अग्निं स्तोकमिवात्मानं संधुक्षयति यो नरः । agniṃ stokamivātmānaṃ saṃdhukṣayati yo naraḥ |
Sanskrit quote nr. 193 (Maha-subhashita-samgraha)
Sanskrit text:
अग्निं स्तोकमिवात्मानं संधुक्षयति यो नरः ।
स वर्धमानो ग्रसते महान्तमपि संचयम् ॥agniṃ stokamivātmānaṃ saṃdhukṣayati yo naraḥ |
sa vardhamāno grasate mahāntamapi saṃcayam ||
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Presented above is a Sanskrit aphorism, also known as a subhāṣita, which is at the very least, a literary piece of art. This page provides critical research material such as an anlaysis on the poetic meter used, an English translation, a glossary explaining technical terms, and a list of resources including print editions and digital links.