NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared a traditional Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing the enduring value of good company, scholarly discourse, and selfless friendship as essential foundations for personal integrity and peace.
Taking to social media platform X, the Prime Minister highlighted the ancient verse as a timeless guide for ethical living, self-improvement, and choosing noble guidance in personal and public life.
Cultural & Philosophical Context
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Sanskrit Shloka:
“उत्तमैः सह साङ्गत्यं पण्डितैः सह सत्कथाम्। अलुब्धैः सह मित्रत्वं कुर्वाणो नावसीदति॥”
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Core Translation & Meaning:
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“One who keeps company with noble people, engages in meaningful discourse with scholars, and fosters friendship with the ungreedy (selfless) shall never suffer or be ruined.”
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Key Themes: Ethical leadership, value of good company (Satsang), scholarly wisdom, and unselfish alliance.
