The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Praśnottararatnamālikā

Verse 28

कः कुलकमलदिनेशः सति गुणाविभवेऽपि यो नम्रः ।कस्य वशे जगदेतत्प्रियहितवचनस्यधर्मनिरतस्य ॥ २७ ॥

In plain words

Who is the sun that makes the family lotus bloom? One who remains modest even when rich in virtues and power. And whose power is this entire world under? The one devoted to righteousness and words that are both kind and true.

Close to the Sanskrit

Who is the sun to the lotus-family? Who is humble even when possessing wealth and power? In whose control is this world? Of one devoted to kind, beneficial words and righteousness.