The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Praśnottararatnamālikā

Verse 27

किं शोच्यं कार्पण्यं सति विभवे किं प्रशस्तमौदार्यम् ।कः पूज्यो विद्वद्भिः स्वभावतः सर्वदा विनीतो यः ॥ २६ ॥

In plain words

What is truly pitiable? Miserliness when one has wealth. What is most praised? True generosity. Who is revered by the wise? One who is naturally humble at all times.

Close to the Sanskrit

What is to be lamented? Meanness when wealth is present. What is praised? Generosity. Who is to be honored by the wise? Who is naturally always humble.