Shlokas About Friendship

Friendship holds a sacred place in Hindu scriptures. The bond between Krishna and Sudama, the loyalty of Hanuman to Rama, and the companionship of the Pandavas — all teach us that true friendship is rooted in selflessness, trust, and unwavering support. These shlokas illuminate the dharma of friendship.

उद्धरेदात्मनात्मानं नात्मानमवसादयेत्। आत्मैव ह्यात्मनो बन्धुरात्मैव रिपुरात्मनः॥

Uddhared atmanatmanam natmanam avasadayet, atmaiva hyatmano bandhur atmaiva ripur atmanah

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One should uplift oneself by oneself. The self is its own friend, and the self is its own enemy. Be your own best friend first.

Bhagavad Gita 6.5

मित्रस्य चक्षुषा सर्वाणि भूतानि समीक्षन्ताम्।

Mitrasya chakshusha sarvani bhutani samikshantam

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May we look upon all beings with the eye of a friend. True friendship extends beyond individuals to embrace all creation.

Yajurveda 36.18

सुहृदं सर्वभूतानां ज्ञात्वा मां शान्तिमृच्छति।

Suhridam sarvabhutanam jnatva mam shantim ricchati

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Knowing Me as the friend of all beings, one attains peace. God is the ultimate friend of every soul.

Bhagavad Gita 5.29

अजरामरवत् प्राज्ञो विद्यामर्थं च साधयेत्।

Ajaramaravat prajno vidyamartham cha sadhayet

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A wise person pursues knowledge and wealth as if they will never grow old — and the wisest pursuit is the friendship of the virtuous.

Hitopadesha

परोपकारः पुण्याय पापाय परपीडनम्।

Paropakarah punyaya papaya parapidanam

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Helping others is virtue; harming others is sin. The highest friendship is one where you dedicate yourself to the welfare of your companion.

Vidur Niti

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