“Danam bhogo nasha tisro gatayo bhavanti vitasya” is the famous Sanskrit which means “Virtues (qualities) remain virtues only when they are with someone who appreciates them”.
It is mentioned in Niti Shatakam which is a renowned Sanskrit text composed by the ancient Indian poet and philosopher Bhartrihari. Niti Shatakam is a collection of around 100 verses that focus on morals, ethics, and practical wisdom for living a noble and successful life.
Sanskrit Shloka
दानं भोगो नाशस्तिस्रो गतयः भवन्ति वित्तस्य।
यो न ददाति न भुङ्क्ते तस्य तृतीया गतिर्भवति।। – Niti shakatam verse 43
English Meaning
The person who neither donates his wealth nor consumes it himself , than the wealth has third fate of its destruction.
Hindi Meaning
जो व्यक्ति अपने धन का न तो दान करता है और न ही उसका स्वयं उपभोग करता है , वह धन तीसरी गति को प्राप्त करता है यानी उसका नाश होता है।
