sanskrit

A Sanskrit verse illustrating how even the creator cannot strip the swan of its innate ability to separate milk from water.

A Sanskrit verse proclaiming that refined speech is the only true ornament that endures while all material adornments fade.

A Sanskrit verse defining the qualities of exemplary men who know how to behave appropriately with different people in different situations.

A simple yet profound prayer for a dignified life and peaceful death, seeking divine grace.

From the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna reveals himself as Time, the destroyer of worlds, declaring the inevitable end of all warriors.

From Valmiki's Ramayana, a verse describing Rama's noble virtues, comparing his depth to the ocean and courage to the Himalayas.

From the Ramayana, a detailed description of Hanuman's eloquent speech that even his enemies could not resist.

A Vedic prayer seeking blessings to perceive only goodness and live a life of service to the divine.

A Sanskrit verse celebrating what truly adorns different beings - speed for horses, grace for elephants, wit for women, and work for men.

A Sanskrit verse warning against excess, citing the downfall of legendary heroes due to overindulgence in giving, greed, and desire.

A Sanskrit verse celebrating the finest in every category, from flowers to poets, translated from Telugu.

A devotional Sanskrit verse where every action, thought, and moment becomes worship of Lord Shiva.