The moth unwitting rushes on the fire, Through ignorance the fish devours the bait, We men know well the foes that lie in wait, Yet cannot shun the meshes of desire. — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
The constant man loses not his virtue in misfortune. A torch may point towards the ground, but its flame will still point upwards. — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
The good man shuns evil and follows good; he keeps secret that which ought to be hidden; he makes his virtues manifest to all;… — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
Trees loaded with fruit are bent down; the clouds when charged with fresh rain hang down near the earth: even so good men are… — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
Those who possess that treasure which no thief can take away, Which, though on suppliants freely spent, increaseth day by day, The source of… — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
Trees bend low with ripened fruit; clouds hang down with gentle rain; noble people bow graciously. This is the way of generous things. — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
Kindness can turn the bad man's heart, and fools convert to wise, Make poison into nectar-juice, and friends of enemies. — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
Our life is like th' unstable wave, Our bloom of youth decays. Our joys are brief as lightning flash In summer's cloudy days, Our… — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
What is the most profitable? Fellowship with the good. What is the worst thing in the world? The society of evil men. What is… — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
Knowledge is wonderful and truth serene But man in their service bleeds. — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
Idleness is a great enemy to mankind. There is no friend like energy, for, if you cultivate that, it will never fail. — Bhartrhari Copy Share Image
