Gyan ज्ञान

A Gita shloka, a doha or quote, a Chanakya teaching every day — and Panchatantra stories for the family.

🕉 Bhagavad Gita — Shloka of the Day

Chapter 11, Verse 14

ततः स विस्मयाविष्टो हृष्टरोमा धनञ्जयः |
प्रणम्य शिरसा देवं कृताञ्जलिरभाषत ||११-१४||

tataḥ sa vismayāviṣṭo hṛṣṭaromā dhanañjayaḥ .
praṇamya śirasā devaṃ kṛtāñjalirabhāṣata ||11-14||

अर्थ: उसके उपरान्त वह आश्चर्यचकित हुआ हर्षित रोमों वाला (जिसे रोमांच का अनुभव हो रहा हो) धनंजय अर्जुन विश्वरूप देव को (श्रद्धा भक्ति सहित) शिर से प्रणाम करके हाथ जोड़कर बोला

Meaning: Then, Arjuna, filled with wonder and with his hair standing on end, bowed down his head to the God and spoke with joined palms.

Hindi: Swami Tejomayananda • English: Swami Sivananda • via vedicscriptures.github.io

💬 Quote of the Day

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

शक्ति शारीरिक क्षमता से नहीं, अदम्य इच्छाशक्ति से आती है।
— Mahatma Gandhi

📜 Chanakya Niti of the Day

A person who is too attached to anything lives in fear and sorrow. Attachment is the root of suffering.

जो किसी वस्तु से अत्यधिक मोह रखता है, वह भय और दुःख में जीता है। मोह ही दुःख की जड़ है।
— Based on Chanakya Niti

🦁 Panchatantra Stories

Today's story: The Brahmin and the Three Crooks

The Monkey and the Crocodile बंदर और मगरमच्छ Presence of mind can save you in danger — and never trust someone who has betrayed you. The Lion and the Clever Rabbit शेर और चतुर खरगोश Intelligence is mightier than strength. The Talkative Tortoise बातूनी कछुआ Speak only when needed; a moment of pride or chatter can cost you dearly. The Blue Jackal नीला सियार You can disguise yourself, but your true nature will show sooner or later. The Crows and the Serpent कौए और साँप Where strength fails, a clever plan succeeds. The Brahmin's Wife and the Mongoose ब्राह्मणी और नेवला Never act in haste; think before you act. The Lion That Was Brought to Life शेर को जीवित करने वाले मूर्ख विद्वान Knowledge without common sense is dangerous. The Monkey and the Wedge बंदर और कील Don't meddle in matters that don't concern you. The Heron and the Crab बगुला और केकड़ा Beware of those who offer help with sweet words but hidden motives. The Mice Who Freed the Elephants चूहे और हाथी No one is too small to help; kindness is always repaid. The Brahmin and the Three Crooks ब्राह्मण और तीन ठग Don't let others talk you out of what you know to be true.

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