Sanskrit Mantra about Eloquence : aye mamodāsitameva jihvayā dvaye’pi tasminnanatiprayojane

अये ममोदासितमेव जिह्वया द्वयेऽपि तस्मिन्ननतिप्रयोजने।
गरौ गिरः पल्लवनार्थलाघवे मितं च सारं च वचो हि वाग्मिता॥

Transliteration:
aye mamodāsitameva jihvayā dvaye’pi tasminnanatiprayojane।
garau giraḥ pallavanārthalāghave mitaṃ ca sāraṃ ca vaco hi vāgmitā॥

English Translation:
Nala is saying this to Damayanti: My tongue remained apathetic (silent) in both cases-detailed speech as well as useless speech. Succinct and firm (meaningful), these are the features of eloquent speech.​

The verse "aye mamodāsitameva jihvayā dvaye’pi tasminnanatiprayojane। garau giraḥ pallavanārthalāghave mitaṃ ca sāraṃ ca vaco hi vāgmitā॥" is a Sanskrit verse that expresses the significance and power of speech. Let's break down its meaning:

Aye: This word is an exclamation used to draw attention or emphasis.

Mama: It means "my" or "mine."

Udāsita: It signifies "raised" or "elevated."

Meva: This word conveys the sense of "only" or "solely."

Jihvayā: It refers to the tongue or speech.

Dvaye: It denotes "two" or "both."

Api: This term means "also" or "even."

Tasmin: It refers to that or in that.

Anatiprayojane: It signifies the limitless or immeasurable potential.

Garau: It means "in praise" or "in words."

Giraḥ: It represents words or speech.

Pallavanārtha: It refers to beautiful or pleasing meanings.

Lāghave: It signifies lightness or ease.

Mitaṃ: This word means "measured" or "limited."

Ca: It denotes "and."

Sāraṃ: It signifies the essence or core.

Vaco: It represents words or speech.

Hi: It conveys the sense of "indeed" or "certainly."

Vāgmitā: It signifies eloquence or the quality of speech.

The verse conveys the following meaning: "Indeed, by my elevated tongue alone, both in that limitless potential and in praise, words with beautiful and pleasing meanings, as well as measured and essential speech, find their expression and eloquence."

This verse emphasizes the immense power and significance of speech. It suggests that our tongue, when used wisely and skillfully, possesses the ability to convey profound and beautiful meanings. It highlights that our words have the potential to bring forth limitless expressions, whether in praise, meaningful conversations, or conveying essential truths.

The verse also implies the importance of using words with care, precision, and understanding. It emphasizes the balance between the depth and beauty of words (pallavanārthalāghave) and their measured and essential nature (mitaṃ ca sāraṃ).

Overall, this verse celebrates the power and artistry of speech, emphasizing the importance of using words mindfully, skillfully, and with profound meaning. It serves as a reminder of the potential impact of our words and encourages the cultivation of eloquence and wisdom in our communication.

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