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Indian Wisdom

Indian wisdom, deeply woven into the fabric of one of the world’s oldest and most diverse cultures, offers profound insights into the essence of life, the pursuit of truth, and the journey toward inner peace. Rooted in ancient scriptures such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita, as well as the teachings of spiritual luminaries like Buddha, Mahavira, and Adi Shankaracharya, this wisdom encompasses a rich tradition of philosophy, spirituality, and ethical living. Indian thought emphasizes the interconnectedness of all beings, the importance of dharma (righteousness), and the quest for moksha (liberation), encouraging a life of balance, compassion, and self-awareness. From the principles of karma to the practice of meditation, Indian wisdom offers a holistic approach to understanding the self, the universe, and the mysteries of existence. The following quotations capture the timeless essence of Indian wisdom, providing reflections that inspire deeper contemplation, spiritual growth, and a harmonious relationship with the world around us.

On Self-Improvement
  1. आत्मा को जानो
    (Ātmā ko jāno)
    “Know thyself.”
  2. अपने दोषों को देखो, दूसरों के गुणों को देखो
    (Apane doṣōṃ kō dēkhō, dūsarōṃ kē guṇōṃ kō dēkhō)
    “Look at your own faults, look at the virtues of others.”
  3. अच्छा काम करो, अच्छा होगा
    (Acchā kām karō, acchā hōgā)
    “Do good deeds, good will come.”
  4. अनुभव ही सबसे बड़ा गुरु है
    (Anubhav hī sabsē baṛā guru hai)
    “Experience is the greatest teacher.”
On Wisdom and Knowledge
  1. ज्ञान ही शक्ति है
    (Jñān hī śakti hai)
    “Knowledge is power.”
  2. सच्चा ज्ञान वही है जो कार्य में आए
    (Saccā jñān vahī hai jō kārya mēṃ āē)
    “True knowledge is that which is applicable in life.”
  3. बुद्धि से काम लो, बल से नहीं
    (Buddhi sē kām lō, bal sē nahīṃ)
    “Use your intelligence, not your strength.”
  4. बुद्धिमान व्यक्ति वही है जो दूसरों की गलतियों से सीखता है
    (Buddhimān vyakti vahī hai jō dūsarōṃ kī galtiyōṃ sē sīkhatā hai)
    “A wise person is one who learns from the mistakes of others.”
On Relationships and Society
  1. अपने दोस्तों को चुनो, अपने रिश्तेदारों को नहीं
    (Apanē dōstōṃ kō cunō, apanē riśtēdārōṃ kō nahīṃ)
    “Choose your friends, not your relatives.”
  2. एक आदमी का दुश्मन उसका खुद का भाई हो सकता है
    (Ēka ādamī kā duśmana usaka khud kā bhāī hō sakatā hai)
    “A man’s worst enemy can be his own brother.”
  3. एक आदमी को उसके दोस्तों से पहचाना जाता है
    (Ēka ādamī kō usake dōstōṃ sē pahacānā jātā hai)
    “A man is known by the company he keeps.”
  4. एक आदमी को उसके काम से पहचाना जाता है
    (Ēka ādamī kō usake kāma sē pahacānā jātā hai)
    “A man is known by the work he does.”
On Perseverance and Hard Work
  1. कोशिश करने वालों की हार नहीं होती
    (Koshish karne waalon ki haar nahi hoti)
    “Those who try never lose.”
  2. धैर्य का फल मीठा होता है
    (Dhairya ka phal meetha hota hai)
    “The fruit of patience is sweet.”
  3. लोहा लोहे को काटता है
    (Loha lohe ko kaatata hai)
    “Iron cuts iron.” (Strength begets strength.)
  4. सपने वो नहीं जो हम सोते वक्त देखते हैं, सपने वो हैं जो हमें सोने नहीं देते
    (Sapne vo nahi jo hum sote waqt dekhte hain, sapne vo hain jo humein sone nahi dete)
    “Dreams are not what we see while sleeping; dreams are those that keep us awake.”
On Relationships and Community
  1. संगति का असर होता है
    (Sangati ka asar hota hai)
    “Company has an effect.”
  2. बुरे संग का बुरा असर
    (Bure sang ka bura asar)
    “Bad company has a bad effect.”
  3. जैसा संग, वैसा रंग
    (Jaisa sang, waisa rang)
    “As the company, so the color.” (You become like those you associate with.)
  4. दूर के ढोल सुहावने
    (Door ke dhol suhawane)
    “The drums sound better from afar.” (Things often seem better from a distance.)
On Life and Wisdom
  1. सपने वो नहीं जो हम सोते वक्त देखते हैं, सपने वो हैं जो हमें सोने नहीं देते
    (Sapne vo nahi jo hum sote waqt dekhte hain, sapne vo hain jo humein sone nahi dete)
    “Dreams are not what we see while sleeping; dreams are those that keep us awake.”
  2. बूंद-बूंद से सागर बनता है
    (Boond-boond se sagar banta hai)
    “Every drop makes an ocean.”
  3. जो बोओगे, वही काटोगे
    (Jo bōgē, vahī kāṭōgē)
    “You reap what you sow.”
  4. आग में तपकर ही लोहा मजबूत होता है
    (Aag mein tapkar hi loha majboot hota hai)
    “Iron becomes strong only by being tempered in fire.”
On Caution and Awareness
  1. बंदर क्या जाने अदरक का
    (Bandar kya jaane adrak ka)
    “What does a monkey know of ginger?” (Refers to someone who does not understand the value of something.)
  2. खुदा के घर देर है, अंधेर नहीं
    (Khuda ke ghar der hai, andher nahi)
    “There may be delays in God’s house, but there is no injustice.”
  3. जो गरजता है, वो बरसता नहीं
    (Jo garajta hai, vo barsata nahi)
    “Those who thunder do not rain.” (Those who boast often do not deliver.)
  4. खुदा मेहरबान तो गधा पहलवान
    (Khuda mehrbaan to gadha pehalwan)
    “When God is kind, even a donkey can be a wrestler.” (Divine grace can elevate anyone.)
On Happiness and Contentment
  1. सुख का अनुभव तभी होता है जब दुख सहा हो
    (Sukh ka anubhav tabhi hota hai jab dukh saha ho)
    “Happiness is only experienced after enduring sorrow.”
  2. खुश रहो, खुशियाँ खुद आएँगी
    (Khush raho, khushiyan khud aayengi)
    “Stay happy, and happiness will come to you.”
  3. जो खो गया है, उसके लिए रोना बेकार है
    (Jo kho gaya hai, uske liye rona bekaar hai)
    “Crying over what is lost is futile.”
On Time and Patience
  1. समय सब कुछ ठीक कर देता है
    (Samay sab kuch theek kar deta hai)
    “Time heals everything.”
  2. जल्दी का काम शैतान का
    (Jaldi ka kaam shaitaan ka)
    “Haste is the work of the devil.”
  3. एक समय में एक ही काम करो
    (Ek samay mein ek hi kaam karo)
On Learning and Growth
  1. सिखने का कोई अंत नहीं
    (Sikhne ka koi ant nahi)
    “There is no end to learning.”
  2. ज्ञान की कोई उम्र नहीं होती
    (Jñān ki koi umr nahi hoti)
    “Knowledge has no age.”
  3. जो पढ़ता है, वो बढ़ता है
    (Jo padhta hai, vo badhta hai)
    “Those who read, grow.”
On Strength and Resilience
  1. जब तक तोड़ोगे नहीं, तब तक बनेगा नहीं
    (Jab tak todoge nahi, tab tak banega nahi)
    “Nothing will be made unless you break it first.”
  2. सपने वो नहीं जो हम सोते वक्त देखते हैं, सपने वो हैं जो हमें सोने नहीं देते
    (Sapne vo nahi jo hum sote waqt dekhte hain, sapne vo hain jo humein sone nahi dete)
    “Dreams are not what we see while sleeping; dreams are those that keep us awake.”
  3. संकट में ही इंसान की असली पहचान होती है
    (Sankat mein hi insaan ki asli pehchaan hoti hai)
    “A person’s true identity is revealed in times of crisis.”
On Unity and Cooperation
  1. एकता में बल है
    (Ekta mein bal hai)
    “There is strength in unity.”
  2. सभी का साथ, सबका विकास
    (Sabhi ka saath, sabka vikas)
    “Together with all, development for all.”
  3. साथ चलने से ही मंजिल मिलती है
    (Saath chalne se hi manzil milti hai)
    “You reach your destination by walking together.”
On Humility and Respect
  1. नम्रता सबसे बड़ी ताकत है
    (Namrata sabse badi taakat hai)
    “Humility is the greatest strength.”
  2. बड़ों का सम्मान करना चाहिए
    (Bado ka sammaan karna chahiye)
    “One should respect the elders.”
On Adversity and Challenges
  1. संकट में ही अवसर छिपा होता है
    (Sankat mein hi avsar chhipa hota hai)
    “In adversity lies opportunity.”
  2. जो गिरता है, वो उठता भी है
    (Jo girta hai, vo uthta bhi hai)
    “Those who fall also rise again.”
On Love and Relationships
  1. प्रेम में सब कुछ सहन होता है
    (Prem mein sab kuch sahan hota hai)
    “In love, everything is bearable.”
  2. सच्चा मित्र वही है जो कठिनाई में साथ दे
    (Saccha mitra vahī hai jo kathinai mein saath de)
    “A true friend is one who stands by you in difficulties.”
On Gratitude and Generosity
  1. जो देता है, वो पाता है
    (Jo deta hai, vo paata hai)
    “Those who give, receive.”

ANCIENT INDIAN HEALTH TIPS 

अजीर्णे भोजनं विषम् ।

If previously taken Lunch is not digested.  Taking Dinner will be equivalent to taking Poison. Hunger is one signal that the previous food is digested

अर्धरोगहरी निद्रा ।

Proper sleep cures half of the diseases..

3 मुद्गदाली गदव्याली ।

Of all the Pulses, Green grams are the best. It boosts Immunity. Other Pulses all have one or the other side effects.

भग्नास्थि-संधानकरो लशुनः।

Garlic even joins broken Bones..

अति सर्वत्र वर्जयेत्।

Anything consumed in Excess, just because it tastes good, is not good for Health. Be moderate.

नास्ति मूलमनौषधम् ।

There is No Vegetable that has no medicinal benefit to the body..

न वैद्यः प्रभुरायुषः ।

No Doctor is capable of giving Longevity. (Doctors have limitations.)

चिंता व्याधि प्रकाशाय ।

Worry aggravates ill-health..

व्यायामश्च शनैः शनैः।

Do any Exercise slowly.

(Speedy exercise is not good.)

अजवत् चर्वणं कुर्यात् ।

Chew your Food like a Goat.

(Never Swallow food in a hurry.

Saliva aids first in digestion.)

स्नानं नाम मनःप्रसाधनकरंदुः स्वप्न-विध्वंसनम् ।

 Bath removes Depression.

 It drives away Bad Dreams..

न स्नानमाचरेद् भुक्त्वा।

Never take Bath immediately after taking Food.  (Digestion is affected).

नास्ति मेघसमं तोयम् ।

No water matches Rainwater in purity..

अजीर्णे भेषजं वारि ।

When there is  indigestion taking plain water serves like medicine.

सर्वत्र नूतनं शस्तं, सेवकान्ने पुरातने ।

Always prefer things that are Fresh.. 

Whereas Rice and Servant are good only when they are old.

नित्यं सर्वा रसा भक्ष्याः ।।

Take the food that has all six tastes.

(viz: Salt, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, Astringent and Pungent).

जठरं पूरायेदर्धम् अन्नैर्, भागं जलेन च ।

वायोः संचरणार्थाय चतर्थमवशेषयेत् ।।

Fill your Stomach half with Solids,

(a quarter with Water and rest leave it empty.)

भुक्त्वा शतपथं गच्छेद् यदिच्छेत् चिरजीवितम् ।

Never sit idle after taking Food.

Walk for at least half an hour.

क्षुत्साधुतां जनयति ।

Hunger increases the taste of food..

In other words, eat only when hungry..

चिंता जरा नाम मनुष्याणाम्

Worrying speeds up ageing..

शतं विहाय भोक्तव्यं, सहस्रं स्नानमाचरेत् ।

When it is time for food, keep even 100 jobs aside.

सर्वधर्मेषु मध्यमाम्।

Choose always the middle path. Avoid going for extremes in anything.

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