January 15, 2011

Sanskrit Wisdom - 81

anaarambho hi kaaryaanaam prathamam buddheelakshaNam |
praarabdhasya antagamanam dwiteeyam buddheelakshaNam ||

AnaarmBaao ih kayaa-NaaM p`qamaM bauwIlaxaNama\ a
p`arbQasya AntgamanaM iWtIyaM bauwIlaxaNama\ aa

Explanation
Not initiating a project which is not in one’s capacity is the first sign of wisdom (buddhi). Leading a project that is already underway to its successful conclusion to its logical conclusion is the second sign of wisdom.

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