Sanskrit quote nr. 50 (Maha-subhashita-samgraha)
Sanskrit text:
अकामां कामयानस्य शरीरमुपतप्यते ।
इच्छन्तीं कामयानस्य प्रीतिर्भवति शोभना ॥akāmāṃ kāmayānasya śarīramupatapyate |
icchantīṃ kāmayānasya prītirbhavati śobhanā ||
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Presented above is a Sanskrit aphorism, also known as a subhāṣita, which is at the very least, a literary piece of art. This page provides critical research material such as an anlaysis on the poetic meter used, an English translation, a glossary explaining technical terms, and a list of resources including print editions and digital links.