Shlokas About Patience

Patience (Kshama) is celebrated in Hindu scriptures as one of the greatest virtues — a quality of the truly strong. The earth patiently bears all beings; the tree gives shade even to the one who cuts it. These shlokas teach the transformative power of patience in the journey of dharma.

क्षमा धर्मस्य लक्षणम्।

Kshama dharmasya lakshanam

✦

Forgiveness and patience are the hallmarks of dharma. One who possesses patience possesses the essence of righteousness.

Mahabharata, Vana Parva

क्षमा बलमशक्तानां शक्तानां भूषणं क्षमा।

Kshama balam ashaktanam shaktanam bhushanam kshama

✦

Patience is the strength of the weak and the ornament of the strong. True power lies in the ability to endure.

Subhashitani

नातिक्रान्तानि शोचेत् प्रस्तुतानि करोति यः।

Natikrantani shochet prastutani karoti yah

✦

One who does not grieve over the past and acts in the present with patience attains lasting peace.

Vidur Niti

धैर्यं सर्वत्र साधनम्।

Dhairyam sarvatra sadhanam

✦

Courage and patience are the means to achieve everything. No obstacle can withstand the force of patient perseverance.

Subhashitani

शनैः शनैरुपरमेत् बुद्ध्या धृतिगृहीतया।

Shanaih shanair uparamet buddhya dhritigrhitaya

✦

Step by step, with patience and determination held by the intellect, one should still the mind. Spiritual growth requires patient effort.

Bhagavad Gita 6.25

Shlokas About Patience

Want to explore deeper?

Explore More Sacred Shlokas