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Magha Quotes

A collection of quotes of Magha - Sanskrit Poet.

The foolish undertake a trifling act, and soon desist, discouraged; wise men engage in mighty works, and persevere.

A good man’s intellect is piercing, yet inflicts no wound; his actions are deliberate, yet bold; his heart is warm, but never burns; his speech is eloquent, yet ever true.

That energy which veils itself in mildness is most effective of its object.

Weak men gain their object when allied with strong associates: the brook reaches the ocean by the river’s aid.

True glory consists in doing what deserves to be written, and writing what deserves to be read.

The wise see through the veils of the world and discern the eternal truth beneath.

The mind, like a diamond, must be polished to reflect the light of wisdom.

In the storm of life, let your heart be the anchor of your soul.

The lotus blooms amidst the mire, teaching us that beauty can arise from adversity.

True strength lies not in the arm that wields the sword, but in the heart that knows compassion.

The path of righteousness is narrow, but it leads to boundless joy.

Fortune favors the brave, but wisdom favors the righteous.

Like the river that flows unceasingly to the sea, let your actions flow towards the greater good.

In the garden of life, cultivate the seeds of virtue, for they alone bear the fruit of happiness.

The fragrance of noble deeds lingers long after the deeds themselves are done.

The greatest wealth is not in gold or jewels, but in the richness of the soul.

In the silence of meditation, the mysteries of existence are unveiled.

To conquer oneself is the greatest victory; to be conquered by oneself is the greatest defeat.

The light of wisdom dispels the darkness of ignorance.

As the moon reflects the light of the sun, so too does the soul reflect the divine.

Let your words be as sweet as honey, for they have the power to heal or harm.

In the tapestry of life, every thread has its purpose, every knot its meaning.

True happiness is not found in the pursuit of pleasure, but in the discovery of inner peace.

Like the lotus that rises above the murky waters, let your spirit transcend the troubles of the world.

Magha, a Sanskrit poet believed to have lived in the 7th or 8th century CE, is best known for his epic poem Shishupala Vadha, which narrates the story of the downfall of the arrogant King Shishupala at the hands of Lord Krishna. While he is not as well-known as some other ancient Indian poets, his work is highly regarded for its linguistic beauty and depth of meaning.