January 14, 2011

Sanskrit Wisdom - 49

Videsheshu danam vidyaa vyasaneshu danam matih |
Paraloke danam dharmah sheelam sarvatra vai danam ||

ivadoSaoYau QanaM ivaVa vyasanaoYau QanaM mait: a
prlaaoko QanaM Qama-: SaIlaM sava-~ vaO Qanama\ aa

Explanation
Knowledge (vidya) is an asset in a foreign land; wealth comes handy in tough times. Righteousness (dharma) is the only wealth that can secure the other world. Good Conduct (sheela) alone is currency everywhere and at all the times.

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