Friedrich Muller
Friedrich Muller
autumn cut love thy
Cut out the love of self, like an autumn lotus, with thy hand!
freedom obtained quiet thus true word
His thought is quiet, quiet are his word and deed, when he has obtained freedom by true knowledge, when he has thus become a quiet man.
amidst blame falter people rock solid wise
As a solid rock is not shaken by the wind, wise people falter not amidst blame and praise.
abuse arrow battle elephant endure endures sent shall
Silently shall I endure abuse as the elephant in battle endures the arrow sent from the bow: for the world is ill-natured.
companion lives man overcoming prudent walks
If a man find a prudent companion who walks with him, is wise, and lives soberly, he may walk with him, overcoming all dangers, happy, but considerate.
drinks happily law lives preached rejoices sage serene
He who drinks in the law lives happily with a serene mind: the sage rejoices always in the law, as preached by the elect.
law learnt man sees supporter talks
A man is not a supporter of the law because he talks much; even if a man has learnt little, but sees the law bodily, he is a supporter of the law, a man who never neglects the law.
fruit grows life man monkey runs seeking thirst
The thirst of a thoughtless man grows like a creeper; he runs from life to life, like a monkey seeking fruit in the forest.
listened wise
Wise people, after they have listened to the laws, become serene, like a deep, smooth, and still lake.
man wealthy whatever
Whatever place a faithful, virtuous, celebrated, and wealthy man chooses, there he is respected.