नमन्ति फलिनो वृक्षाः नमन्ति गुणिनो जनाः ।
शुष्ककाष्ठानि मूर्खाश्च न नमन्ति कदाचन ॥
नमन्ति = bend/ bow down
फलिनो = with fruits
वृक्षाः = trees
नमन्ति = bend
गुणिनो = virtuous/ wise
जनाः = people
शुष्ककाष्ठानि = dried stems
मूर्खाश्च = मूर्खः- idiots, च- and
न = not
नमन्ति = bend
कदाचन = ever
Meaning:
Trees with fruits bow down, virtuous people bow down, but dried stems and idiots never bow down.
Kannada Meaning:
ಹಣ್ಣುಗಳನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ಮರಗಳು ಬಾಗುತ್ತವೆ, ಸದ್ಗುಣಿಗಳು ಬಾಗುತ್ತಾರೆ, ಆದರೆ ಒಣಗಿದ ಕಾಂಡಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಮೂರ್ಖರು ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಬಾಗುವುದಿಲ್ಲ.
Hindi Meaning:
फल वाले पेड़ झुक जाते हैं, अच्छे लोग झुक जाते हैं, लेकिन सूखे तने और मूर्ख कभी नहीं झुकते।
Understanding:
Trees with fruits bow down as a humble gesture of gratitude for the abundance they bear. This act symbolizes the weight of their own success and the importance of staying grounded despite reaching great heights.
Similarly, virtuous people bow down not out of weakness, but out of respect and humility towards others. Their humility is a reflection of their inner strength and wisdom, acknowledging the interconnectedness of all beings.
On the other hand, dried stems and idiots never bow down, representing a lack of understanding or appreciation for the world around them. Their rigidity and ignorance prevent them from recognizing the value of humility and respect.
In essence, the act of bowing down transcends mere physical movement; it embodies a profound spiritual and moral significance that speaks to the essence of one's character and values.
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