12. Lucky Bhaskar & his three Blessings

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12. Lucky Bhaskar & his three Blessings

प्रीणाति य: सुचरितै: पितरं स पुत्रो
यद्भर्तुरेव हितमिच्छति तत्कलत्रम्।
तन्मित्रमापदि सुखे च समक्रियं यत् 
एतत्त्रयं जगति पुण्यकृतो लभन्ते। नीतिशतकम् Bhartruhari's shatakas

He, who satisfies his father with his good behavior, is a true son. The woman who is a well-wisher of her husband is a wife in the real sense. A friend who remains alike in times of happiness and misery, is a true friend. Only those who have done good deeds obtain this triad.

Three blessings that make a person lucky !!

• He who brings joy to his father through virtuous conduct is truly a son.
• She who always desires the welfare of her husband is the true wife.
• That friend who remains consistent in both joy and sorrow is the true friend.

These three blessings—a virtuous son, a devoted wife, and a steadfast friend—are granted only to those who have performed righteous deeds in the world.

Who is Lucky Bhashkar? The Three Greatest Blessings !! Sri APN Swami Speaks 230 https://youtube.com/shorts/CuOhhFq-FsM?feature=share

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11. The Four Steps of Continuous Learning Process

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11. The Four Steps of Continuous Learning

आचार्यात् पादमादत्ते पादं शिष्यः स्वमेधया । 
पादं सब्रह्मचारिभ्यः पादं कालक्रमेण च ॥ (पादं पाठप्रवेचन च) 

आचार्यात् पादं आदत्ते पादं शिष्य स्वमेधया ।

पादं सब्रह्मचारिभिः पादं कालक्रमेण च ॥

"A student acquires a fourth of his knowledge from his teacher, another fourth from his own intelligence, the third quarter from his fellow students, and the rest of his knowledge through experience in due course of time."

Summary:

The learning process is divided into four essential steps, each contributing to the growth of knowledge:

1. From the teacher (आचार्यात् पादमादत्ते) – A student receives one-quarter of their knowledge from their teacher.
2. From one's own intellect (स्वमेधया) – Another quarter is acquired through the student's own intelligence and efforts.
3. From fellow students (सब्रह्मचारिभ्यः) – A third part of knowledge comes from interactions and discussions with fellow students.
4. Through experience (कालक्रमेण) – The remaining quarter is gained through experience over time.

This highlights that learning is a continuous process, growing both through external guidance and personal development. In youth we learn, in age we understand.

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10. The Growth of Wisdom - Learning Process

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10. The Growth of Wisdom - Learning Process

यः पठति लिखति पश्यति परिपृच्छति पण्डितानुपाश्रयति । 

तस्य दिवाकरकिरणैर्नलिनीदलमिव विकास्यते बुद्धिः ॥

"If one reads, writes, observes, questions, and serves the scholars, then his wisdom will grow like the petals of a lotus flower when touched by sun rays."

The process of learning and gaining wisdom is compared to the blooming of a lotus flower under the touch of sunlight. If one engages in reading, writing, observing, questioning, and serving scholars, their intellect will grow and flourish.

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09. The Natural Grace of Kavitha(poetry) and Vanitha(lady)

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09. The Natural Grace of Kavitha(poetry) and Vanitha(lady)

कविता वनिता चैव सरसा स्वयमागत।
कृष्णदा बलमाणाचेत् बिरसा सरसा यते ||

The essence of both poetry (Kavitha) and a woman (Vanitha) lies in their natural grace and spontaneity. When forced, their beauty fades, and what could have been elegant (sarasa) turns harsh and unappealing (virasa).

Quotation:

"Kavitha and Vanitha/girl need to come on their own. If forced, it becomes harsh and unpleasant, causing sarasa to turn into virasa."

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08. Dhwani: The Hidden Soul of Poetry

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08. Dhwani: The Hidden Soul of Poetry

In Dhvanyaloka by Aanandavardhanan, he says a poet can turn simple things into an interesting Kavyam.

Verse:

यानेव शब्दान् (चार्थान्) वयमालपामः 

यानेव शब्दान् (चार्थान्) वयमुल्लिखामः।

तैरेव विन्यास विशेष भव्यैः 

सम्मोहयन्ते कवयो जगन्ति॥

Yāneva śabdān vayam-ālapāmaḥ 

yāneva cārthān vayam-ullikhāmaḥ |

Taireva vinyāsa viśeṣa bhavyaiḥ 

sammohayante kavayo jaganti ||

In Dhvanyaloka, Anandavardhana discusses the concept of Dhwani (suggestive meaning) in poetry, arguing that poetry's true essence lies in its ability to evoke hidden meanings beyond the literal sense of words. This specific verse reflects how poets, using familiar words and phrases, can create profound, evocative meanings through their skillful arrangement and composition.

As Nilakantha Diksita says:

A poet, gifted with the genius of extraordinary composition (vinyāsa viśeṣa bhavyaiḥ), can transform even commonplace situations into captivating episodes.

Poets use the same words we use, but they use them so effectively that they enchant (mayakkaraan) the audience.

Dhwani – Hidden Meaning. The soul (Aathma) of Kaavyam is Dhwani (suggestive meaning). Finding this Aathma is challenging, as it cannot be directly seen (கண்ணுக்கு தெரியாது), but it can be felt and experienced (அனுபவிக்கத்தக்கது).

Just as a diamond hidden in the earth must be discovered and extracted, the beauty of Dhwani must be unearthed through effort and understanding.

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