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- Read on →: śarīrāyāsajanaṁ karma vyāyāma-saṁjñitam
śarīrāyāsajanaṁ karma vyāyāma-saṁjñitam |
tat-kṛtvā tu sukhaṁ dehaṁ vimṛdrīyāt samantataḥ ||
(Suśruta-saṁhitā: Cikitsā-sthāna, 4.38)“Action that produces fatigue in the body is called vyāyāma (exercise). After doing this, however, thoroughly massage the relaxed body.”
- Read on →: śarīra-ceṣṭā yā ceṣṭā sthairyārthā bala-vardhinī
śarīra-ceṣṭā yā ceṣṭā sthairyārthā bala-vardhinī |
deha-vyāyāma-saṁkhyātā mātrayā tāṁ samācaret ||
(Caraka-saṁhitā: 7.31)“Movement of the body which is desirable, for the purpose of steadiness [alt. longevity], and increasing of strength is known as exercise of the body. Perform this in proper measure.”
- Read on →: atidānād balir baddho naṣṭo mānāt suyodhanaḥ
atidānād balir baddho naṣṭo mānāt suyodhanaḥ |
vinaṣṭo rāvaṇo laulyād ati sarvatra varjayet ||
(Cāṇakya-nīti)“Bali was bound by excessive giving. Duryodhana was ruined by [excessive] pride. Rāvaṇa was ruined by [excessive] greediness. [Therefore,] Excess should be given up in all respects.”
- Read on →: udyoginaṁ puruṣa-siṁham upaiti lakṣmīr
udyoginaṁ puruṣa-siṁham upaiti lakṣmīr
daivena deyam iti kāpuruṣā vadanti |
daivaṁ nihatya kuru pauruṣamātma-śaktyā
yatne kṛte yadi na sidhyati ko’tra doṣaḥ ||
(Hitopadeśa: 1.33)“An endeavoring, lion-like person attains good fortune (lakṣmī). Wretches say, ‘Fortune must be given by destiny.’ Set aside destiny and exert yourself with your full energy. If you make an effort but are not successful, what fault is there in that?”