Atmanah pratikulani paresham na samacharet
“Atmanah pratikulani paresham na samacharet” means that whatever behavior or conduct you dislike for yourself, do not do it to others.
It is mentioned in Panchatantra , Kakolukiyam(book 3) verse 102
The Panchatantra is an ancient Indian collection of interrelated animal fables in Sanskrit verse and prose, written by Pandit Vishnu Sharma to teach “Nitisastra” to princes. It consists of five books (tantras) covering strategies of politics and human psychology through engaging stories, often highlighting morality, intellect, and practical wisdom.
Sanskrit Shloka
श्रूयतां धर्मसर्वस्वं श्रुत्वा चैवावधार्यताम् ।
आत्मनः प्रतिकूलानि परेषां न समाचरेत् ।।
English Meaning
Listen to the essence of Dharma and embrace it. Do not behave towards others in a way that you find unpleasant (painful) to yourself.
Hindi Meaning
हे मनुष्यों! तुम लोग धर्म का सार सुनो और सुनकर धारण करो, जो हम अपने लिये नहीं चाहते, उसको दूसरों के प्रति न करें ।
