DAY 275
Convincing Only Until He Opens His Mouth
기원후 4세기~중세 편찬(전통적으로 차나키야에 귀속)
ORIGINAL
दूरतः शोभते मूर्खो लम्बशाटपटावृतः । तावच्च शोभते मूर्खो यावत्किञ्चिन्न भाषते ॥ (dūrataḥ śobhate mūrkho lambaśāṭapaṭāvṛtaḥ, tāvac ca śobhate mūrkho yāvat kiñcin na bhāṣate)
📜 THE VERSE
A fool draped in fine robes looks impressive from afar — but he looks impressive only until he opens his mouth.
💡 TL;DR
Appearance can deceive for a moment, but the instant a person opens their mouth, their true measure is revealed.
❓ TODAY'S QUESTION
Do I judge people by their clothing or title, trusting them before I have even heard them speak?
📝Reflection
Appearance can deceive for a moment, but the instant a person opens their mouth, their true measure is revealed. This verse issues two warnings at once — do not be fooled by appearances, and be wary of what your own speech reveals about you. Speech is a test that cannot be hidden.
— ONGO · Curator
🌱Apply It Today
Before speaking today, pause and consider what your words will reveal about your true character.
📖 Source:
Subhashita (Traditional Sanskrit Maxims).
Sanskrit original with public-domain translations consulted; rendered independently by ONGO.
This verse is read as universal humanistic wisdom, not religion — no faith is promoted, and the reflection is 100% original ONGO content.
This verse is read as universal humanistic wisdom, not religion — no faith is promoted, and the reflection is 100% original ONGO content.
