Chapter – 9 – Chanakya Neethi 1 – 14
Rishi Chanakya speaks “Whoever yearns to
achieve Mukthi/a unique state of free from miseries and happiness of worldly
existence, live in extreme bliss, do not
overact to the situations of happiness or sorrow, grace or disgrace, gain or
loss etc. with the knowledge of Paramarththa Thaththva that the material
matters/richness, wealth, fame, possession, people undergo constant
transformation and ruin, the Athman/soul/Bhramam is eternal, pure, free from
miseries and sorrows, unblemished, has neither death nor birth, the Sadhaka
strictly 1)abandon interests in worldly
matters, luxuries, and comforts, known as Vishayavisha/toxic poison 2) practice
perfect control over sense, observe celibacy to get rid of impurities like ego,
anger, jealousy, pride, lust, and desire, 3) strictly follows truthfulness,
kindness, innocence, and endurance, with
the practice of meditation and contemplation upon the supreme Lord, the Sadhaka
achieves nectar-like supreme bliss. Whoever takes great pleasure in spreading
rumors and other’s confidential matters would get destroyed like a snake
trapped under the heap of mud. The most apparent truth is 1) The precious
yellow metals do not have fragrance 2) Sugarcane is not as soft and supple as
fruits 3) sandalwood trees does not hold flowers 4) an intellectual does not
concentrate on accumulating wealth and 5) wise ruler with long-life is
unrealistic. The foremost Karma and Gnanendhriyas are 1) nectar is the superior
among the herbs 2) Bhojana/sumptuous meal is the greatest experience 3) eye are
an important sense organ 4) the brain is an important part of the human body. The
learned twice-born meticulously calculates the timings of Lunar and Solar
eclipses and inform the people to 0berseve austerities, it is undeniable that
this Dhivajas deserves huge respect for their predictions, while there was no
air travels system prevailed or study of planets and stars were introduced
into a large scale. The seven types of people should not sleep while they are
at work 1) student 2) servant 3) traveler 4) person who is hungry/Kshudharththi
5) fearful person/Bhayakathara 6) a person carrying weight/Bhandhi and 7)
watchman. It is not advisable to disrupt
the sleep of 1) snake 2) king 3) tiger 4) infant 5) elderly people 6) Dog and
7) ignorant. The twice-born/Bhramin who have practiced Veda Adhyayana as a
means to earn a livelihood, and engage in selling the knowledge for wealth, and serving the Shudhra are
considered as a snake without poison. The
person whose anger does not create trepidation in others, or his/her happiness
does not bring warmth in others are not capable to punish or spread happiness,
hence their anger and happiness are futile. The snake spreads its hood to
instill fear in the opponent, therefore be it poisonous or not the snake should
spread its hood. The learned, intellectuals spend their morning hours listening
to the stories from Sri Mahabharath, in the afternoon they discuss lessons
learned from Sri Ramayan, and in the night hours they discuss the myths from
Bhagavatha Mahapuran. The ignorant and wicked people spend morning hours to
listen to Dhyootha Prasanga/gambling, spend their afternoon discuss on women /Sthree
Prasanga and in the night hours they discuss on Chaura Prasanga/theft. Whoever constructs
beautiful garlands to adorn the deity, grind the sandal paste to decorate the deity,
and composes verse praising the glories of the Lord, and conducts the worship of the
deity would achieve the splendor of Lord Indra. The people and things achieve
goodness, if they put under immense pressure 1) Sugarcane 2) Til/sesame seeds
3)Shudhra 4) wicked women 5) gold 6) sand 7) sandalwood 8) curd and 9)betel nut. The important lessons are 1)
sufferings of poverty should be tackled with boldness; 2) old clothes should
handle with great care and should be kept clean 3) tasteless meals should be
served hot 4) the lack of attractiveness can be well compensated with the
virtues.”
Mukthimicchasi Cheththatha Vishayan
Vishavaththyaja | Kshamarjjava Dhayathoshasathyam Peeyushavath Bhaja ||
Parasparasya Marmmani Ye Bhashanthe Naradhama: | Tha Yevam Vilayam Yanthi
Valmikodhara Sarppavath ||
Gandha: Suvarnne Phalamikshu Dhande |
Nakari Pushpam Khalu Chandhanasya | Vidhvan Dhanadyashcha Nripashchirayu: | Dhathu: Pura Kopi Na Budhdhidhoabhooth ||
Sarvaushadheenam Amritha Pradhana |
Sarveshu Saukhyeshvashanam Pradhanam | Sarvendhriyanam Nayanam Pradhanam |
Sarveshu Gathreshu Shira: Pradhanam ||
Dhootho Na Sancharathi Khe Cha Chaleccha
Varththa | Poorvam Na Jalpitham Idham Na
Cha Sangamosthi | Vyomini Sthitham Ravi
Shashi Grahanam Prashastham | Janathi Yo Dhvijavara: Sa Katham Na Vidhvan ||
Vidhyarththi Sevaka: Pandha: | Kshudharththo Bhayakathara:
| Bhandi Cha Prathihari Cha |
Sapthasupthan Prabhodhayeth ||
Ahim Nripam Cha Shardhoolam Vridhdham Cha
Balakam Thadha | Parshvanam Cha Moorkham Cha Saptha Supthan Na Bodhayeth ||
Arththadheethashcha Yair
Vedhasthadha Shoodhranna Bhojina: | The
Dhvija: Kim Karishyanthi Nirvisha Iva Pannaga: ||
Yasmin Rushte Bhayam Nasthi Thushte
Naiva Dhanagama: |
Nigrahoanugraho Nasthi Sa Rushte: Kim Karishyathi ||
Nirvishenapi Sarppena Karththavya
Mahathi Phana | Vishamasthu Na Chapyasthu Phatatopo Bhayankara: ||
Prathar Dhyootha Prasangena
Madhyahne Sthree Prasangatha: | Rathrau
Chaura Prasangena Kalo Gacchanthi
Dheematham ||
Swahastha Grathitha Mala Swahasthaghrishta
Chandhanam | Swahastha Likhitham Sthothram Shakrasyapi Shriyam Hareth ||
Ikshudhandasthila: Shoodra: Kantha
Hema Cha Medhinee | Chandhanam Dhadhi
Thamboolam Mardhdhanath Gunavardhanam ||
Dharidhratha Dheerathaya Virajathe |
Kuvasthratha Shubhatha Virajathe |
Kadhannatha Choshnathaya Virajathe | Kurupatha Sheelathaya Virajathe ||
