Sanksrit Phrases For Your Daily Dose of Motivation ~ 2
They will make you fall in love with the language and the Indian culture
Note: This story is in continuation of Sanksrit Phrases For Your Daily Dose of Motivation ~1
We all look up quotes and phrases for our daily motivation and inspiration. Sure, there are ample English ones we come across that resonate well with what might be going through.
But Sanskrit has an exotic charm of its own. Here are some which have not only inspired me in my tough times, but they truly make me proud of belonging to the land from where the language originated, aka India.
1. यात्रयम् सखा जीवनम् करुना
Yaatrayam Sakha Jeevane Karuna
Kindness and compassion are becoming forgotten virtues in today’s world. We live in times where materialism is taking over our lives and we prefer ‘virtual companions’ over real ones. This Sanskrit quote meaning “In travel, a companion, in life, compassion”, reminds us to be a companion and be compassionate through its
2. प्रतिकुल्तायह् शक्तिह
Pratikultaayah Shaktiha
Life consists of good and bad times for everyone. But in adverse times we must remember that our strength is only through adversity and how we survive it. The quote here translates to “strength through adversity” reminding us to be strong.
3. शक्तिह क्रुपायुक्तम् जिवन्मस्ति
Shaktiha Krupayuktam Jeevanmasti
In the race for recognition and attention, we forget just how beautiful and necessary ‘grace’ is. The meaning of this Sanksrit quote is “Strength is having a graceful life” reminding us to stay humble.
4. यदाहम् जिवामि आशास्ते
Yadaaham Jeevami Ahmashanse
This is one of those Sanskrit quotes which though simple is quite true and inspiration. With its meaning of “While I live, I hope” it reminds us of the power and necessity of hope in our lives.
5. तत्परिवर्त्नम् भव
Tatparivartanam Bhava
This Sanskrit quote simply means “Be the change”. Aren’t we all always complaining about the state of things around us? Well, maybe it’s time we took things in our hand and bring about the change we want to see.
6. मम नियतिम् नियछ्मि
Mum Niyatim Niychami
We tend to forget that we’re the ones responsible for our actions and it is these actions which pave our destinies. “I control my destiny” meaning Mum Niyatim Niychami in Sanskrit, reminds us to take things on our hands.
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