जो छंदमाराहयइ स पुज्जो
One who understands and obeys the signs is respected
Respected disciple
That disciple who fulfills the heart-felt wish of the guru not only when told but also when he understands and implements the wishes of his guru expressed through subtle signs is praiseworthy, respectable. Continue reading “Respected disciple” »
Speak not, if asked not
अपुच्छिओ न भासेज्जा, भासमाणस्स अन्तरा
Without permission, one should not speak in between
Destroyer of humility
माणो विणयणासणो
Pride kills humility
Best conduct
जं सेयं तं समायरे
Whatever be the best, act accordingly
Know and then speak
जमट्ठं तु न जाणेज्जा, एवमेयंति नो वए
Until full information is not available on a subject, do not say,“This is this only”
How wicked is the evil word
वाया दुरुत्ताणि दुरुद्धराणि,
वेराणुबंधीणि महब्भयाणि
वेराणुबंधीणि महब्भयाणि
Evil and harshly uttered words cause enmity and fear for ages
Speak not laughingly
न हासमाणो वि गिरं वएज्जा
One should nor speak laughingly
Knowledge first, compassion later
पढमं नाणं तओ दया
Knowledge first, compassion later
Destroyer of friends
माया मित्ताणि नासेइ
Deception destroys friendship
Wise for ever
सम्मद्दिट्ठि सया अमूढे
One whose perception is right, he is ever wise
