Bhartrhari Quotes

Let us keep a firm grip upon our money, for without it the whole assembly of virtues are but as blades of grass.

BHARTRHARI

Let us keep a firm grip upon our money, for without it the whole assembly of virtues are but as blades of grass.
BHARTRHARI

Blades
I have not wasted life, but life hath wasted me.

BHARTRHARI

I have not wasted life, but life hath wasted me.
BHARTRHARI

Wasted Life
Knowledge is wonderful and truth serene But man in their service bleeds.

BHARTRHARI

Knowledge is wonderful and truth serene But man in their service bleeds.
BHARTRHARI
Trees loaded with fruit are bent down; the clouds when charged with fresh rain hang down near the earth: even so good men are not uplifted through prosperity. Such is the natural character of the liberal.

BHARTRHARI

Trees loaded with fruit are bent down; the clouds when charged with fresh rain hang down near the earth: even so good men are not uplifted through prosperity. Such is the natural character of the liberal.
BHARTRHARI
Man is but a beast without it: such a glorious god is Learning.

BHARTRHARI

Man is but a beast without it: such a glorious god is Learning.
BHARTRHARI
What is the most profitable? Fellowship with the good. What is the worst thing in the world? The society of evil men. What is the greatest loss? Failure in ones duty.

BHARTRHARI

What is the most profitable? Fellowship with the good. What is the worst thing in the world? The society of evil men. What is the greatest loss? Failure in ones duty.
BHARTRHARI
The constant man loses not his virtue in misfortune. A torch may point towards the ground, but its flame will still point upwards.
BHARTRHARI

Flames Torch
There is no medicine to cure a fool!
BHARTRHARI

Cures Fool Medicine
For a moment man is a boy, for a moment a lovesick youth, for a moment bereft of wealth, for a moment in the height of prosperity; then at life’s end with limbs worn out by old age and wrinkles adorning his face, like an actor he retires behind the curtain of death.
BHARTRHARI

Boys Wrinkles
Where is the greatest peace? In truth and righteousness. Who is the hero? The man who subdues his senses. Who is the best beloved? The faithful wife. What is wealth? Knowledge. What is the most perfect happiness? Staying at home.
BHARTRHARI

Beloved Best

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