अक्षिपक्ष्म कदा लुप्तं छिद्यन्ते हि शिरोरुहाः । akṣipakṣma kadā luptaṃ chidyante hi śiroruhāḥ |
Sanskrit quote nr. 144 (Maha-subhashita-samgraha)
Sanskrit text:
अक्षिपक्ष्म कदा लुप्तं छिद्यन्ते हि शिरोरुहाः ।
वर्धमानात्मनामेव भवन्ति हि विपत्तयः ॥akṣipakṣma kadā luptaṃ chidyante hi śiroruhāḥ |
vardhamānātmanāmeva bhavanti hi vipattayaḥ ||
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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.