Saturday, July 24, 2010

Kalidasa's Ushavandanam

When I was a Sanskrit student in college, Kalidasa was one of the many poets I admired. Here is a line I often think about.

"Each today, well-lived, makes yesterday a dream of happiness and each tomorrow a vision of hope. Look, therefore, to this day, for it and it alone is life."

Kalidasa's "Ushavandanam"

4 comments:

  1. Where is the Sanskrit version?

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  2. I do not know how to add the script here. This is the English translation.

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  3. A sign adorned a cemetery that said

    "You are as we once were"
    "As we are, you shall become"

    Vidya Swamy's Kitchen not only is full of wonderful and healthy recipes, it is a thought provoking respite to my busy day.
    Living 1 day at a time fully and lovingly is the key to happiness.

    Keep up the great work!

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  4. Thank you.

    Your sign is pretty thought provoking as well.

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