DAY 310
Foolishness Stays Hidden Only Until the Mouth Opens
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 in fine flowing robes looks impressive from a distance — but he looks impressive only for as long as he says nothing.
💡 TL;DR
Silence often creates the illusion of wisdom.
❓ TODAY'S QUESTION
Am I confident that speaking today will not expose a foolishness silence has been hiding?
📝Reflection
Silence often creates the illusion of wisdom. But whether that silence is real wisdom or simply hollow foolishness is revealed the instant the mouth opens. Whoever holds this verse in mind thinks twice before speaking — wondering whether the impressiveness gained through silence will collapse the moment words are spoken.
— ONGO · Curator
🌱Apply It Today
Before speaking today, check once whether your words will preserve or collapse the impression you have built so far.
📖 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.
