Friedrich Muller
Friedrich Muller
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.
furious hold holds hook mind mine rider shall wandering
This mind of mine went formerly wandering about as it liked, as it listed, as it pleased; but I shall now hold it in thoroughly, as the rider who holds the hook holds in the furious elephant.
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.
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.
autumn cut love thy
Cut out the love of self, like an autumn lotus, with thy hand!
great leave leaving man pleasure sees small wise
If by leaving a small pleasure one sees a great pleasure, let a wise man leave the small pleasure, and look to the great.
age elder head man
A man is not an elder because his head is grey; his age may be ripe, but he is called 'Old-in-vain.'
act bear committed evil fruit
For an evil act committed in the world does not bear fruit at once, like a cow.
commit elephant few man walk
Let a man walk alone, let him commit no sin, with few wishes, like an elephant in the forest.
enjoyment occasion whatever
If an occasion arises, friends are pleasant; enjoyment is pleasant, whatever be the cause.