Introduction
Sanskrit literature abounds with PRAHELIKA (riddle), KUTASHLOK (puzzle), PRASHNOTTARAMALA (garland of question and answer). In these verses, there is a charm that appeals more to the intelligence of the readers, rather than to their emotions of the heart. A collection of such verses by the name ' SUBHASHITARATNA-BHANDAGAR ' is well known.
In this lesson, such eight verses are presented. Besides providing a challenge to your intelligence, they will also stimulate your interest in such type of compositions. The word like DHARMASYA TVARITA GATIHI will make you think seriously or the verse about GANSARASWATI will make you aware of the power of music. The verse with the names of compounds woven together will amuse you. All is grist that comes to the poet's mill.
Translation of Shlokas
(1) May the image of lord SHIVA which consists of PAVARGA (the group of letters i.e.,) endowed with PINAK (a bow named PINAK), FANI (snake), BALENDU (crescent moon), BHASMA (sacred ash) and MANDAKINI (the river GANGA); be the giver of APAVARGA (liberation or freedom from the cycle of birth and birth and death) to all of you.
(2) Revered sir, what should be accepted? The words of the preceptor. And what should be discarded? That is not worthy to be done. Who is the preceptor? He who has realized the truth who is always trying for the disciple.
(3) This verse is a riddle. O lotus-eyed one, in your lotus-like eye an unprecedented dear person was seen by me. He who knows SHO to be the middle one is undoubtedly a learned man.
(4) Father ordered, "Indeed, the weapon should not be used." He made (used) that only (as) a Weapon (and still) father's order was not disobeyed.
(5) This verse is a riddle. The fruit is seen on the top of a tree and the tree itself is seen on the top fruit. It has the letter A in the beginning and SA in the end. He who knows this is a scholar. The answer to the riddle in ANANAS (pineapple).
(6) Neither the river GANGA nor SARASWATI takes one to the mountain KAILAS as the art of music does.
(7) This verse contains three questions followed by the respective one-word answers of them.
~ Who son is YUDHISHTHIRA?
Ans. DHARMASYA - of YAMADHARMA, the god of death.
~ In what manner does the river GANGA flow?
Ans. TVARITA - fast
~ What is the beauty of a swan?
Ans. GATIHI - its gait.
(8) I am DVANDA (a couple - a married person), DVIGU (I have two) also. In my house, there is always a state of no expenditure. O man, do something by which i shall be BAHUVRIHI (a man having plenty of rice grains)
Short Question - Answer
(1) How is the image of SHIVA, Giving salvation formed with?
Ans. The image of Lord SHIVA is formed with the five things, i.e., PINAK (a bow named PINAK), FANI (snake), BALENDU (crescent moon), BHASMA (sacred ash) and MANDAKINI (the river GANGA). If we take the first letter of each of these we get PA, FA, BA, BHA, and MA - letters belonging to PAVARGA. S the has called the image of lord SHIVA, PAVARGARACHITA.
However, This PAVARGARACHITA image grants APVARGA (liberation) to the devotees.
(2) What are the characters of a Guru?
Ans. AADI SHANKARACHARYA has laid down two characteristics of a Guru:-
1. ADHIGATATTAVAHA:- He should be a person who has realized the truth or in simple words God.
2. SHISHYAHITAY UDYATAHA SATATAM:- He should always be trying for the good of the disciple. he is obviously talking about a spiritual Guru.
(3) how can anyone become BAHUVRIHI?
Ans. The world BAHUVRIHI is dissolved as BAHAVAH VRIHAYAHA YASYA SAHA i.e., he who has plenty of rice grains. It means a rich person. Anyone can become rich by making sustained efforts in the right direction.
Write Shorts Note
(1) BHAGAVAN KIMUPADEYAM ? ....... |
Ans. This verse consists of questions and answers. The first question is: What should be accepted? It is followed by one word as an answer GURUVACHANAM - Guru's instruction or advice. The second question is: " And what should be given up ?" It is also answered in one word AKARYAM - that which is not worthy to be done. the third question is: KAHA GURU? Who is Guru > two qualifications are given : (1) He should be a person who always strives for the welfare of his disciple. If applied to other than spiritual masters, a Guru should have acquired the knowledge of the subject and he should have a genuine interest in imparting that knowledge to the students.
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