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Subhashitams
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1. Introduction to subhāṣitams
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subhāṣitams serve as a reminder of dharmic qualities.
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2. Being a King vs. Being a Scholar
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A king is worshipped in his own kingdom (whereas) a scholar is worshipped everywhere.
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3. From Knowledge to Happiness
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Knowledge (vidyā) is the ultimate prerequisite for the ultimate goal of happiness (sukham).
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4. The Four Parts of Learning
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Learning from a teacher, self-contemplation, discussion with fellow students, and time
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5. Who or what is not useful?
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Every letter, root, person has a purpose. A person who can utilize them wisely is hard to find.
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6. Rewards of virtuous deeds
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People desire the results of puṇya but not the puṇya itself. People do not want the consequences of pāpa and yet they willfully do them.
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7. Importance of Consistent Effort
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Without consistent effort our skills are useless
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8. Being Human
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Without dharma (right conduct) humans are no different from animals.
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9. Gods help those who help themselves
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God helps us by giving us the intellegince to help ourselves.
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10. Qualities of an ideal student
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The five qualities of an ideal student
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11. Be Equanimous
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Being equanimous in good and bad times will result in a balanced life.
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12. The importance of Intelligence
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Knowledge is only as good as the intelligence of the person who studies and implements it
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13. Being well-read or wise?
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Being wise is more important than being well-read
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14. Five Qualities of a Human Being
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Only a human can work on self-improvement. No animal has this capability.
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15. The Quality of the Source
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If we want to improve the quality of the world around us, let us improve ourselves.
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16. Superiority through virtues
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Superiority comes from virtues not position
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17. The ultimate destination
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Keshava - the ultimate refuge of all
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18. In the Service of Others
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Put oneself in service of others
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19. The Greatest Donation
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The greatest donation is that of knowledge
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20. The Divine Language
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Samskritam is gods' language, subhashitam is the most melodious form of poetry in samskritam
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