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Mahabharat

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क्षिप्रं विजानाति चिरं शृणोति विज्ञाय चार्थं भजते न कामात् । नासंपृष्टो व्युपयुङ्क्ते परार्थे तत्प्रज्ञानं प्रथमं पण्डितस्य॥५-३३-२२॥

He understands swiftly, listens for a long time, and—having grasped the matter—pursues what is purposeful rather than what is driven by mere desire. Even unasked, he applies himself to another’s welfare. This is the first mark of discernment in a learned person.

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