Chapter – 8 – Chanakya Neethi 11 – 20
Rishis Chanakya speaks “It is the Bhava/emotion,
Bhakti of the devotees makes him/her perceive the Paramathma Parambhramam
Bhagavan in the idol, it is not that the wood or stone or sand reveals the presence of the
supreme Lord in it, hence the Bhava is the foremost requirement in the devotion to perceive
that all-pervasive supreme Bhramam. If the worship of the Lord is sincerely carried
out in the idol made out of gem, or stone or sand, or wood, or metal, undoubtedly
it would please the particular deity/Devatha, and the worshiper would achieve
Shreyas with true devotion. The true facts are 1) there is no Tapasya
superior to the serenity of mind/Shanthi, 3) there is no happiness superior to
contentment, 4) there is no Dharma superior to kindness, and 5) there is no illness
worse than greediness and desire. The virtue, discipline, attitude,
Vidhya/wisdom and delight make the life of Jeeva fruitful. 1) The virtues in a
person multiply his/her beauty 2) The discipline and behavior multiply the fame of the clan and parents 3) The success in the life a person depends on the
wisdom and skill 4) The pleasure and joy in the Jeeva enhance the wealth. The most
unfortunate Jeevas are 1) The attractive person who lack virtues, 2) person who lacks discipline and character
bring destruction to the clan and shame to parents 3) Vidya/wisdom or education
of the person that is not helpful in achieving success or skill 4) person who
lack contentment in the wealth and possessions. The purest on the Earth are 1)
The water found on the depth of the land 2) virtuous women 3) wise ruler who
ensures happiness and welfare of the people and 4) a contented Bhramin/ twice-born. The four kinds of people meet their own
destruction 1) The unhappy twice-born/Bhramin 2) The Kings who take immense
pleasure and enjoyment in the possession of the Kingdom/reckless ruler 3) prostitutes with shyness and 4)shameless
Kulasthree/woman born in the superior clan. The people who have achieved great
knowledge in various art forms and scriptures, Veda and Vedanta would be honored
even by the deities, and they shine in all walks of life and earn great
respect. If the person was born attractive in the illustrious clan, does not have the wisdom or good education would be considered as unfortunate, like the flower
without scent. The people who consume meat, addicted to spirituous drinks, deceitful
and wicked, and uneducated is considered as a two-legged animal, they are a mere
burden on the Earth. The performance of Yajja/fire sacrifices without following
prescribed rules from the scriptures would bring destruction to the person as
well as to society. If the
Yajja/fire sacrifices were not performed without following strict rules and
regulations prescribed in the scriptures would bring mass destruction, therefore Yajja
can be a provider of a boon if it was performed following strict austerities,
otherwise, it could destroy the entire region
1) An Yajja/fire sacrifices performed without the Annadhanam/offering meals to
the twice-born and people who have participated in the Yajja would destroy the
Kingdom/region 2) An Yajja performed without following the Vedic chants destroys the person who performed
the Yajja 3) Yajja performed without offering Dhanam/charities would destroy
the person who is Yajaman/master of the Yajja.”
Na Devo Vidhyathe Kashte Na Pashane Na Mrinanmaye | Bhave Hi Vidhyathe Devasthasmath Bhavohi Karanam ||
Kashta Pashana Dhathoonam Krithva Bhavena
Sevanam | Shradhdhaya Cha
Thaya Sidhdhasthasya Vishnu:
Praseedhathi ||
Shanthithulyam Thaponasthi Na Santhoshath Param Sukham | Na Thishnaya: Paro
Vyadhir Na Cha Dharmo Dhayapara: ||
Guno Bhooshayathe Roopam Sheelam
Bhooshayathe Kulam | Sidhdhir Bhooshayathe Vidhyam Bhogo Bhooshayathe Dhanam ||
Nirgunasya Hatham Roopam Dhu:sheelasya
Hatham Kulam | Asidhdhasya Hatha Vidhya
Abhogena Hatham Dhanam ||
Shudhdham Bhoomigatham Thoyam Shudhdha
Nari Pathivratha | Shuchi: Kshemakaro Raja Santhushto Bhramana: Shuchi: ||
Asanthushta Dhvija Nashta:
Santhushtashcha Maheebhritha: |
Salajja Ganika Nashta
Nirllajjashcha Kulangana: ||
Kim Kulena Vishalena
Vidhyaheenena Dhehinam | Dhushkalam Chapi Vidhusho Devairapi Sa
Poojyathe ||
Vidhvan Prashasyathe Loke
Vidhvan Sarvathra Poojyathe |
Vidhyaya Labathe Sarvam Vidhya Sarvathra
Poojyathe ||
Roopa Yauvana Sampanna Vishala
Kulasambhava: | Vidhyaheena Na Shobhanthe
Nirgandha: Iva Kimshuka ||
Mamsa Bhakshyai: Surapanair
Moorkhaishchakshara Varjithai: |
Pashubhi: Purushakarair Bharakrantha Hi
Medhini ||
Anna Heeno Dhaheth Rashtram
Manthraheenashcha Rithvija: | Yajamanam
Dhanaheeno Nasthi Yajjasamo Ripu: ||
