Mark of a wise man.

Aatmajnaanam samaarambha stitikshaa dharmanityataa
Yamarthaannaapakarshanti sa vai pandita uchyate.
That one is wise who does not deviate from the higher goals of life, rooted as he is in self knowledge, endeavour, forberance and adherence to dharma.

Yasya krityam na vighnanti sheetamushnam bhayamsatih
Samriddhirasamriddhirvaa sa vai pandita uchyate.
That one is wise whose actions are not obstructed by cold, heat, fear, love affluence or poverty.

Naapraapyamabhivaanjhanti nashtam nechchhanti shochitum
Aapatsu ch na muhyanti sa vai pandita uchyate.
That one is wise who does not hanker after the unattainable, who does not worry over what is lost and who faces calamities without losing his senses.

Nischitwaa yah prakramate naantarvasati karmanah
Avandhyakaalo vashyaatmaa sa vai pandita uchyate.
That one is wise whose endeavors are preceded by a firm commitment, who does not take long rests before the task is accomplished, who does not waste his time and who has control over his mind.

Na hrishyatyaa masamnnaane naavamaanena tapyate
gaango hrada ivakshobhyo yah sah pandita uchyate.
That one is wise who does not rejoice when honoured does not become dejected when dis-honored and is not swayed by emotions under the mot trying circumstances.

Artham mahaantamaasaadya vidyaamaishwarya me va vaa.
Vicharatya samunnaddho yah sah pandita uchyate.
That one is wise who even after acquiring great wealth, learning or control over others goes about his job without being conceited in the heart.