Subhashitaalu

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Wanting to reform the wicked with nectar-sweet advice, is like trying to control

an elephant with the pith of a lotus-stem, or cutting a diamond with delicate

petals of the Shireesh flower, or sweetening the salty ocean with a drop of

honey.

 

 

The Ganges descended from the heavens upon the head of Siva, and thence, to the

mountains. From the high mountains, she flowed down the plains to finally lapse

into the sea. Thus, the Ganges kept drifting downwards from one level to

another. Similarly, those who have lost their sagacity plunge downwards in a

hundred ways. (Note: The Ganges became proud that she emerged from Vishnu's feet

and lost her sense of bearing.)

 

 

Those who are devoid of learning, restraint, charity, knowledge, moral conduct,

virtue and righteousness are virtually living in the garb of men, and burdening

the Earth.