Bana

Bana (7th century) was a Sanskrit writer and poet of India, who is known primarily for his prose romances. He wrote Kadambari, and a biography of Harsh called Harshacharitam.

Wisdom & Quotes

• A prince who has no pride... a poet who has no jealousy, a trader who is not a thief, a husband who is not vindictive, a nobleman who is not poor, ... a gambler who is grateful, ... a minister who speaks the truth, a king's son who is not discourteous. ( It would be rare to find.)

- Harshacharitam

• Beware of Lakshmi ( Goddess of Wealth), my son! She is fickle and her ways are but little understood. When acquired, she is hard to keep. Even though held fast by the cords of heroism, she escapes. ... She does not regard race, she does not follow the fortune of a family, does not consider character, does not count intelligence, does not court righteousness, does not honour generosity.

- Kadambari Suknashopdesh

• (Wealth ) dwells on the edge of a sword, as if perpetually engaged in learning cruelty.

Handhala of Badghis