The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Praśnottararatnamālikā

Verse 64

कश्च कुलक्षयहेतुः सन्तापः सज्जनेषु योऽकारि ।केषाममोघ वचनं ये च पुनः सत्यमौनशमशीलाः ॥ ६३ ॥

In plain words

What brings about the ruin of a lineage? Causing suffering to the virtuous. Whose word never fails? Those who are rooted in truth, inner stillness, and peace.

Close to the Sanskrit

What is the cause of the destruction of a lineage? Torment which was done among good people. Whose is the infallible speech? And who again are truthful, silent, and peace-dispositioned?