Hitopdesh • Chapter 2 • Shloka 138
इति विमृश्य तत्किमहं परपिण्डेनात्मानं पोषयामि । कष्टं भो । तदपि द्वितीयं
मृत्युद्वारम् ।
पल्लवग्राहि पाण्डित्यं क्रयक्रीतं च मैथुनम् ।
भोजनं च पराधीनं तिस्रः पुंसां विडंबनाः ॥
Having reflected thus (I said to myself) - What then? Shall I support myself with another's cake? O hard lot! That too, would be a second door of death. Superficial learning, sexual enjoyment obtained by payment, and dependence on others for one's bread - these three are humiliations to men.
Read Full Scripture
Install the Krishjan app to read the complete Hitopdesh with all chapters, verses, translations, and explanations. The app provides structured chapters, smooth navigation, and the ability to read scriptures offline.
All Chapters
Access all 18 chapters and every verse of the Hitopdesh in one place.Clear Translation
Understand each verse with clear Hindi and English translations.Read Offline
Read scriptures anytime even without an internet connection.
