We tend to form quick opinions about people based on their appearance, which can lead to inaccurate judgments. In todays time, with so many ways to enhamce our attractiveness, fooling others is very easy. People may be perceived as more competent, intelligent, or trustworthy based on their attire or perceived social status, even if these perceptions are false. People can use their appearance to manipulate or deceive others, creating a false impression to gain an advantage. In this context our Sanskrit has following to say :
किंशुके शुकमातिष्ठ चिरकाल फलेच्छया|
वाह्यरङ्गप्रसङ्गेन के के नाSनेन वञ्चिता||
Kimshule shukammaatishtha chirkaal phalechchyaa.
Vaahyarangprasangena ke ke naanen vanchitaa.
Kinshuka = A tree also called 'Palash' , which bears only very red coloured flowers but not any fruits.
Shuka = a parrot.
Aatishtha = staying, living
Chirkaal = for a very long period.
Phalechchyaa = Phal + Ichchyaa.
Phal = fruits.
Ichchyaa = desire, in the hope of getting.
Vaayha = outwardly.
Rang = colour.
Prasangena = appearance.
Ke ke = how many, who.
Naanen = Na + Anena.
Na = not.
Anena = by this.
Vanchitaa = deprived of, duped.
"A parrot living on a 'Kinshuka' tree for a very long period with the hope of getting fruits, ultimately gets dejected (because the tree bears no fruits and is attractive only outwardly). Simply relying on the outwardly attractive appearance of any thing who is not duped and deprived of his expectations from such a thing?"
The underlying idea is that many a times people get fooled and cheated due to their reliance on a person or a thing only by the outward appearance of such a thing or person without verifying other important aspects. Our society often emphasizes outward appearances, leading to a focus on superficial qualities over genuine character or substance. People can be fooled based on their facial appearance and how they are perceived as gullible or trustworthy. Beware and be alert before getting to any conclusion.
