Monday, January 2, 2023

The position of high-minded people - Bhratrihari's Neeti Shatak

            Kusumastavakasyeva dvayi vrittir manasvinah 
            Moordhni va sarv lokasya sheeryate van eva va  
                            (Neeti Shatak by Bhratrihari Shlok 33)

                             English Translation 
The position of the high-minded is twofold like the set of flowers. 
The blossomed flowers either become coronation over people's heads - or wither away in a forest.

Similarly, the condition of wise and thoughtful people is also of two types in this world.
Like flowers, they either become the representative and head of the people 
Or they end up spending their life in seclusion like the flowers of the forest. 

5 comments:

  1. I agree with you hundred percent 🌹🎆

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  2. Mind blowing truth

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  3. If given choice I would prefer the first one. not to become any kind of representative but to be able serve. "Phool tera hoon tere kaam aaoon, hai ye aarzoo bagbaan meri". 🙏🙏

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  4. It can also be as Attraction towards them , guiding people, like the flowers spreading fragrance 🙏

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