे व्योमन्त्सत्येनावृतममृतं पृथिव्याः।
सा नो भूमिस्त्विषिं बलं राष्ट्रे दधातूत्तमे॥
yārṇave’dhi salilam agra āsīd yāṁ māyābhir anvacaran manīṣiṇaḥ । yasyā hṛdayaṁ parame vyoman tsatyenāvṛtam amṛtaṁ pṛthivyāḥ । sā no bhūmis tviṣiṁ balaṁ rāṣṭre dadhātūttame ॥
Sacred Earth as Source of Strength — The Earth, filled with water within oceans, which scholars have understood through wisdom, whose heart is covered by eternal truth — may that Earth sustain our energy and strength in a noble nation.
NaturePowerWisdom
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-on-sacred-earth-as-a-source-of-strength-to-the-nation/
March 9, 2026PMINDIA
अभीप्सां स्वात्मनो रक्षाऽविरतं सुस्थिरं तया।
यत्नमातिष्ठ धैर्येण ततः सिद्धिर्भवेद् ध्रुवम्॥
abhīpsāṁ svātmano rakṣā’virataṃ susthiraṁ tayā । yatnam ātiṣṭha dhairyeṇa tataḥ siddhir bhaved dhruvam ॥
Determination, Composure and Confidence — Anyone who seeks progress in life must strive with persistence and determination. Persistent hard work, combined with patience, will surely pave the way to success.
PerseveranceDisciplineSuccess
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-values-of-determination-composure-and-confidence/
March 6, 2026PMINDIA
यद् दूरं यद् दुराराध्यं यच्च दूरे व्यवस्थितम्।
तत् सर्वं तपसा साध्यं तपो हि दुरतिक्रमम्॥
yad dūraṃ yad durārādhyaṃ yacca dūre vyavasthitam । tat sarvaṃ tapasā sādhyaṃ tapo hi duratikramam ॥
Power of Determination and Hard Work — No matter how far, difficult, or out of reach a goal may seem, it can be achieved through firm determination and continuous hard work. Patience turns the impossible into possible.
PerseveranceDisciplineSuccess
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-power-of-determination-and-hard-work/
March 5, 2026PMINDIA
उत्साहो बलवानार्य नास्त्युत्साहात् परं बलम्।
सोत्साहस्यास्ति लोकेऽस्मिन् न किञ्चिदपि दुर्लभम्॥
utsāho balavān ārya nāsty utsāhāt paraṃ balam । sotsāhasyāsti loke’smin na kiñcid api durlabham ॥
Power of Enthusiasm — Enthusiasm is the greatest strength. There is no strength greater than enthusiasm. For an enthusiastic person, nothing in this world is unattainable.
EnergyPerseveranceCourageSelf-Confidence
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-power-of-enthusiasm/
March 4, 2026Subhashitaratnakosha
उद्भिन्नस्तबकावतंससुभगाः प्रेङ्खन्मरुन्नर्तिताः पुष्पोद्गीर्णपरागपांशुललसत्पत्रप्रकाण्डत्विषः। गम्भीरक्रमपञ्चमोन्मदपिकध्वानोच्छलद्गीतयः प्रत्युज्जीवितमन्मथोत्सव इव क्रीडन्त्यमू भूरुहाः॥
udbhinnastabakāvataṃsasubhagāḥ preṅkhanmarunnartitāḥ puṣpodgīrṇaparāgapāṃśulalasatpatraprakāṇḍatviṣaḥ । gambhīrakramapañcamonmadapikadhvānocchaladgītayaḥ pratyujjīvitamanmathotsava iva krīḍantyamū bhūruhaḥ ॥
Nature — A beautiful poetic description of trees in spring from Subhashitaratnakosha, celebrating the vibrant energy and colors of the Holi season.
NatureCulture
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/udbhinnastabakvatasasubhag-prekhanmarunnartit-pupodgrapargapulalasatpatraprakatvia-gambhrakramapacamonmadapikadhvnocchaladgtaya
March 3, 2026Mahabharata
निर्वनो वध्यते व्याघ्रो निर्व्याघ्रं छिद्यते वनम्। तस्माद् व्याघ्रो वनं रक्षेद् वनं व्याघ्रं च पालयेत्॥
nirvano vadhyate vyāghro nirvyāghraṃ chidyate vanam । tasmād vyāghro vanaṃ rakṣed vanaṃ vyāghraṃ ca pālayet ॥
Nature — A profound verse from the Mahabharata illustrating the interdependent relationship between the tiger and the forest, emphasizing the need for wildlife conservation.
NatureConservationHarmony
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/nirvano-vadhyate-vyghro-nirvyghra
March 2, 2026Rigveda
न वा उ मां वृजने वारयन्ते न पर्वतासो यदहं मनस्ये। मम स्वनात् कृधुकर्णो भयात एवेदनु द्यून्किरणः समेजात्॥
na vā u māṃ vṛjane vārayante na parvatāso yad ahaṃ manasye । mama svanāt kṛdhukarṇo bhayāta eved anu dyūn kiraṇaḥ samejāt ॥
Self-Confidence — A Vedic declaration of indomitable will. This verse from the Rigveda illustrates that no mountain or obstacle can stop a person of firm determination.
Self-ConfidenceCouragePerseverance
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/na-v-u-m
February 27, 2026Mahabharata
न हि शौर्यात्परं किञ्चित् त्रिषु लोकेषु विद्यते। शूरः सर्वं पालयति सर्वं शूरे प्रतिष्ठितम्॥
na hi śauryāt paraṃ kiñcit triṣu lokeṣu vidyate । śūraḥ sarvaṃ pālayati sarvaṃ śūre pratiṣṭhitam ॥
Courage — This verse emphasizes that bravery is the most transcendent element in the three worlds, serving as the fundamental force that protects and sustains all worldly dignity and duty.
CouragePowerDharmaDuty
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/na-hi-auryt-para
February 25, 2026PMINDIA
विप्रो वृक्षस्तस्य मूलं च सन्ध्या वेदाः शाखा धर्मकर्माणि पत्रम्।
तस्मान्मूलं यत्नतो रक्षणीयं छिन्ने मूले नैव शाखा न पत्रम्॥
vipro vṛkṣas tasya mūlaṃ ca sandhyā vedāḥ śākhā dharmakarmāṇi patram । tasmāt mūlaṃ yatnato rakṣaṇīyaṃ chinne mūle naiva śākhā na patram ॥
Importance of Protecting the Roots — A wise person is like a tree. The root is daily discipline, the Vedas are branches, good deeds are leaves. The root must be carefully protected, for if destroyed, neither branches nor leaves survive.
KnowledgeDharmaDutySpirituality
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-on-the-importance-of-protecting-the-roots-603141
February 24, 2026PMINDIA
यथैकेन न हस्तेन तालिका सम्प्रपद्यते।
तथोद्यमपरित्यक्तं न फलं कर्मणः स्मृतम्॥
yathaikena na hastena tālikā samprapadyate । tathodyamaparityaktaṃ na phalaṃ karmaṇaḥ smṛtam ॥
Synergy of Talent and Hard Work — Just as a clap cannot be made with one hand, success is not possible without effort. Talent bears fruit only when supported by hard work and continuous action.
PerseveranceKarmaDisciplineSuccess
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlights-the-synergy-of-talent-and-hard-work-in-innovation/
February 23, 2026PMINDIA
अविज्ञातस्य विज्ञानं विज्ञातस्य च निश्चयः।
आरम्भः कर्मणां शश्वदारब्धस्यान्तदर्शनम्॥
avijñātasya vijñānaṃ vijñātasya ca niścayaḥ । ārambhaḥ karmaṇāṃ śaśvadārabdhasyāntadarśanam ॥
India's Leadership in Technology and Innovation — Experimentation and research are essential to discovering unknown knowledge. Judgment and analysis of known facts are the beginning of research. Knowledge is verified through experience.
KnowledgeWisdomPerseverance
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-indias-growing-leadership-in-technology-and-innovation/
February 20, 2026Isha Upanishad
पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं पूर्णात् पूर्णमुदच्यते। पूर्णस्य पूर्णमादाय पूर्णमेवावशिष्यते॥
pūrṇam adaḥ pūrṇam idaṃ pūrṇāt pūrṇam udacyate । pūrṇasya pūrṇam ādāya pūrṇam evāvaśiṣyate ॥
Spirituality — This profound verse from the Isha Upanishad describes the nature of wholeness. In a modern context, it beautifully mirrors how knowledge can be shared and expanded without ever diminishing the source.
SpiritualitySelf-Realization
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/pram-ada-pram-ida
February 19, 2026Mahabharata
गोपायितारं दातारं धर्मनित्यमतन्द्रितम्। अकामद्वेषसंयुक्तमनुरज्यन्ति मानवाः॥
gopāyitāraṁ dātāraṁ dharmanityamatandritam । akāmadveṣasaṁyuktam anurajyanti mānavāḥ ॥
Governance — An ideal ruler protects and provides, remains constant in duty, and governs the people with fairness and restraint.
GovernanceLeadershipDutyEthics
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/gopyitra-dtra-dharmanityamatandritam-akmadveasayuktam
February 18, 2026Bhagavad Gita
ज्ञानं तेऽहं सविज्ञानमिदं वक्ष्याम्यशेषतः। यज्ज्ञात्वा नेह भूयोऽन्यज्ज्ञातव्यमवशिष्यते॥
jñānaṃ te'haṃ savijñānam idaṃ vakṣyāmyaśeṣataḥ । yajjñātvā neha bhūyo'nyajjñātavyamavaśiṣyate ॥
Knowledge — Krishna promises knowledge joined with realized understanding, through which the seeker sees that nothing essential remains unknown.
KnowledgeSelf-RealizationWisdomSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/jna-teha-savijnam-ida
February 17, 2026Kamandakiya Nitisara
शुश्रूषा श्रवणं चैव ग्रहणं धारणां तथा। ऊहापोहोऽर्थविज्ञानं तत्त्वज्ञानं च धीगुणाः॥
śuśrūṣā śravaṇaṃ caiva grahaṇaṃ dhāraṇāṃ tathā । ūhāpoho’rthavijñānaṃ tattvajñānaṃ ca dhīguṇāḥ ॥
Knowledge — A mature intellect listens eagerly, understands and retains what it hears, reasons carefully, rejects error, and recognizes truth.
KnowledgeEducationDiscipline
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/ur-ravaa-caiva-grahaa
February 16, 2026Chanakya Niti
दाने तपसि शौर्ये च विज्ञाने विनये नये। विस्मयो न हि कर्तव्यो बहुरत्ना वसुन्धरा॥
dāne tapasi śaurye ca vijñāne vinaye naye । vismayo na hi kartavyo bahuratnā vasundharā ॥
Wisdom — The world is vast enough that no one should boast of unmatched generosity, austerity, courage, learning, humility, or moral excellence.
WisdomDharmaKnowledgeCourageHumility
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/dne-tapasi-aurye-ca
February 13, 2026Aitareya Brahmana
चरन् वै मधु विन्दति चरन् स्वादुमुम्बरम्। सूर्यस्य पश्य श्रेमाणं यो न तन्द्रयते चरंश्चरैवेति॥
caran vai madhu vindati caran svādum umbaram । sūryasya paśya śremāṇaṃ yo na tandrayate caran ॥
Perseverance — An exhortation to stay active and keep moving forward, as success comes to those who are diligent and dynamic.
PerseveranceKarmaDisciplineEnergy
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/caran-vai-madhu-vindati
February 12, 2026PMINDIA
ऊर्ध्वमूलमधःशाखमश्वत्थं प्राहुरव्ययम्।
छन्दांसि यस्य पर्णानि यस्तं वेद स वेदवित्॥
ūrdhvamūlam adhaḥśākham aśvatthaṃ prāhur avyayam । chandāṃsi yasya parṇāni yas taṃ veda sa vedavit ॥
Timeless Wisdom of Vedas — The wise say this world is like an eternal peepal tree, with roots above and branches below. Its leaves are the Vedas. One who understands this is a knower of the Vedas.
SpiritualitySelf-RealizationKnowledgeWisdom
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-timeless-wisdom-of-vedas/
February 11, 2026PMINDIA
यस्येमे हिमवन्तो महित्वा यस्य समुद्रं रसया सहाहुः।
यस्येमाः प्रदिशो यस्य बाहू कस्मै देवाय हविषा विधेम॥
yasyeme himavanto mahitvā yasya samudraṃ rasayā sahāhuḥ । yasyemāḥ pradiśo yasya bāhū kasmai devāya haviṣā vidhema ॥
Complete Devotion in Service of Nation — To the nation, whose greatness is sung by the Himalayas, whose glory flows with rivers to the ocean, and to whom the directions bow like mighty arms, we offer our entire being in dedication.
DevotionSpiritualityNature
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-complete-devotion-in-the-service-of-nation-and-humanity-602614
February 10, 2026Yajurveda
अस्मे वोऽअस्त्विन्द्रियमस्मे नृम्णमुत क्रतुरस्मे वर्चांसि सन्तु वः। नमो मात्रे पृथिव्यै नमो मात्रै पृथिव्याऽ इयन्ते राड् यन्तासि यमनो ध्रुवोसि धरुणः कृष्यै त्वा क्षेमाय त्वा रय्यै त्वा पोषाय त्वा॥
asme vo'stvindriyam asme nṛmṇam uta kratur asme varcāṃsi santu vaḥ । namo mātre pṛthivyai namo mātre pṛthivyā iyante rāḍ yantāsi yamano dhruvo'si dharuṇaḥ kṛṣyai tvā kṣemāya tvā rayyai tvā poṣāya tvā ॥
Nature — A Vedic prayer bows to Mother Earth as the steady source of agriculture, material prosperity, nourishment, and the resources that sustain life.
NatureAgricultureWell-beingWealth
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/asme-vostvindriyam-asme-nmam
February 9, 2026Charaka Samhita
विद्या वितर्को विज्ञानं स्मृतिस्तत्परता क्रिया। यस्यैते षड्गुणास्तस्य नासाध्यमतिवर्तते॥
vidyā vitarko vijñānaṃ smṛtis tatparatā kriyā । yasyaite ṣaḍguṇās tasya nāsādhyam ativartate ॥
Knowledge — Knowledge, reasoning, discernment, memory, readiness, and active effort together give a person the practical capability to accomplish difficult work.
KnowledgeCapabilityEducationKarma
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/vidy-vitarko-vijna-smtis
February 6, 2026Atharvaveda
उपस्थास्ते अनमीवा अयक्ष्मा अस्मभ्यं सन्तु पृथिवि प्रसूताः। दीर्घं न आयुः प्रतिबुध्यमाना वयं तुभ्यं बलिहृतः स्याम॥
upasthāste anamīvā ayakṣmā asmabhyaṃ santu pṛthivi prasūtāḥ । dīrghaṃ na āyuḥ pratibudhyamānā vayaṃ tubhyaṃ balihṛtaḥ syāma ॥
Nature — A Vedic prayer to Mother Earth (Bhumi Sukta) asking for health, longevity, and clear vision to serve the nation.
NatureHealthWell-beingDevotion
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/upasthste-anamv-ayakm-asmabhya
February 5, 2026Matsya Purana
विकल्पमात्रावस्थाने वैरूप्यं मनसो भवेत्। पश्चान्मूलक्रियारम्भगम्भीरावर्तदुस्तरः॥
vikalpamātrāvasthāne vairūpyaṃ manaso bhavet । paścānmūlakriyārambhagambhīrāvartadustaraḥ ॥
Discipline — This profound verse from the Matsya Purana warns that even the slightest doubt can distort the mind and create insurmountable hurdles for any task.
DisciplineSelf-ConfidenceWisdom
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/vikalpamtrvasthne-vairpya-manaso-bhavet
February 4, 2026PMINDIA
औषधेष्वपि सर्वेषु हास्यं श्रेष्ठं वदन्ति ह। स्वाधीनं सुलभं चैवारोग्यानन्दविवर्धनम्॥
auṣadheṣv api sarveṣu hāsyaṃ śreṣṭhaṃ vadanti ha । svādhīnaṃ sulabhaṃ caivārogyānandavivardhanam ॥
Power of Laughter — Among all medicines, laughter is considered the best. It is independent, easily accessible, and promotes health and happiness.
HealthWell-being
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-highlights-the-power-of-laughter-for-health-and-happiness-sharing-a-sanskrit-subhashitam/
February 3, 2026PMINDIA
श्रीर्मङ्गलात् प्रभवति प्रागल्भ्यात् सम्प्रवर्धते।
दाक्ष्यात् तु कुरुते मूलं संयमात् प्रतितिष्ठति॥
śrīrmaṅgalāt prabhavati prāgalbhyāt sampravardhate । dākṣyāt tu kurute mūlaṃ saṃyamāt pratitiṣṭhati ॥
Power of Self-Confidence — Prosperity arises from auspiciousness, grows through self-confidence, takes root through skill, and becomes established through self-restraint.
WealthCapabilityDisciplineSelf-Confidence
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-the-power-of-self-confidence-in-building-a-developed-india/
February 2, 2026PMINDIA
नाम्भोधिरर्थितामेति सदाम्भोभिश्च पूर्यते ।
आत्मा तु पात्रतां नेयः पात्रमायान्ति सम्पदः॥
nāmbhodhir arthitām eti sadāmbhobhiśca pūryate । ātmā tu pātratāṁ neyaḥ pātramāyānti sampadaḥ ॥
Self-Reliance — The ocean never asks for water, yet it is always full. In the same way, when a person becomes capable, wealth comes to them naturally.
CapabilityCharacterWealth
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-on-self-reliance/
January 30, 2026Mahabharata
अहिंसा परमो धर्मस्तथाऽहिंसा परन्तपः। अहिंसा परमं सत्यं यतो धर्मः प्रवर्तते॥
ahiṃsā paramo dharmastathā’hiṃsā parantapaḥ । ahiṃsā paramaṃ satyaṃ yato dharmaḥ pravartate ॥
Non-Violence — Ahimsa is presented as the highest dharma and austerity, a discipline rooted in truth and the refusal to harm.
Non-ViolenceDharmaEthicsPeace
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/ahis-paramo-dharmastathhis-parantapa
January 29, 2026Rigveda
एको बहूनामसि मन्य ईडिता विशं विशं युद्धाय सं शिशाधि। अकृत्तरुक्त्वया युजा वयं द्युमन्तं घोषं विजयाय कृण्मसि॥
eko bahūnāmasi manya īḍitā viśaṃ viśaṃ yuddhāya saṃ śiśādhi । akṛttaruk tvayā yujā vayaṃ dyumantaṃ ghoṣaṃ vijayāya kṛṇmasi ॥
Courage — An invocation from the Manyu Sukta calls for disciplined martial energy, collective courage, and honorable victory under wise direction.
CourageLeadershipPowerDiscipline
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/eko-bahnmasi-manya-it
January 28, 2026Atharvaveda
सत्यं बृहदृतमुग्रं दीक्षा तपो ब्रह्म यज्ञः पृथिवीं धारयन्ति। सा नो भूतस्य भव्यस्य पत्न्युरुं लोकं पृथिवी नः कृणोतु॥
satyaṁ bṛhad ṛtam ugraṁ dīkṣā tapo brahma yajñaḥ pṛthivīṁ dhārayanti । sā no bhūtasya bhavyasya patny uruṁ lokaṁ pṛthivī naḥ kṛṇotu ॥
Dharma — From the sacred Bhumi Sukta, this verse describes the eternal forces of truth, discipline, and wisdom that sustain our world.
DharmaNatureEthicsWisdomSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/satya-bhad-tam-ugra
January 27, 2026Chanakya Niti
शान्तितुल्यं तपो नास्ति न सन्तोषात् परं सुखम्। न तृष्णायाः परो व्याधिर्न च धर्मो दयापरः॥
śāntitulyaṁ tapo nāsti na santoṣāt paraṁ sukham । na tṛṣṇāyāḥ paro vyādhir na ca dharmo dayāparaḥ ॥
Peace — Peace is the highest austerity, contentment the deepest happiness, greed the gravest disease, and compassion the greatest dharma.
PeaceDharmaWell-beingCharacter
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/ntitulya-tapo-nsti-na
January 23, 2026Darpadalanam
एतदेव परं शौर्यं यत् परप्राणरक्षणम्। नहि प्राणहरः शूरः शूरः प्राणप्रदोऽर्थिनाम्॥
etadeva paraṁ śauryaṁ yat paraprāṇarakṣaṇam । nahi prāṇaharaḥ śūraḥ śūraḥ prāṇaprado'rthinām ॥
Courage — True bravery lies not in taking lives, but in protecting them. This verse defines a true hero as one who gives life to those in distress.
CourageEthicsDharmaCharacter
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/etadeva-para-aurya-yat
January 22, 2026Skanda Purana
दशपुत्रसमा कन्या दशपुत्रान् प्रवर्धयन्। यत् फलम् लभते मर्त्यस्तल्लभ्यं कन्ययैकया॥
daśaputrasamā kanyā daśaputrān pravardhayan । yat phalam labhate martyastal labhyaṁ kanyayaikayā ॥
Women — A daughter is equal to ten sons, this verse explains the merit of raising a daughter.
WomenRespectEthics
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/daaputrasam-kany-daaputrn-pravardhayan
January 21, 2026Aitareya Brahmana
चरैवेति चरैवेति चरन्वै मधु विन्दति। सूर्यास्य पश्य श्रेमाणं न मामार न जीर्यति॥
caraiveti caraiveti caranvai madhu vindati । sūryāsya paśya śremāṇaṃ na māmāra na jīryati ॥
Perseverance — The Vedic refrain Charaiveti—keep moving—presents sustained action as the path to growth, drawing inspiration from the sun’s ceaseless journey.
PerseveranceDisciplineWisdom
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/caraiveti-caraiveti-caranvai-madhu
January 20, 2026PMINDIA
अनन्तशास्त्रं बहुलाश्च विद्याः अल्पश्च कालो बहुविघ्नता च।
यत्सारभूतं तदुपासनीयं हंसो यथा क्षीरमिवाम्बुमध्यात्॥
anantaśāstraṃ bahulāśca vidyāḥ alpaśca kālo bahuvighnatā ca । yatsārabhūtaṃ tadupāsanīyaṃ haṃso yathā kṣīramivāmbumadhyāt ॥
Grasping the Essence of Knowledge — While scriptures are infinite and knowledge is vast, human life is short and full of obstacles. Therefore, one should grasp only the essence, like a swan separating milk from water.
WisdomKnowledge
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-importance-of-grasping-the-essence-of-knowledge/
January 19, 2026PMINDIA
अनुत्थाने ध्रुवो नाशः प्राप्तस्यानागतस्य च।
प्राप्यते फलमुत्थानाल्लभते चार्थसम्पदम्॥
anutthāne dhruvo nāśaḥ prāptasyānāgatasya ca । prāpyate phalam utthānāl labhate cārthasampdam ॥
Power of Effort — Without effort, there is certain loss of what has been achieved and of future opportunities. Through sustained effort, results are attained and prosperity is secured.
PerseveranceDisciplineSuccessWealth
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-power-of-effort/
January 15, 2026Rigveda
अस्माकमिन्द्रः समृतेषु ध्वजेष्वस्माकं या इषवस्ता जयन्तु। अस्माकं वीरा उत्तरे भवन्त्वस्माँ उ देवा अवता हवेषु॥
asmākam indraḥ samṛteṣu dhvajeṣv asmākaṁ yā iṣavas tā jayantu । asmākaṁ vīrā uttare bhavantv asmā̃ u devā avatā haveṣu ॥
Courage — A Vedic prayer invokes Indra for courage in conflict, protection of the community, and victory beneath its uplifted banners.
CouragePowerDevotion
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/asmkam-indra-samteu-dhvajev
January 13, 2026PMINDIA
उत्तिष्ठत जाग्रत प्राप्य वरान्निबोधत।
क्षुरस्य धारा निशिता दुरत्यया दुर्गं पथस्तत्कवयो वदन्ति॥
uttiṣṭhata jāgrata prāpya varān nibodhata । kṣurasya dhārā niśitā duratyayā durgaṁ pathas tat kavayo vadanti ॥
Arise, Awake - Kathopanishad — Arise, awake, and learn by approaching the wise. The path is sharp like a razor's edge, difficult to traverse — so declare the wise.
Self-RealizationKnowledgeMentorshipPerseverance
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-urging-citizens-to-to-arise-awake-for-higher-purpose-601465
January 12, 2026PMINDIA
अङ्गणवेदी वसुधा कुल्या जलधिः स्थली च पातालम्।
वल्मीकश्च सुमेरुः कृतप्रतिज्ञस्य वीरस्य॥
aṅgaṇavedī vasudhā kulyā jaladhiḥ sthalī ca pātālam । valmīkaśca sumeruḥ kṛtapratijñasya vīrasya ॥
Power of Youth - Swami Vivekananda — For the brave and strong-willed, the entire earth is like a courtyard, seas like ponds, and sky-high mountains like mole hills. Nothing is impossible for those with rock-solid will.
CouragePerseveranceSelf-Confidence
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-the-belief-of-swami-vivekananda-on-the-power-of-youth/
January 9, 2026Skanda Purana
आदिनाथेन शर्वेण सर्वप्राणिहिताय वै। आद्यतत्त्वान्यथानीयं क्षेत्रमेतन्महाप्रभम्। प्रभासितं महादेवि यत्र सिद्ध्यन्ति मानवाः॥
ādināthena śarveṇa sarvaprāṇihitāya vai । ādyatattvānyathānīyaṁ kṣetrametanmahāprabham । prabhāsitaṁ mahādevi yatra siddhyanti mānavāḥ ॥
Spirituality — Lord Shiva manifested the sacred Prabhas region for the welfare of all beings. This holy place is a source of divine energy where humans attain spiritual perfection.
SpiritualitySelf-RealizationDharmaDevotion
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/dinthena-arvea-sarvaprihitya-vai
January 8, 2026Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotram
सौराष्ट्रदेशे विशदेऽतिरम्ये ज्योतिर्मयं चन्द्रकलावतंसम्। भक्तिप्रदानाय कृपावतीर्णं तं सोमनाथं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥
saurāṣṭradeśe viśade'tiramye jyotirmayaṁ candrakalāvataṁsam । bhaktipradānāya kṛpāvatīrṇaṁ taṁ somanāthaṁ śaraṇaṁ prapadye ॥
Devotion — A beautiful prayer seeking refuge in Lord Somnath, the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, located in the sacred land of Saurashtra.
DevotionSpirituality
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/saurradee-viadetiramye-jyotirmaya-candrakalvatasam
January 7, 2026Chanakya Niti
गुणो भूषयते रूपं शीलं भूषयते कुलम्। सिद्धिर्भूषयते विद्यां भोगो भूषयते धनम्॥
guṇo bhūṣayate rūpaṁ śīlaṁ bhūṣayate kulam । siddhir bhūṣayate vidyāṁ bhogo bhūṣayate dhanam ॥
Character — Virtues enhance beauty, conduct honors heritage, accomplishments crown knowledge, and wise spending gives value to wealth.
CharacterKnowledgeWealth
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/guo-bhayate-rpa-la
January 6, 2026Chanakya Niti
प्रियवाक्यप्रदानेन सर्वे तुष्यन्ति जन्तवः। तस्मात् तदेव वक्तव्यं वचने का दरिद्रता॥
priyavākyapradānena sarve tuṣyanti jantavaḥ । tasmāt tadeva vaktavyaṁ vacane kā daridratā ॥
Ethics — Sweet words bring joy to all living beings. This verse encourages us to speak kindly and generously, as pleasant speech costs nothing but earns immense goodwill.
EthicsCharacterHarmony
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/priyavkyapradnena-sarve-tuyanti-jantava
January 5, 2026PMINDIA
वनानि दहतो वह्नेः सखा भवति मारुतः।
स एव दीपनाशाय कृशे कस्यास्ति सौहृदम्॥
vanāni dahato vahneḥ sakhā bhavati mārutaḥ । sa eva dīpanāśāya kṛśe kasyāsti sauhṛdam ॥
True Strength Lies in Collective Solidarity — The wind that fans a forest fire becomes its friend, but the same wind extinguishes a small lamp. True strength lies in collective solidarity.
PowerSelf-ConfidenceWisdom
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-a-subhashitam-emphasising-how-true-strength-lies-in-collective-solidarity-601211
January 2, 2026Mahabharata
उत्थातव्यं जागृतव्यं योक्तव्यं भूतिकर्मसु। भविष्यतीत्येव मनः कृत्वा सततमव्यथैः॥
utthātavyaṁ jāgritavyaṁ yoktavyaṁ bhūtikarmasu । bhaviṣyatītyeva manaḥ kṛtvā satatamavyathaiḥ ॥
Perseverance — Rise, remain alert, abandon despondency, and apply yourself steadily to work with confidence that purposeful effort can bear fruit.
PerseveranceDisciplineSelf-ConfidenceSuccess
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/utthtavya-jgritavya-yoktavya-bhtikarmasu
January 1, 2026PMINDIA
ज्ञानं विरक्तिरैश्वर्यं शौर्यं तेजो बलं स्मृतिः।
स्वातन्त्र्यं कौशलं कान्तिर्धैर्यं मार्दवमेव च॥
jñānaṁ viraktiḥ aiśvaryam śauryaṁ tejo balaṁ smṛtiḥ । svātantryaṁ kauśalaṁ kāntiḥ dhairyaṁ mārdavaṁ eva ca ॥
New Year 2026 - Goal of Life — The goal of life is to be equipped with virtues: knowledge, disinterest, wealth, bravery, power, strength, memory, independence, skill, brilliance, patience and tenderness.
CharacterKnowledgeCourageIndependenceWisdom
Cited in: narendramodi.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.narendramodi.in/prime-minister-narendra-modi-shares-a-subhashitam-highlighting-how-goal-of-life-is-to-be-equipped-with-virtues-601117
December 31, 2025Vidura Niti
यथा यथा हि पुरुषः कल्याणे कुरुते मनः। तथा तथाऽस्य सर्वार्थाः सिद्ध्यन्ते नात्र संशयः॥
yathā yathā hi puruṣaḥ kalyāṇe kurute manaḥ । tathā tatha'sya sarvārthāḥ siddhyante nātra saṁśayaḥ ॥
Karma — As a person repeatedly turns the mind toward what is good, conduct and consequences gradually align with that wholesome intention.
KarmaCharacterSuccess
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/yath-yath-hi-purua
December 30, 2025PMINDIA
सामर्थ्यमूलं स्वातन्त्र्यं श्रममूलं च वैभवम्।
न्यायमूलं सुराज्यं स्यात् सङ्घमूलं महाबलम्॥
sāmarthyamūlaṁ svātantryaṁ śramamūlaṁ ca vaibhavam । nyāyamūlaṁ surājyaṁ syāt saṅghamūlaṁ mahābalaṁ ॥
Tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose — Freedom is rooted in strength, prosperity in hard work, good governance in justice, and great power in unity.
IndependencePowerPerseveranceGovernanceUnity
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-a-sanskrit-subhashitam-paying-tribute-to-netaji-subash-chandra-bose-and-highlighting-strength-justice-unity/
December 29, 2025PMINDIA
नात्युच्चशिखरो मेरुर्नातिनीचं रसातलम्।
व्यवसायद्वितीयानां नात्यपारो महोदधिः॥
na aty ucca śikharaḥ meru na atīnīcaṁ rasātalam । vyavasāya-dvitīyānāṁ na aty-apāro mahodadhiḥ ॥
Nothing Impossible for Entrepreneurs — No mountain is too high, no place is too deep, no ocean is too vast to cross. Nothing is impossible for entrepreneurs or hardworking people.
PerseveranceSelf-ConfidenceDisciplineSuccess
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-that-nothing-is-impossible-for-entrepreneurs-or-hardworking-people/
December 26, 2025PMINDIA
बन्धनं मरणं वापि जयो वापि पराजयः। उभयत्र समो वीरः वीरभावो हि वीरता॥
bandhanaṃ maraṇaṃ vāpi jayo vāpi parājayaḥ । ubhayatra samo vīraḥ vīrabhāvo hi vīratā ॥
Genuine Heroism — Whether in bondage or facing death, in victory or in defeat, the true hero is one who remains unwavering — the spirit of courage itself is true heroism.
CouragePerseveranceCharacter
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-genuine-heroism/
December 25, 2025Bhagavad Gita
यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः। स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते॥
yadyad ācarati śreṣṭhaḥ tat tadeva etaro janaḥ । sa yat pramāṇaṁ kurute lokas tad anuvartate ॥
Leadership — The conduct and standards of exemplary people shape society because others naturally take their actions as a model.
LeadershipCharacterEthicsDuty
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/yadyad-carati-reha-tat
December 24, 2025PMINDIA
यस्य कृत्यं न विघ्नन्ति शीतमुष्णं भयं रतिः।
समृद्धिरसमृद्धिर्वा स वै पण्डित उच्यते॥
yasya kṛtyaṁ na vighnanti śītamuṣṇaṁ bhayaṁ ratiḥ । samṛddhir asamṛddhir vā sa vai paṇḍita ucyate ॥
Importance of Hard Work — One whose work is not hampered by cold or heat, fear or affection, wealth or poverty — that person alone is called a truly wise person.
WisdomPerseveranceCharacterDiscipline
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-the-importance-of-hard-work/
December 23, 2025Krishi Parashara
सुवर्ण-रौप्य-माणिक्य-वसनैरपि पूरिताः। तथापि प्रार्थयन्त्येव कृषकान् भक्ततृष्णया॥
suvarṇa-raupya-māṇikya-vasanair api pūritāḥ । tathāpi prārthayanti eva kṛṣakān bhaktatṛṣṇayā ॥
Agriculture — Gold, silver, jewels, and fine clothes cannot replace food; even the wealthy ultimately depend on the farmer for sustenance.
AgricultureWealthHumilityRespect
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/suvararaupyamikyavasanair-api-prit-tathpi
December 22, 2025PMINDIA
गते शोको न कर्तव्यो भविष्यं नैव चिन्तयेत्।
वर्तमानेन कालेन वर्तयन्ति विचक्षणाः॥
gate śokaḥ na kartavyo bhaviṣyaṁ naiva cintayet । vartamānena kālena vartayanti vicakṣaṇāḥ ॥
Wisdom of Living in the Present — One should not grieve over the past nor worry about the future. The wise act only in the present moment.
WisdomPeaceDiscipline
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-emphasising-the-wisdom-of-living-in-the-present/
December 19, 2025Mahabharata
पुष्पिताः फलवन्तश्च तर्पयन्तीह मानवान्। वृक्षदं पुत्रवत् वृक्षास्तारयन्ति परत्र च॥
puṣpitāḥ phalavantaś ca tarpayantīha mānavān । vṛkṣadaṁ putravat vṛkṣās tarayanti paratra ca ॥
Selfless Service — Flowering and fruit-bearing trees continue to benefit others long after they are planted, making tree planting an enduring act of service.
Selfless ServiceNatureEthics
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/pupit-phalavanta-ca-tarpayantha
December 18, 2025PMINDIA
धर्मो यशो नयो दाक्ष्यम् मनोहारि सुभाषितम्।
इत्यादिगुणरत्नानां संग्रहीनावसीदति॥
dharmaḥ yaśo nayaḥ dākṣyam manohāri subhāṣitam । ityādi guṇaratnānāṁ saṅgrahīnāvasīdati ॥
Virtues That Lead to Inner Strength — A person who is dutiful, truthful, skilful and possesses pleasing manners can never feel saddened.
CharacterWisdomEthics
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-virtues-that-lead-to-inner-strength/
December 17, 2025PMINDIA
अल्पानामपि वस्तूनां संहतिः कार्यसाधिका।
तृणैर्गुणत्वमापन्नैर्बध्यन्ते मत्तदन्तिनः॥
alpanām api vastūnāṁ saṃhatiḥ kārya-sādhikā । tṛṇair guṇatvam āpannair badhyante mattadantinaḥ ॥
Power of Collective Effort — Even small things, when brought together in a well-planned manner, can accomplish great tasks. A rope made of hay sticks can entangle powerful elephants.
UnityCapabilityPower
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-the-power-of-collective-effort/
December 16, 2025PMINDIA
न मर्षयन्ति चात्मानं सम्भावयितुमात्मना।
अदर्शयित्वा शूरास्तु कर्म कुर्वन्ति दुष्करम्॥
na marśayanti cātmānaṁ sambhāvayitum ātmana । adarśayitvā śūrāstu karma kurvanti duṣkaraṁ ॥
Humility and Selfless Courage of Warriors — True warriors do not praise themselves. Without any display through words, they continue to accomplish difficult and challenging deeds.
HumilityCourageCharacter
Cited in: pmindia.gov.in · original URL (not linked): https://www.pmindia.gov.in/en/news_updates/pm-shares-sanskrit-subhashitam-highlighting-humility-and-selfless-courage-of-warriors/
December 15, 2025Manusmriti
सर्वं परवशं दुःखं सर्वमात्मवशं सुखम्। एतद् विद्यात् समासेन लक्षणं सुखदुःखयोः॥
sarvaṁ paravaśaṁ duḥkhaṁ sarvam ātmavaśaṁ sukham । etad vidyāt samāsena lakṣaṇaṁ sukha-duḥkhayoḥ ॥
Self-Realization — Dependence leaves happiness in another’s hands, while self-command creates the freedom and inner steadiness from which well-being grows.
Self-RealizationWisdomIndependenceWell-being
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/sarva-paravaa-dukha-sarvam
December 12, 2025Valmiki Ramayana
क्रोधः प्राणहरः शत्रुः क्रोधो मित्रमुखो रिपुः। क्रोधो ह्यसिर्महातीक्ष्णः सर्व क्रोधोऽपकर्षति॥
krodhaḥ prāṇaharaḥ śatruḥ krodho mitramukho ripuḥ । krodho hy asir mahātīkṣṇaḥ sarva krodho ’pakarṣati ॥
Ethics — Anger is an enemy carried within: destructive, difficult to master, and capable of bringing ruin upon the person who harbors it.
EthicsCharacterDiscipline
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/krodha-prahara-atru-krodho
December 11, 2025Vidura Niti
सुदुर्बलं नावजानाति कञ्चिद् युक्तो रिपुं सेवते बुद्धिपूर्वम्। न विग्रहं रोचयते बलस्थैः काले च यो विक्रमते स धीरः॥
Sudurbalaṃ nāvajānāti kañcid yukto ripuṃ sevate buddhipūrvam । Na vigrahaṃ rocayate balasthaiḥ kāle ca yo vikramate sa dhīraḥ ॥
Wisdom — Sudurbalam Navajanati defines a true hero as one who acts with wisdom and restraint, showing bravery only at the right time and place.
WisdomCourageEthicsDiscipline
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/sudurbala-nvajnti-kacid-yukto
December 10, 2025Yogachudamani Upanishad
आसनेन रुजो हन्ति प्राणायामेन पातकम्। विकारं मानसं योगी प्रत्याहारेण सर्वदा॥ धारणाभिर्मनोधैर्यं याति चैतन्यमद्भुतम्। समाधौ मोक्षमाप्नोति त्यक्त्त्वा कर्म शुभाशुभम्॥
āsanena rujo hanti prāṇāyāmena pātakam । vikāraṁ mānasaṁ yogī pratyāhāreṇa sarvadā ॥ dhāraṇābhir mano dhairyaṁ yāti caitanyam adbhutam । samādhau mokṣam āpnoti tyaktvā karma śubhāśubham ॥
Yoga — Asana, pranayama, and disciplined yoga address bodily affliction and inner impurity, preparing the seeker for deeper freedom.
YogaHealthSelf-RealizationDiscipline
Cited in: subhashitams.com · original URL (not linked): https://subhashitams.com/en/subhashita/sanena-rujo-hanti-prymena