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Chanakya Neethi - Chapter 3 kasya dōṣaḥ kulē nāsti vyādhinā kō na pīḍitaḥ ।vyasanaṃ kēna na prāptaṃ kasya saukhyaṃ nirantaram ॥ 01 ॥ हिंदी अर्थ:किस कुल में कोई दोष नहीं होता? कौन ऐसा है जिसे कभी रोग ने पीड़ित न किया हो? किसे जीवन में कभी संकट नहीं आया? और किसका सुख सदैव बना रहता है? संसार में कोई भी...
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Chanakya Neethi Chapter Three


Chanakya Neethi – Chapter 3

kasya dōṣaḥ kulē nāsti vyādhinā kō na pīḍitaḥ ।
vyasanaṃ kēna na prāptaṃ kasya saukhyaṃ nirantaram ॥ 01 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
किस कुल में कोई दोष नहीं होता? कौन ऐसा है जिसे कभी रोग ने पीड़ित न किया हो? किसे जीवन में कभी संकट नहीं आया? और किसका सुख सदैव बना रहता है? संसार में कोई भी व्यक्ति इन कठिनाइयों से पूरी तरह मुक्त नहीं है।

English Meaning:
What family is completely free from faults? Who has never been afflicted by illness? Who has never encountered adversity? And whose happiness remains forever? No one in this world is entirely free from such difficulties.

āchāraḥ kulamākhyāti dēśamākhyāti bhāṣaṇam ।
sambhramaḥ snēhamākhyāti vapurākhyāti bhōjanam ॥ 02 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
व्यक्ति का आचरण उसके कुल का परिचय देता है, उसकी भाषा उसके देश और संस्कारों का परिचय देती है। सम्मानपूर्वक किया गया व्यवहार उसके प्रेम को प्रकट करता है और उसका भोजन उसके शरीर तथा स्वास्थ्य की स्थिति का परिचय देता है।

English Meaning:
A person’s conduct reveals the character of their family, while their speech reveals their region and cultural background. Their respectful behavior reveals affection, and their manner of eating reveals the condition of their body and health.

sukulē yōjayētkanyāṃ putraṃ vidyāsu yōjayēt ।
vyasanē yōjayēchChatruṃ mitraṃ dharmēṇa yōjayēt ॥ 03 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
कन्या का विवाह अच्छे और संस्कारी कुल में करना चाहिए, पुत्र को शिक्षा और विद्या से जोड़ना चाहिए। शत्रु को संकट या कठिन परिस्थिति में डालना चाहिए और मित्र को धर्म तथा सदाचार के मार्ग से जोड़ना चाहिए।

English Meaning:
A daughter should be married into a good and respectable family, while a son should be devoted to learning and education. An enemy should be placed in difficult circumstances, while a friend should be guided toward Dharma and righteous conduct.

durjanasya cha sarpasya varaṃ sarpō na durjanaḥ ।
sarpō daṃśati kālē tu durjanastu padē padē ॥ 04 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
दुर्जन मनुष्य की अपेक्षा साँप बेहतर है; क्योंकि साँप केवल अवसर मिलने पर ही काटता है, जबकि दुर्जन व्यक्ति हर कदम पर हानि पहुँचाने का प्रयास कर सकता है।

English Meaning:
A snake is preferable to a wicked person, because a snake bites only when the occasion arises, whereas a wicked person may cause harm at every step.

ētadarthē kulīnānāṃ nṛpāḥ kurvanti saṅgraham ।
ādimadhyāvasānēṣu na tē gachChanti vikriyām ॥ 05 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
इसी कारण राजा श्रेष्ठ कुल में जन्मे और सदाचारी लोगों को अपने समीप रखते हैं, क्योंकि वे आरंभ, मध्य और अंत—हर परिस्थिति में अपने स्वभाव और निष्ठा से विचलित नहीं होते।

English Meaning:
For this reason, kings gather noble and well-born people around them, because such people remain steady in their character and loyalty at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end of a task.

pralayē bhinnamaryādā bhavanti kila sāgarāḥ ।
sāgarā bhēdamichChanti pralayē’pi na sādhavaḥ ॥ 06 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
कहा जाता है कि प्रलय के समय समुद्र भी अपनी मर्यादा और सीमाओं को छोड़ देते हैं। लेकिन सज्जन व्यक्ति प्रलय जैसी विपत्ति में भी अपनी मर्यादा और सदाचार का त्याग नहीं करते।

English Meaning:
It is said that even the oceans transgress their boundaries at the time of cosmic dissolution. But virtuous people do not abandon their principles and righteousness even in the greatest calamity.

mūrkhastu prahartavyaḥ pratyakṣō dvipadaḥ paśuḥ ।
bhidyatē vākya-śalyēna adṛśaṃ kaṇṭakaṃ yathā ॥ 07 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
मूर्ख व्यक्ति को स्पष्ट रूप से सुधारना चाहिए, क्योंकि वह दो पैरों वाला पशु के समान है। उसके कटु और अनुचित शब्द अदृश्य काँटे की तरह मन को घायल कर सकते हैं।

English Meaning:
A foolish person should be firmly corrected, for he is compared to a two-legged animal. His hurtful and improper words can pierce the mind like an unseen thorn.

rūpayauvanasampannā viśālakulasambhavāḥ ।
vidyāhīnā na śōbhantē nirgandhāḥ kiṃśukā yathā ॥ 08 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
रूप, यौवन और श्रेष्ठ कुल में जन्म होने पर भी यदि व्यक्ति विद्या से रहित है, तो वह शोभा नहीं देता। वह ऐसे पलाश के फूल के समान है जिसमें सुंदरता तो है, लेकिन सुगंध नहीं।

English Meaning:
Even a person blessed with beauty, youth, and noble birth does not truly shine without education. Such a person is like the beautiful Kimsuka flower, which has appearance but no fragrance.

kōkilānāṃ svarō rūpaṃ strīṇāṃ rūpaṃ pativratam ।
vidyā rūpaṃ kurūpāṇāṃ kṣamā rūpaṃ tapasvinām ॥ 09 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
कोयल का सौंदर्य उसकी मधुर वाणी है; स्त्री का श्रेष्ठ गुण पतिव्रत धर्म है; कुरूप व्यक्ति का सौंदर्य विद्या है और तपस्वियों का सौंदर्य क्षमा है।

English Meaning:
The beauty of the cuckoo lies in its melodious voice; a woman’s noble quality is described as devotion to her marital duty; learning is the beauty of one who lacks physical attractiveness, and forgiveness is the beauty of ascetics.

tyajēdēkaṃ kulasyārthē grāmasyārthē kulaṃ tyajēt ।
grāmaṃ janapadasyārthē ātmārthē pṛthivīṃ tyajēt ॥ 10 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
कुल की रक्षा के लिए एक व्यक्ति का त्याग किया जा सकता है; गाँव की रक्षा के लिए पूरे कुल का त्याग किया जा सकता है; जनपद के हित के लिए गाँव का त्याग किया जा सकता है और आत्मकल्याण के लिए पूरी पृथ्वी का भी त्याग किया जा सकता है।

English Meaning:
For the sake of the family, one individual may be sacrificed; for the sake of the village, a family may be sacrificed; for the sake of the larger community, a village may be sacrificed; and for the sake of the Self, even the whole world may be renounced.

udyōgē nāsti dāridryaṃ japatō nāsti pātakam ।
maunēna kalahō nāsti nāsti jāgaritē bhayam ॥ 11 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
परिश्रम करने वाले के लिए गरीबी नहीं रहती; जप करने वाले के लिए पाप का नाश होता है; मौन रहने से कलह नहीं होता और जागरूक व्यक्ति को भय नहीं रहता।

English Meaning:
There is no poverty for one who works diligently; sincere spiritual recitation helps remove sin; silence prevents quarrels, and vigilance keeps fear away.

atirūpēṇa vā sītā atigarvēṇa rāvaṇaḥ ।
atidānādbalirbaddhō hyatisarvatra varjayēt ॥ 12 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
अत्यधिक रूप के कारण सीता का हरण हुआ, अत्यधिक गर्व के कारण रावण का विनाश हुआ और अत्यधिक दान के कारण राजा बलि बंधन में पड़े। इसलिए हर क्षेत्र में अति से बचना चाहिए।

English Meaning:
Because of extraordinary beauty, Sita was carried away; because of excessive pride, Ravana met his downfall; and because of excessive generosity, King Bali was bound. Therefore, excess should be avoided in every matter.

kō hi bhāraḥ samarthānāṃ kiṃ dūraṃ vyavasāyinām ।
kō vidēśaḥ suvidyānāṃ kaḥ paraḥ priyavādinām ॥ 13 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
सामर्थ्यवान व्यक्ति के लिए कौन-सा कार्य भारी है? परिश्रमी और दृढ़निश्चयी व्यक्ति के लिए कौन-सा स्थान दूर है? विद्वान के लिए कौन-सा देश पराया है? और मधुरभाषी व्यक्ति के लिए कौन पराया रह सकता है?

English Meaning:
What task is too difficult for a capable person? What place is too distant for one who is determined and industrious? What country is foreign to the learned? And who can remain a stranger to one who speaks kindly?

ēkēnāpi suvṛkṣēṇa puṣpitēna sugandhinā ।
vāsitaṃ tadvanaṃ sarvaṃ suputrēṇa kulaṃ yathā ॥ 14 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
जिस प्रकार एक ही पुष्पित और सुगंधित उत्तम वृक्ष पूरे वन को सुगंधित कर देता है, उसी प्रकार एक सद्गुणी और योग्य पुत्र पूरे कुल को गौरवान्वित कर देता है।

English Meaning:
Just as a single blossoming and fragrant tree can fill an entire forest with its fragrance, one virtuous and worthy son can bring honor and glory to the whole family.

ēkēna śuṣkavṛkṣēṇa dahyamānēna vahninā ।
dahyatē tadvanaṃ sarvaṃ kuputrēṇa kulaṃ yathā ॥ 15 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
जिस प्रकार एक सूखा वृक्ष आग पकड़कर पूरे वन को जला सकता है, उसी प्रकार एक कुपुत्र पूरे कुल को संकट और अपयश में डाल सकता है।

English Meaning:
Just as a single dry tree, once consumed by fire, can burn an entire forest, one unworthy son can bring suffering and disgrace upon the whole family.

ēkēnāpi suputrēṇa vidyāyuktēna sādhunā ।
āhlāditaṃ kulaṃ sarvaṃ yathā chandrēṇa śarvarī ॥ 16 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
जिस प्रकार एक चन्द्रमा पूरी रात्रि को प्रकाशित और आनंदमय कर देता है, उसी प्रकार एक विद्वान, सदाचारी और योग्य पुत्र पूरे कुल को प्रसन्नता और गौरव से भर देता है।

English Meaning:
Just as a single moon illuminates and beautifies the entire night, one learned, virtuous, and worthy son fills the whole family with joy and honor.

kiṃ jātairbahubhiḥ putraiḥ śōkasantāpakārakaiḥ ।
varamēkaḥ kulālambī yatra viśrāmyatē kulam ॥ 17 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
ऐसे अनेक पुत्रों से क्या लाभ जो केवल शोक और संताप का कारण बनें? एक ही ऐसा पुत्र श्रेष्ठ है जो अपने कुल का आधार बने और जिसके कारण पूरा परिवार सुख और शांति का अनुभव करे।

English Meaning:
What is the benefit of having many children if they become sources of sorrow and distress? It is better to have one worthy child who becomes the support of the family and brings peace and stability to the household.

lālayētpañchavarṣāṇi daśavarṣāṇi tāḍayēt ।
prāptē tu ṣōḍaśē varṣē putrē mitravadācharēt ॥ 18 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
पारंपरिक नीति के अनुसार, बच्चे के प्रारंभिक पाँच वर्षों में उसे प्रेम से पालना चाहिए, अगले दस वर्षों में उचित अनुशासन देना चाहिए और सोलह वर्ष की आयु के बाद पुत्र के साथ मित्र के समान व्यवहार करना चाहिए।

English Meaning:
According to this traditional teaching, a child should be lovingly nurtured during the first five years, guided with appropriate discipline during the next ten years, and treated like a friend after reaching the age of sixteen.

upasargē’nyachakrē cha durbhikṣē cha bhayāvahē ।
asādhujanasamparkē yaḥ palāyētsa jīvati ॥ 19 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
आक्रमण, शत्रु की सेना, भयंकर अकाल या दुष्ट लोगों के संपर्क जैसी संकटपूर्ण परिस्थितियों में जो व्यक्ति समय रहते वहाँ से निकल जाता है, वही अपने जीवन की रक्षा कर पाता है।

English Meaning:
During invasion, enemy attacks, severe famine, or dangerous association with wicked people, the person who wisely withdraws from such circumstances in time is the one who preserves life.

dharmārthakāmamōkṣāṇāṃ yasyaikō’pi na vidyatē ।
ajāgalastanasyēva tasya janma nirarthakam ॥ 20 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
जिस व्यक्ति के जीवन में धर्म, अर्थ, काम और मोक्ष—इन चार पुरुषार्थों में से एक भी उद्देश्य नहीं है, उसका जन्म उस बकरी के गले में लटकते निष्फल स्तन के समान व्यर्थ कहा गया है।

English Meaning:
A person whose life is devoid of even one of the four aims—Dharma, Artha, Kama, and Moksha—is said to have lived meaninglessly, like the useless teat hanging from a goat’s neck.

mūrkhā yatra na pūjyantē dhānyaṃ yatra susañchitam ।
dāmpatyē kalahō nāsti tatra śrīḥ svayamāgatā ॥ 21 ॥

हिंदी अर्थ:
जिस स्थान पर मूर्खों का सम्मान नहीं होता, जहाँ अन्न-धन पर्याप्त मात्रा में संचित रहता है और जहाँ पति-पत्नी के बीच कलह नहीं होता, वहाँ स्वयं लक्ष्मी अर्थात् समृद्धि निवास करती है।

English Meaning:
Where fools are not honored, food and grain are stored in abundance, and there is no conflict between husband and wife, prosperity itself comes and dwells there.

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    Some spiritual moments are so powerful that they deserve to be seen, felt, and experienced by many. Through “Share Your Divine Video Experiences,” you can upload videos capturing your sacred journeys, temple visits, miracles, blessings, rituals, or moments of deep devotion. Your videos have the power to spread positivity, awaken faith, and inspire thousands of devotees around the world. You can share videos of: Temple darshans & aartis Special rituals, festivals & celebrations Divine moments during yatras or pilgrimages Personal spiritual experiences or blessings Miraculous events or heart-touching stories Why Share Your Divine Videos? Let others experience sacred moments visually Inspire devotees with real spiritual experiences Contribute to India’s digital devotional library Spread peace, faith, and divine vibrations Help preserve rare rituals and traditions Your divine moments can uplift many hearts. Let your video become a light for others. ✨ Share Your Divine Video Experiences and let the world feel the grace you witnessed.
    Have a question, suggestion, or something you’d like to share? We’re here to listen. Whether it’s feedback, spiritual queries, collaboration ideas, or support-related messages—simply reach out and write to us. Your thoughts matter, and we’re always happy to connect with you. ✨ Just write to us, and we’ll get back to you with love, support, and guidance.

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