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Motivational Verses from Sanskrit Texts
Here we have a collection of a little over hundred verses, most of which were a part of the common man’s knowledge not long ago. These are from the Mahabharata, the Pancatantra, the Hitopadesa, the Subhashita-s of Bhartrihari and such other texts. Some verses teach ethical behavior and some others realistically and bluntly tell about human behavior in different situations.
Most of the present day societies are focusing more on imparting job-oriented skills to children, paying little attention to their emotional growth. The governments too are cutting back on the liberal arts which are essential for the emotional intelligence and maturity of our children. Such trends have negative manifestations which are sadly realized at a later stage in life. We realize that progress cannot be at the cost of human values and goals in life.
These verses are like the ‘box of truisms’ and ‘words to live by’, in Louis Mac Neice’s words. They may not be fully understood by the kids straightaway, but they reveal their full flavor as the kids grow and face the realities and problems of life. They are like the time release capsules which release themselves slowly.
Most of the present day societies are focusing more on imparting job-oriented skills to children, paying little attention to their emotional growth. The governments too are cutting back on the liberal arts which are essential for the emotional intelligence and maturity of our children. Such trends have negative manifestations which are sadly realized at a later stage in life. We realize that progress cannot be at the cost of human values and goals in life.
These verses are like the ‘box of truisms’ and ‘words to live by’, in Louis Mac Neice’s words. They may not be fully understood by the kids straightaway, but they reveal their full flavor as the kids grow and face the realities and problems of life. They are like the time release capsules which release themselves slowly.
245 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2019
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March 22, 2022
Eternal Wisdom
A great book indeed. I salute Mr Aravinda Rao for his efforts in bringing out the book.
For uniting people speaking different regional languages, Sanskrit could have been an option better than English as during the times immemorial, Sanskrit was read and understood by people along the length and breadth of the country. But post independence, it was not given a try.
A great book indeed. I salute Mr Aravinda Rao for his efforts in bringing out the book.
For uniting people speaking different regional languages, Sanskrit could have been an option better than English as during the times immemorial, Sanskrit was read and understood by people along the length and breadth of the country. But post independence, it was not given a try.
March 18, 2021
This was a rather slow read. Small bits that were read and digested.
Each one of the bit a gem. The author did a brilliant job of giving the Sanskrit text, its word by word meaning and the complete meaning. The background of many is lucidly explained.
A super book.
Each one of the bit a gem. The author did a brilliant job of giving the Sanskrit text, its word by word meaning and the complete meaning. The background of many is lucidly explained.
A super book.
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