19. Six letter word Krishna Means

Sri:

The word Krishna means — “One who gives Moksha (liberation) and joy on this earth.”  The Sanskrit phrase कृषिर्भूवाचकः शब्दो नस्च निर्वृत्तिवाचकः means — ‘Krushi’ means the Earth, and ‘Na’ means one who gives bliss or liberation. So, Krishna means the one who brings happiness and liberation to everyone in this world.

The name Krishna has six meanings as given in Garga Bhagavatam (1.15.28–30):

सद्यः प्राणि-पवित्राणि
जगतां मङ्गलानि च
क-कारः कमला-कान्त
ऋ-कारो राम इत्य् अपि 1.15.28
    His names at once purify the living entities. His names are the auspiciousness of all the universes. In His name the letter क-कारः stands for Kamalā-kānta (the husband of the goddess of fortune). ऋ-कार: stands for Rāma (the supreme enjoyer).

ष-कारः षड्-गुण-पतिः
श्वेतद्वीप-निवास-कृत्
ण-कारो नारसिंहो ऽयम्
अ-करो ह्य् अक्षरो ऽग्नि-भुक् 1.15.29
    ष-कारः - stands for Ṣaḍ-guṇa-pati (the master of six opulences) or Śvetadvīpa-nivāsa-kṛt (The Lord who resides in Śvetadvīpa). ण-कार: stands for Lord Nṛsiṃha. अ-कर: stands for Akṣara (the immortal) or Agni-bhuk (the Lord who enjoys the offerings of agni-hotra yajñas).

विसर्गौ च तथा ह्य् एतौ
नर-नारायणाव् ऋषी
सम्प्रलीनाश् च षट् पूर्णा
यस्मिन् च्छुद्धे महात्मनि 1.15.30
The letter Ḥ(विसर्ग:) stands for Nara-Nārāyaṇa Ṛṣi. In this way these six letters combine to become the name of the pure Supreme Person.

18. The Four Types of People - From Nobility to Cruelty

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एते सत्पुरुषा: परार्थघटका: स्वार्थं परित्यज्य ये

सामान्यास्तु परार्थमुद्यमभृतः स्वार्थाविरोधेन ये।

तेऽमी मानुषराक्षसा: परहितं स्वार्थाय निघ्नन्ति ये

ये तु घ्नन्ति निरर्थकं परहितं ते के न जानीमहे॥ नीतिशतकम्

This verse beautifully classifies people into four categories based on their approach to self-interest and the welfare of others:

1. Satpurushas (Noble people) – Those who completely renounce self-interest and dedicate themselves entirely to the well-being of others.
2. Saamaanya (Ordinary people) – Those who help others, provided it does not conflict with their own interests.
3. Maanusharaaksasaah (Human demons) – Those who harm others to fulfill their own self-interest.
4. The worst of all – Those who harm others without any purpose or personal gain—their actions are beyond comprehension.

Those who sacrifice their self-interest to serve others are the noblest. Those who help others while ensuring their own interests remain unharmed are ordinary. Those who harm others for personal gain are demons in human form. But as for those who harm others without any reason—who can even comprehend their nature?

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17. The Greatness of Shabda – The Light of Words

 SriRamajayam

"The Greatness of Shabda – The Light of Words"

इदमन्धतमः कृत्स्नं जायेत भुवनत्रयम्।
यदि शब्दाह्वयं ज्योतिरासंसारं न दीप्यते॥

— Dandi in Kavyadarsha

"If the light of Shabda (words) had not illuminated existence, the three worlds would have been submerged in complete darkness."

This verse beautifully emphasizes the power of language and expression, portraying Shabda as the guiding light that dispels ignorance and enlightens the universe. 

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16. Don't Back Out – Keep Going Until the Goal is Reached

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16. Don't Back Out – Keep Going Until the Goal is Reached

रत्नैर्महार्हैस्तुतुषुर्न देवाः न भेजिरे भीमविषेण भीतिम् ।
सुधां विना न प्रययुर्विरामम् न निश्चितार्थाद्विरमन्ति धीराः – Neeti Shatakam

Ratnair mahaarhaih stutushur na devaah, na bhejire bheema-vishena bheetim,
Sudhaam vinaa na prayayur viraamam, na nishchitaarthaat viramanti dheeraha.

The Devas were not satisfied with the precious gems obtained from the churning of the milky ocean. They did not fear the deadly poison. They did not rest until they obtained the nectar of immortality. In fact, the steadfast never relax without accomplishing their determined goal.

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15. The Mark of Greatness – Never Give Up! - Three Types of People

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The Mark of Greatness – Never Give Up!

प्रारभ्यते न खलु विघ्न-भयेन नीचैः

प्रारभ्य विघ्न-विहता विरमन्ति मध्याः |
विघ्नैः पुनः पुनरपि प्रतिहन्यमानाः  (विघ्नैः सहस्र-गुणितैर: अपि हन्यमानाः)
प्रारब्धम् उत्तम-गुणा न परित्यजन्ति || (प्रारब्धम् उत्तम-जना न परित्यजन्ति ॥)

नीतिशतकम् 

Inferior men do not start (any endeavor) with the fear of obstructions. Average men, stop an endeavor when they are faced with problems. However. even though they are struck again and again by disaster, superior men never give up an endeavor that they have undertaken.

• Low-minded people do not even begin a task due to fear of obstacles.
• Mediocre people start but give up when faced with difficulties.
• Great people never abandon their efforts, even when confronted with countless challenges.

Fear, Failure, and Fortitude – Three Kinds of People

Starting is Easy, Finishing Takes Courage. 

True Strength Lies in Persistence

The common ones won't start a venture;

They fear a hard and tough adventure.

The mediocre start but see

A sign of trouble, stop and flee.

The best are those who start and then,

When hardship strikes, and strikes again,

And a thousand hurts and hurdles hit,

Will never waver, never quit.

It highlights the unwavering determination of truly great individuals who persist despite all difficulties.

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14. Impact of being in company of good people - SathSangam

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14. Impact of being in company of good people - SathSangam 

Sri APN Swami quoted a Neethi Slokam by Bhartruhari on the impact of SathSangam & Acharya

जाड्यं धियो हरति सिञ्चति वाचि सत्यं ।
मानोन्नतिं दिशति पापम् अपाकरोति।
चेतः प्रसादयति दिक्षु तनोति कीर्तिः
सत्सङ्गतिः कथय किं न करोति पुंसाम्॥ — Bhartruhari in Neeti Shatakam

This verse shows how being with wise and virtuous people can transform our lives. It removes ignorance, encourages honesty, brings dignity, clears sins, gives peace of mind, and spreads our reputation. In short, good company can positively change every part of our life.

जाड्यं धियो हरति सिञ्चति वाचि सत्यं।
"It removes the dullness of the intellect and instills truthfulness in speech."
मानोन्नतिं दिशति पापम् अपाकरोति।
"It bestows dignity and removes sin."
चेतः प्रसादयति दिक्षु तनोति कीर्तिम्।
"It brings peace to the mind and spreads one's fame in all directions."
सत्सङ्गतिः कथय किं न करोति पुंसाम्॥
"Tell me, what does the company of the good not accomplish for a person?"

Foolishness goes away, we learn to speak the truth, our fame grows, sins are removed, the mind becomes pure, and our good name spreads everywhere. All this happens through Satsangam—being in the company of good people.

Link to Ramanuja Nootrandhadhi 32 on what all acharya kadaksham can get. 

பொருந்தியதேசும் பொறையும்திறலும்புகழும் * நல்ல

திருந்தியஞானமும் செல்வமும்சேரும் * செறுகலியால்

வருந்தியஞாலத்தைவண்மையினால் வந்தெடுத்தளித்த

அருந்தவன் * எங்களிராமானுசனையடைபவர்க்கே. 32, இராமாநுச நூற்றந்தாதி

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13. Like how Brass makes more noise than Gold

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13. Like how Brass makes more noise than Gold 

निस्सारस्य पदार्थस्य प्रायेणाडम्बरो महान्।
न हि स्वर्णे ध्वनिस्तादृग् यादृक् कांस्ये प्रजायते ॥ 

A worthless / essence less object is often accompanied by great show and noise. Gold (स्वर्णं) does not produce as much sound as bronze (कांस्यम्) does.

Things that lack real value or substance often make a lot of noise and display.

In contrast, something truly valuable, like gold, remains silent and dignified, whereas cheaper metals like bronze produce loud sounds.

This can be applied to people as well—those with true wisdom and worth tend to be humble, while the less knowledgeable often seek attention.

This can be related to the saying, 'Empty vessels make more noise.

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