Law of Success

Law of Success

अष्ठौ गुणा पुरुषं दीपयन्ति प्रज्ञा सुशीलत्वदमौ श्रुतं च।

पराक्रमश्चाबहुभाषिता च दानं यदाशक्ति कृतज्ञता च॥

aṣṭhau guṇā puruṣaṁ dīpayanti prajñā suśīlatvadamau śrutaṁ ca|

parākramaścābahubhāṣitā ca dānaṁ yadāśakti kṛtajñatā ca||

Eight virtues possessed by a person enables him to become outstanding (and shining) in the society.

1. Prajnaa... Intellect

2. Susheelatwam.. Exemplary character

3. Damam -- Self-control

4.Shrutam -- Knowledge in scriptures, lores and local practices

5. ParaakramaH -- Valour, boldness, physical fitness

6. Abahubhaashitaa-- Capacity to keep words to the minimum, keeping the mouth shut

7. Daanam -- Offering of presents and help for the needy

8 Yadaashakti Kritanjnataa -- Being grateful especially within ones own means