“Nature’s beauty reminds us of life’s impermanence.”
This isn't one of Bhartrihari's verses. It is an idea from commentary on them. For his own words, see the verses we've referenced.
About the poet: Bhartrihari
Bhartrihari is the Sanskrit poet to whom the Shatakatraya is attributed: three collections of about 100 verses each, usually dated to around the 5th century CE. They cover worldly conduct (Niti), love (Shringara) and renunciation (Vairagya), often in a wry, sceptical voice.
More from Bhartrihari
- “Love for truth transcends worldly ambitions.”
- “Simplicity and humility are virtues of the enlightened.”
- “Contentment is the only true wealth.”
- “Ascetics find joy in solitude and meditation.”
- “The human body deteriorates, but desires remain insatiable.”
- “The embrace of loved ones is fleeting, but the embrace of wisdom is eternal.”