He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away; but he who is not in our heart is far though he may really be nearby. Chanakya heartlivemind Change image and share on social
There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth. Chanakya bitterfriendshipinterest Change image and share on social
As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family. Chanakya aflameburndestroy Change image and share on social
Test a servant while in the discharge of his duty, a relative in difficulty, a friend in adversity, and a wife in misfortune. Chanakya adversitydifficultydischarge Change image and share on social
Books are as useful to a stupid person as a mirror is useful to a blind person. Chanakya blindbookmirror Change image and share on social
The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind. But the goodness of a person spreads in all directions. Chanakya directionflowerfragrance Change image and share on social
Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are needed by one who desires to rise to the divine platform. Chanakya compassionatedesiredivine Change image and share on social
A man is born alone and dies alone; and he experiences the good and bad consequences of his karma alone; and he goes alone to hell or the Supreme abode. Chanakya abidebadbear Change image and share on social
Even if a snake is not poisonous, it should pretend to be venomous. Chanakya poisonouspretendsnake Change image and share on social
Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution. Chanakya carrycouncildetermine Change image and share on social