जत्थ संका भवे तं तु,
एवमेयं ति नो वए
एवमेयं ति नो वए
If you are doubtful on any subject then do not say ‘this is this only’
Speak not if doubtful
Doubt is such a mental tendency that makes us realize our shortcomings or ignorance. We feel ashamed and anguished at our ignorance. For acquiring the knowledge of scriptures; when we worship the Acharyas or gurus; then also we have to bear their harsh words. Continue reading “Speak not if doubtful” »
Be humble
माणं मद्दवया जिणे
Overcome the pride with modesty
Respected disciple
जो छंदमाराहयइ स पुज्जो
One who understands and obeys the signs is respected
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
