अकृत्वा पौरुषं या श्रीः किं तयालसभाग्यया । akṛtvā pauruṣaṃ yā śrīḥ kiṃ tayālasabhāgyayā |

1. Introduction
2. Glossary of terms
3. Analysis of Sanskrit grammar
4. About the Mahāsubhāṣitasaṃgraha

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.