What is the source of this Sanskrit verse?

This subhashitam is from Subhashitam.

What are the key themes of this verse?

The key themes of this subhashitam are: generosity, virtue, ethics, wisdom.

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गर्वाय परपीडायै

Subhashitam

गर्वाय परपीडायै दुर्जनस्य धनं बलम् । सज्जनस्य तु दानाय रक्षणाय च ते सदा ॥

गर्वायfor pride

परपीडायैfor tormenting others

दुर्जनस्यof the wicked

धनम्wealth

बलम्strength

सज्जनस्यof the good

दानायfor giving

रक्षणायfor protection

The wicked person's wealth and strength serve only his pride and the torment of others. But for the good person, they always serve for giving and for protecting.

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वृथा वृष्टिः समुद्रेषुRain over the ocean is in vain; food for one already full is in vain; charity to the rich is in vain; and a lamp lit in broad daylight is in vain.Subhashitam
लोभमूलानि पापानिGreed is the root of all sins and calamities. From greed springs enmity, and excessive greed brings complete ruin.Subhashitam
अङ्गेन गात्रं नयनेन वक्त्रंBody is graced by its limbs, face by the eyes, kingdom by justice, food by salt. Indeed, a life devoid of Dharma does not shine, just as a night does not shine without the moon.Mahasubhashita Sangraha
दानेन तुल्यो विधिरास्ति नान्योThere is no sacred act equal to giving; no enemy on earth worse than greed. There is no ornament equal to good character, and no wealth equal to contentment.Subhashitam

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