Guest guest Posted December 3, 2000 Report Share Posted December 3, 2000 Namaste, Gita 2:7 - Arjuna said: kaarpaNya-doshha-hata-svabhaavaH pR^ichchhami tvaa.n dharma-saMmuuDha-chetaaH . yat shreyaH syaat nishchitaM bruuhi tat me shishhyaH te aha.n shaadhi maa.n tvaaM prapannam.h .. "My very being is stricken with the weakness of sentimental pity. With my mind bewildered about my duty, I ask Thee. Tell me for certain, which is better. I am Thy pupil; teach me, who am seeking refuge in Thee." [tr. S. Radhakrishnan]. Manu-Smriti 4:138 - satyaM bruuyaat priyaM bruuyaat na bruuyaat satyam apriyam.h . priya.n cha na anR^itaM bruuyaat eshhaH dharmaH sanaatanaH .. One ought to speak the truth; one ought to say what is pleasing. One ought not speak unpleasne truth. One ought not speak unpleasant falsehood. This is the eternal law of righteousness. Regards, s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.