Kaak Cheshta Vidyarthee Ke Panch
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Kaak Cheshta, Bako Dhyanam,
Swan Nindra Tathaiwa Cha।
Alpahari, Grihtyaagi,
Vidyarthi Panch Lakshnam॥
Kaak Cheshta Vidyarthee Ke Panch About
Kaak Cheshta Vidyarthi Ke Panch is a Sanskrit shloka describing the five essential qualities of an ideal student using metaphors of animals and nature to illustrate diligence, focus, discipline, and lifestyle.
Meaning
The shloka states that an ideal student should have: 1) Kaak Cheshta - persistence like a crow, 2) Bako Dhyanam - concentration like a heron, 3) Shwan Nidra - light sleep like a dog, 4) Alpahari - eats moderately, and 5) Grihtyagi - willing to leave home comforts for study.
Benefits
- Encourages perseverance and hard work
- Promotes focused and disciplined study habits
- Ensures physical and mental alertness
- Fosters a dedicated and sacrifice-oriented attitude
Significance
This shloka is often recited and taught to students in India as a guide to the qualities they should develop to be successful in their educational pursuits and life.