अग्निरापः स्त्रियो मूर्खाः सर्पा राजकुलानि च । agnirāpaḥ striyo mūrkhāḥ sarpā rājakulāni ca |
Sanskrit quote nr. 200 (Maha-subhashita-samgraha)
Sanskrit text:
अग्निरापः स्त्रियो मूर्खाः सर्पा राजकुलानि च ।
नित्यं यत्नेन सेव्यानि सद्यः प्राणहराणि षट् ॥agnirāpaḥ striyo mūrkhāḥ sarpā rājakulāni ca |
nityaṃ yatnena sevyāni sadyaḥ prāṇaharāṇi ṣaṭ ||
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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.