Great Throughts Treasury

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Related Quotes

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

I enjoy intuitive peace, and I play in bliss; the cycle of reincarnation is ended for me, and I am merged with the Lord.

Mind |

Rig Veda, or The Rigveda

Only by doing good can one benefit. Those who detach themselves from 'bad' and yearn for 'good', dedicate their lives to god and to the service of scholars shall be blessed.

Ignorance | Knowledge | Man | Mind |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

I threw off the veil of illusion, when I met my Lord and Master; then, I forgot my jealousy of others.

Mind | Surrender | Wealth |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

In the True Court, they lie; the blind fools strike their own heads with their own hands.

Love | Mind |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

One should strive to maintain good health by taking balanced diet and exercising regularly.

Mind | Peace | Happiness |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

Peace and tranquility have come; the Guru, the Lord of the Universe, has brought it. The burning sins have departed, O my Siblings of Destiny.

Good | Little | Lord | Men | Mind | Will |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

Pierced in a vital spot, shrieking in concert with the birds of prey, wretched, crushed, prostrate, (the birds of prey) shall devour the enemy who attempts to hinder this oblation of ours directed against (him).

Mind |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

The fever has departed; God has showered us with peace and tranquility. A cooling peace prevails; God has granted this gift.

Mind |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

Abstinence from sinful deeds not only ensures freedom from 'pains' but it also bless us with good health and long life.

Mind |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

God has not made any man wholly bad or wholly good; your likes and dislikes are inducing you to label them as such.

Land | Mind |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

My soul is embellished with knowledge and is the one which, contemplates in the minds of men... it dwells in the heart.

Day | Hope | Lord | Mind | Think |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

Death is not the merciless that he is made out to be; he is the friend and companion, the teacher, the kindly kinsman, who takes you into his fold and clothes you with the halo of remembrance.

Cultivation | Grace | Learning | Mind | Work |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

In peace and poise, they remain detached; in peace and poise, they laugh. In peace and poise, they remain silent; in peace and poise, they chant.

Body | Life | Life | Mind | Order | Blessed |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

Our actions should be such that we become fearless. This can happen only when we lead a virtuous life and follow a righteous path.

Mind | People |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

Be vigilant about words. Slip while walking, the injury can be repaired; but slip with talking, the injury is irreparable.

Mind |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

May your thoughts, resolution and actions unify and become one so that 'unity' becomes possible.

Action | Mind | Resolution | Thought | Thought |

Rig Veda, or The Rigveda

Only a good intellect can orient towards good work.

Heart | Mind |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

His breath shall come, his soul shall come, his sight shall come, and, too, his strength. His body shall collect itself, then shall he stand firm upon his feet.

Mind |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

By Your Grace, I obtained this human body; grant me the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, O Sovereign Lord King.

Body | Grace | Mind |

Atharva Veda, or Atharvaveda

The mind is uncontrollable; how rare are those who subdue it. Those who move the immovable become pure.

Mind |