Sanskrit Quotes
Sanskrit Quotes for Life, Wisdom & Motivation
Short, shareable lines drawn from classical Sanskrit literature, grouped by theme.
जयन्ति ते सुकृतिनो रससिद्धाः कवीश्वराः।
Blessed indeed are the master poets who have achieved perfection in aesthetic feeling.
आत्मनः प्रतिकूलानि परेषां न समाचरेत्।
Do not do to others what would cause you pain if done to you.
उद्यमेन हि सिध्यन्ति कार्याणि न मनोरथैः।
Tasks succeed through real effort, not mere wishing.
विद्या विनयेन शोभते।
Knowledge is made beautiful by humility.
न त्वहं कामये राज्यं न स्वर्गं नापुनर्भवम्।
I seek neither kingdom, nor heaven, nor freedom from rebirth — only the end of others' suffering.
सत्सङ्गत्वे निस्सङ्गत्वं।
In good company, one gains freedom from attachment.
क्षमा वीरस्य भूषणम्।
Forgiveness is the ornament of the brave.
सर्वं परवशं दुःखं सर्वमात्मवशं सुखम्।
All that depends on others brings sorrow; all that depends on oneself brings joy.
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