samskritam
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स्त्रीणां चित्तम् – Mystic Minds of Women!
Note: English translation provided for those not fluent in Sanskrit! मम संस्कृताध्ययने भोजप्रबन्धस्थं किञ्चित् सुभाषितमदर्शि यन्मह्यं रोचते। भोजराजचिन्तनमिति मन्ये। कालिदासस्य किञ्चित् पद्यं निशम्य भोजराजस्य पत्नी अविह्वला मन्दहासं धरति यद् वीक्ष्य भोजराज आश्चर्यचकितः। तदा स एवं चिन्तयते। अश्वप्लुतं वासवगर्जितं च स्त्रीणां च चित्तं पुरुषस्य भाग्यम्।अवर्षणं चाप्यतिवर्षणं च देवो न जानाति कुतो मनुष्यः।। पदविभागः – अश्वप्लुतम्, वासवगर्जितम्, च, Continue reading
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Emotional Mastery!
The ability to stay calm and make well-considered decisions truly distinguishes a person. We humans are often swayed by our emotions, particularly in matters involving loved ones, leading us to forsake logic and make ill-advised choices. There’s a profound Sanskrit adage that reflects this wisdom: तितिक्षाकवचेनैव सर्वं जयति संवृतः (titikṣākavacenaiva sarvaṃ jayati saṃvṛtaḥ) – ‘Adorned Continue reading
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Stellar Legacy :)
Reflecting on the question of what I’d like named after me, my thoughts gravitate towards a star, much like Dhruva. For those unfamiliar, Dhruva’s tale is a poignant narrative from Puranic lore. A young prince, overlooked by his father in favor of another son from a second wife, Dhruva seeks the solace and love he Continue reading
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Unique Essence!
Wow, this question is akin to opening Pandora’s box. What irks me the most is when people fail to recognize that everyone is uniquely different. If you desire acceptance for your quirks, you must extend the same courtesy to others. Yet, this reciprocity often goes unfulfilled, rendering such expectations unrealistic and frustrating. There’s an aspect Continue reading
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Sanskrit Idioms – Abhijñānaśākuntalam
The content discusses Kalidasa’s play Abhijñānaśākuntalam, praising its profound love story and notable idioms highlighted in the fourth chapter. Continue reading
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Seasonal Symphony!
Coming from a tropical country where the temperature ranges from hot to hottest, I find spring and fall to be my favorite seasons. The balance of being neither too hot nor too cold, combined with just the right amount of rainfall, creates the perfect weather for me. Within the rich tapestry of Sanskrit literature lies Continue reading
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Regal Confidence!
It’s a compelling thought, but in truth, I believe no one possesses complete confidence. Beneath the surface, there’s often a hint of nervousness or anxiety that’s skillfully masked. Despite receiving praise for my apparent confidence and boldness in various performances, such as dramas, stage presentations, story narrations, and emceeing, the underlying anxiety I experience remains Continue reading
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वाक्-चातुर्यम्
This article in Sanskrit elucidates how your words possess the power to captivate even the most indifferent of listeners. Continue reading
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Women’s Day Post – निसर्गादेव पण्डिताः!
This article elaborates on a verse from ‘Mṛcchakatika’ that praises women’s innate wisdom :) Continue reading
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Resilient Growth!
I think I have already briefly mentioned this on my blog. Initially, failures overwhelmed me. It felt like I was simply not capable of achieving things that seemed so natural to others. I also believed I was the only one facing these challenges. However, as I grew older, I began to realize that everyone encounters Continue reading
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