“Simplicity and humility are virtues of the enlightened.”
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
- “Desires, though constantly indulged, never reach satisfaction.”
- “Spiritual detachment leads to true liberation.”
- “Meditation reveals the path to enlightenment.”
- “True wealth lies in wisdom, not material possessions.”
- “Spiritual realization requires discipline and sincerity.”
- “Meditation is the key to inner tranquility.”