Adi Puran Part 1

SR No.: 090010
Original Sutra Author: Jinsenacharya
Author: Pannalal Jain
Publisher: Bharatiya Gyanpith
Publication Year: 2004
Total Pages: 782
Language: Sanskrit, Hindi
Classification: Book_Devnagari, Mythology, & Story
File Size: 27 MB

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सूक्तिसंचयः
महापुराण अनेक सूक्तियों का रत्नाकर है जैसा कि उसके निम्न श्लोकों से प्रकट है :
यथा महायरत्नानां प्रसूतिर्मकराकरात् ।
तथैव सूक्तरत्नानां प्रभवोऽस्मात्पुराणतः ॥२।११६॥ इस स्तम्भ में विद्वज्जनों के उपयोग के लिए कुछ सूक्तिरत्न समुद्धृत किये जाते हैं। भाषा अत्यन्त सरल है अतः हिन्दी अनुवाद पृथक से नहीं दिया जा रहा है।
पौरस्त्यैः शोधितं मार्ग को वा नानुवजेज्जनः ।१।३१। गुणगृह्यो हि सज्जनः ।१॥३७॥ त एव कवयो लोके त एव च विचक्षणाः । येषां धर्मकथाङ्गत्वं भारती प्रतिपद्यते ॥१॥६२॥ धर्मानुबन्धिनी या स्यात्कविता सैव शस्यते। शेषा पापात्रवायैव सुप्रयुक्तापि जायते ॥११६३॥ परेषां दूषणाज्जातु न बिभेति कवीश्वरः। किमुलूकमया धुन्वन् ध्वान्तं नोदेति भानुमान् ॥१७॥ परे तुष्यन्तु वा मा या कविः स्वार्थ प्रतीहताम् । न पराराधनाच्छ्यः श्रेयः सन्मार्गदर्शनान् ॥१७६॥ श्रेयोऽर्था हि सतां चेष्टा न लोकपरिपक्तये ।१।१४४। कस्य वान कृतार्थत्वं सन्निधौ महतो निधेः ।१।१६०। धूतान्धतमसो भास्वान् भास्यं किमवशेषयेत् ।१।१६३॥ महत्यादर्शिते वर्त्मन्यनन्धः कः परिस्खलेत् ।१।१६४। धर्मो हि मूलं सर्वासां धद्धिसुखसंपदाम् ।२।३३। धर्मः कामदुधा धेनुर्धर्मश्चिन्तामणिमहान् । धर्मः कल्पतरुः स्थेयान् धर्मो हि निधिरक्षयः ॥२॥३४॥ हितमवगणयेद्वा कः सुधीराप्तवाक्यम् ।२।१६१। दुरन्ता मोहसंततिः।४।२५॥ स्पर्द्धा टेकत्र भूष्णूनां क्रियासाम्याद्विवर्धते ।४।१३५॥ धर्माविष्टार्थसंपत्तिस्ततः कामसुखोदयः । स च संप्रीतये पुंसां धर्मात्सैषा परम्परा ॥५॥१५॥

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## Collection of Aphorisms

The **Mahapuraana** is a treasure trove of aphorisms, as evident from the following verses:

> Just as precious gems are born from the **Makara** (a mythical sea creature), so too are aphoristic gems born from this **Puraana**. (2.116)

This section presents some aphoristic gems for the use of scholars. The language is very simple, hence a separate Hindi translation is not provided.

> One should not follow the path explored by the easterners. (1.31)
> A good person is worthy of praise. (1.37)
> Those who have the essence of Dharma in their words are the true poets and wise men in the world. (1.62)
> Poetry that is based on Dharma is fruitful. Even if used well, other poetry is only for the wicked. (1.63)
> A great poet is never afraid of criticism from others. Just as the sun does not fear the darkness of owls, so too does a great poet not fear criticism. (1.17)
> A poet should not be swayed by the praise of others, but should focus on his own purpose. It is better to guide others on the right path than to seek their approval. (1.76)
> The efforts of good people are for their own benefit, not for the approval of the world. (1.144)
> Who can be content in the presence of a great treasure? (1.160)
> What is the use of light when darkness has been dispelled? (1.163)
> Who can stumble on a path illuminated by a great lamp? (1.164)
> Dharma is the root of all wealth, happiness, and prosperity. (2.33)
> Dharma is a wish-fulfilling cow, Dharma is a great jewel, Dharma is a wish-fulfilling tree, Dharma is an inexhaustible treasure. (2.34)
> Who, with a wise mind, would ignore the words of a friend? (2.161)
> The lineage of delusion is difficult to overcome. (4.25)
> Competition flourishes among the noble due to the similarity of their actions. (4.135)
> Wealth acquired through Dharma leads to the rise of desire and happiness. This tradition of acquiring wealth through Dharma brings joy to people. (5.15)