Vidya Dadati Vinayam (विद्या ददाति विनयम्) in Sanskrit with meaning

“Vidya Dadati Vinayam” shloka is mentioned in Hitopadesha (हितोपदेश) which is composed by Narayan pandit.

This beautiful subhashita (wise saying) comes from the Hitopadesha (an ancient Sanskrit text on ethics and practical wisdom, similar to Panchatantra). It is often quoted in schools and colleges across India as a motto emphasizing that education is not just about degrees or money, but about building character and leading a fulfilling life

Sanskrit Shloka

विद्या ददाति विनयं विनयाद्याति पात्रताम् ।
पात्रत्वाद्धनमाप्नोति धनाद्धर्मं ततः सुखम् ॥

Hindi Meaning

विद्या विनय देती है, विनय से पात्रता आती है, पात्रता से धन आता है, धन से धर्म होता है, और धर्म से सुख प्राप्त होता है।

English Meaning

knowledge gives discipline, from discipline comes worthiness, from worthiness one gets wealth, from wealth one does good deeds, from that comes the happiness.

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