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आचार्योपासनं वेदशास्त्रार्थेषु विवेकिता।
तत्कर्मणामनुष्ठानं सङ्गः सद्भिर्गिरः शुभाः॥

The path of wisdom includes devotion to the teacher, discernment in scriptural knowledge, correct conduct, association with the good, and pure speech.

teacher (35) devotion (933) vedas (53) discernment (142) good company (4) conduct (143) speech (345) wisdom (1611) learning (126) discipline (380)

स्त्र्यालोकालम्भविगमः सर्वभूतात्मदर्शनम्।
त्यागः परिग्रहाणां च जीर्णकाषायधारणम्॥

Renunciation includes detachment from sensory pleasures, seeing the self in all beings, giving up possessions, and wearing worn robes—hallmarks of asc...

renunciation (267) detachment (573) self-realization (37) asceticism (87) self-discipline (12) minimalism (10) spiritual path (48) purity (356) equanimity (38) liberation (230)

विषयेन्द्रियसंरोधस् तन्द्रालस्यविवर्जनम्।
शरीरपरिसंख्यानं प्रवृत्तिष्वघदर्शनम्॥

Yoga and spiritual life demand control of senses, alertness, absence of laziness, bodily awareness, and aversion to unwholesome actions.

sense control (9) yoga (85) discipline (380) alertness (18) body-awareness (1) laziness (49) ethics (803) purity (356) restraint (226) mindfulness (31)

नीरजस्तमसा सत्त्वशुद्धिर्निःस्पृहता शमः।
एतैरुपायैः संशुद्धः स हि योग्यमृतीभवेत्॥

True purity comes from detachment, peace, and mental clarity, free from passion and ignorance—leading one to liberation.

purity (356) detachment (573) peace (171) clarity (135) sattva (12) ignorance (301) passion (501) liberation (230) inner calm (2) spiritual elevation (5)

आचार्यो ब्रह्मणो मूर्तिः पिता मूर्तिः प्रजापतेः।
भ्राता मरुत्पतेमूर्तिर् माता साक्षात् क्षितेस्तनुः॥

The teacher represents Brahman; the father, Prajapati; the mother, Earth herself. These roles are sacred embodiments and must be revered.

teacher (35) parent (1) sacred (66) embodiment (7) divinity (206) reverence (112) symbolism (947) dharma (540) familial roles (1) respect (164)

दयाया भगिनी मूर्तिर् धर्मस्यात्मातिथिः स्वयम्।
अग्नेरभ्यागतो मूर्तिः सर्वभूतानि चात्मनः॥

Compassion is the sister of righteousness, and the guest embodies the soul of dharma. One must treat all beings with this divine awareness.

compassion (359) guest (23) dharma (540) ethics (803) spiritual vision (9) kindness (75) symbolism (947) reverence (112) soul (76) universality (29)

आचार्यो ब्रह्मणो मूर्तिः पिता मूर्तिः प्रजापतेः।
माता पृथिव्या मूर्तिश्च भ्राता स्वो मूर्तिरात्मनः॥

The teacher embodies Brahman; the father represents the Creator; the mother is an embodiment of Earth herself; the brother symbolizes the self’s exten...

guru (43) brahman (19) creator (10) earth (56) family (165) symbolism (947) divine roles (3) teacher-student (1) dharma (540) respect (164)

आचार्यो ब्रह्मलोकेशः प्राजापत्ये पिता प्रभुः।
अतिथिस्त्विन्द्रलोकेशो देवलोकस्य चर्त्विजः॥

The teacher is lord of the Brahma realm; the father rules the progenitor’s domain; the guest is akin to Indra, and the priest represents the gods' pri...

divine equivalence (1) guru (43) father (19) guest (23) priest (11) indra (54) reverence (112) vedic imagery (5) social ethics (8) hospitality (42)

आचार्यौ द्वारिहेतौ (?) शरकलशभरौ (?) द्रोणभूस्तत्समानो
भीष्मस्तातस्य तातो धनुषि न सदृशाः कर्णदुर्योधनाद्याः।
इत्थं हन्तव्यचिन्ताकुलहृदयतला कौरवाणां पुरस्ताद्
दीव्यद्दोःस्तम्भशाली समिति विजयते पाण्डवह् खाण्डवारिः॥

Describing mighty warriors like Drona and Bhishma as guardians with loaded quivers, the verse honors Pandava Arjuna’s towering prowess in battle. It p...

mahabharata (41) arjuna (34) drona (2) bhishma (4) battle valor (1) heroism (93) epic imagery (4) pandavas (9) warrior ethic (1) fear (252)

आचिन्वानमहन्यहन्यहनि साकारान् विहारक्रमान्
आरुन्धानमरुन्धतीहृदयमप्यार्द्रस्मितार्द्रश्रिया।
आतन्वानमनन्यजन्मनयनश्लाघ्यामनर्घ्यां दशाम्
आनन्दं व्रजसुन्दरीस्तनतटीसाम्राज्यमुज्जृम्भते॥

The poet describes a gradual but deep conquest of love, where each day, with subtle gestures and growing tenderness, the beloved’s heart is won. The i...

romance (506) subtlety (175) courtship (10) daily devotion (1) poetic progression (2) love victory (1) sensuality (306) affection (216) ardra smita (1) emotional depth (20)

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