Chapter – 17– Chanakya Neethi – 11 – 22
Rishi Chanakya speaks “ It is inauspicious
to consume the leftover meal and water, especially the consumption of water 1)
that was used to wash the feet 2) somebody’s
leftover 3) water consumed that was used
for sun worship/Sandhyavandhana is considered as most impure, in these cases the
observance of Chandrayana Vratha is needed to remove the impurities. The hands
should be adorned with the practice of ‘Charity’, not with the golden ornaments.
The body gets cleansed after the bath not that smearing the sandalwood paste will not bring purity. The satisfaction achieved not with the consumption of
sumptuous meals on a regular basis, the real pleasure is gained with the
admiration of the people. The liberation from repeated births/Mukthi is achieved
with the supreme wisdom that is the knowledge of Paramathma Parambhramam
resides as a soul in the Jeeva, the knowledge of all-pervasive Bhramam represents
living and non-living things, oneness-in-all, unfortunately not by shaving the
head or wearing saffron robes. The inauspicious
deeds are 1) visiting the house of Kshuraka/barber for shave 2) the sandalwood
paste collected by crushing on the red brick 3) take pleasure in watching one’s
own shadow in the water. Thundi is a toxic seed and the consumption of the same
would result in a state of unconsciousness. Vacha is a medicinal herb and the consumption
of the same would bring back the consciousness immediately. Sthree/women have
the unique ability to beguile the men and weaken them instantly. The
consumption of milk removes the exhaustion instantly. The truthful people who fight for the welfare of
others will get rid of obstacles and achieve prosperity all through their lives.
The person who has 1) virtuous and devoted wife as a companion, protect Sthree
Dharma 2) virtuous children who sincerely follow the command of the father 3)
fair wealth earned in truthful ways 4) and grandchildren does he requires to
be in the heavenly abode? The animals
and humans have the following things in common 1) fear and anxieties 2)
consumption of meal at regular intervals 3) Nidra/sleep 4) Maithunam/physical relationship.
The supreme knowledge and wisdom of the human makes him stand out from the
clause of animals, the people who do not earn the knowledge of ‘self’ or
Paramathma Parambhramam, or does not strive to achieve any of these Dharma,
Artha, Kama, and Moksha are considered animals. The honey bees take shelter
in the freshly bloomed lotus flowers, if the elephant makes a futile effort to sidetrack
them by flapping wide ears would not succeed, on the other hand, it would create
blotch on its cheek. There are eight types of people who do not understand
the grief of others 1) King 2) prostitute 3) Yama 4) Agni/fire 5) infant 6)
beggar and 7) tax-collector. The flowers of Kethaki grown in the muddy lands
win over the hearts of everyone, even though they have grown in the mud-covered
terrain, have no fruits to offer, and fully covered with thorns. The following
things are extremely dangerous if it was vested in single individual 1) youthfulness
2) immense wealth 3) Prabhuthvam/fascism and 4) Aviveka/lack of knowledge.”
Padhashesham Peethashesham Sandhyashesham
Thadhaiva Cha | Shvanamoothra Samam
Thoyam Peethva Chandhrayanam Chareth ||
Dhanena Panir Na Thu Kankanena | Snanena
Shudhdhir Na Thu Chandhanena | Manena Thripthir Na Thu Bhojanena | Jjanena
Mukthir Na Thu Mundanena ||
Napithasya Grihe Kshauram Pashane Gandhalepanam | Athmaroopam
Jale Pashyath Shakrasyapi Shriyam Hareth
||
Sadhya: Prajjahara Thundi Sadhya:
Prajjakari Vacha | Sadhya: Shakthihara Nari Sadhya: Shakthikaram Paya: ||
Paropakaranam Yesham Jagarththi
Hridhaye Satham | Nashyanthi
Vipadhasthesham Sampadha: Syu: Padhe Padhe ||
Yadhi Rama Yadhi Cha RaMa Yadhi Thanayo Vinaya Gunapetha: |
Thanaye Thanayothpaththi: Suravara Nagare Kimadhikyam ||
Ahara Nidhra Bhaya Maidhunani |
Samanyamethath Pashubhir Naranam | Jjanam Naranamadhiko Vishesho | Jjanena Heena: Pashubhi: Samana ||
Dhanarththino Madhukara Yadhi
Karnnathalair | Dhoorikritha: Karivarena Madhandha Budhdhya | Thasyaiva Gandayuga Mandana Haniresha | Bhringa: Punar
Vikacha Padhmavane Vasanthi ||
Raja Veshya Yamashcha Agnisthaskaro Balayachakau | Para
Dhukham Na Jananthi Ashtamo Gramakandaka: ||
Adha: Pashyasi Kim Bale Pathitham Thava
Kim Bhuvi | Re Re Moorkha Na Janasi Gatham Tharunya Maukthikam ||
Vyalashrayapi Vikalapi Sakandakapi |
Vakrapi Pankilabhavapi Dhurasadhapi | Gandhena Bandhurasi Kethaka Pushpavalli |
Yeko Guna: Khalu Nihanthi Samastha Dhoshan ||
Yauvanam Dhana Sampaththi:
Prabhuthvamavivekitha | Yekaikamapyanarththaya
Kim Yathra Chathushtayam ||
||Chanakyaneethi Samapatham ||
