Great Throughts Treasury

"Without the Name, some are deluded by doubt, but others, imbued with the Name, enshrine love for the Lord."

"Without the True Lord, no one is his friend, reflect upon this as true."

"Women do not care for beauty, nor is their attention fixed on age, thinking. It is enough that he is a man, they give themselves to the handsome and to the ugly."

"Women, confined in the house under trustworthy and obedient servants, are not well-guarded, but those who of their own accord keep guard over themselves, are well guarded."

"Women must particularly be guarded against evil inclinations, however trifling they may appear for, if they are not guarded, they will bring sorrow on two families."

"Women should never make a hoard from the property of their families which is common to many, nor from their own husband?s particular property without permission."

"Yet in a kingdom containing seven constituent parts, which is upheld like the triple staff of an ascetic, there is no single part more important than the others by reason of the importance of the qualities of each for the others."

"You created woman and man, the love of poison and emotional attachment to Maya."

"You are the Destroyer of pain, the Giver of absolute peace, I am a stone please carry me across and save me."

"You are the True Judge. You created comings and goings, but You are ever stable, O Creator Lord."

"You give Support to all beings. You have made the Creation as Your Throne."

"You did not consider my merits and demerits; you forgave me in an instant."

"You may practice celibacy, truth, austere self-discipline and rituals, but without the Guru, you shall not be emancipated."

"You shall obtain a place in the Mansion of the Lord Master s Presence, being pleasing to Him, you shall enjoy the pleasures of His Love."

"You shall enjoy your Husband Lord forever, O perishable bride, and obtain an abode in the home of your own inner being."

"Your humble servant, lovingly embraces Your meditation, O Lord, please be with me always."