Page 405 of 1110
A wise man should farm with belief in availability, trade with skepticism, lend thinking it's lost, and attempt dangers assuming no self—each suited t...
Agastya could dry the ocean, yet this child desires to swallow the whole world. The magnitude of desire can exceed even great feats.
The poet imagines even the crescent moon hesitating at the beauty of Shiva, whose glory overshadows all—even celestial beings remain enchanted by his ...
The western guardian, Shivā, brings fear to invaders, and emptiness to villages. She symbolizes both fierce protection and solemn emptiness.
Our mind quickly forgets the past and becomes tormented by newly arising fears; it swings between intense joy and deep sorrow, showing its volatile na...
The evening, like a maiden, brings flowers (stars) under the pretext of starlight, reflecting the drama of sunset and moonrise—romanticized twilight a...
As the sun and moon disappear beyond the mountain, the golden mount’s nose-ring (moon) appears like a teacher’s pointer ready to write in the sky.
With the sun setting behind, the sky curls under a dark blanket—like a tired traveler resting after a long day’s journey.
In the same ocean lies nectar and poison, in the same mountain – healing and harm. Thus, life’s most potent things are close, yet rarely accessible to...
Despite rulers existing across earth, even today they rely on pleasing audiences. One’s downfall depends on how goddess Saraswati dwells on his lips.
Help us expand this library of wisdom! If you know a Shloka or Subhashitam that isn't yet featured, please share it with our community.
Submit Your ShlokaYour contributions are greatly appreciated. 🙏