सहसा विदधीत न क्रियाम् — Benefits & How to Chant
सहसा विदधीत न क्रियाम्
Complete guide to chanting correctly for maximum benefit
Benefits of Chanting सहसा विदधीत न क्रियाम्
Instills the wisdom of deliberation before any important action
Warns that haste and indiscretion are the root of grave misfortune
Encourages patience and clear judgement in decision-making
Reassures that prosperity naturally follows the thoughtful and virtuous
A practical guide for leaders, students and anyone facing major choices
A short, memorable verse for daily reflection on prudence
How to Chant सहसा विदधीत न क्रियाम्
Instructions
Recite the verse calmly when facing a significant choice, letting the opening words 'sahasā vidadhīta na kriyām' settle the mind before acting. Reflect on how careful deliberation, not impulsive haste, attracts both success and lasting fortune. It is traditionally quoted to advise rulers, merchants and students to weigh their actions before undertaking them.
Spiritual Significance
Sanskrit teachers and counsellors of kings have long quoted this verse to temper impulsive decisions; it is said that many a ruler was saved from ruin by pausing to recall 'sahasā vidadhīta na kriyām' before committing to a rash course of action.
Origin & History
Source: Hitopadesha (Subhashita)
Author: Narayana Pandita (compiler of the Hitopadesha)
The Hitopadesha is a collection of instructive animal fables in prose interspersed with verse, composed to teach princes wisdom and statecraft through delightful stories. This verse appears among its niti-shlokas, cautioning against impulsive action and exalting the prudent person whom prosperity itself comes to embrace.