Great Throughts Treasury

"A teacher gives knowledge to his student and enlightens him. "

"A man should tread on the path of truth for not only his own but for the benediction of entire humanity."

"A radiant personality invariably proves that there is an intense spiritual fire burning within."

"A teacher gives knowledge to his student and enlightens him."

"A healthy body and a sound mind is necessary to achieve success in life."

"Anybody trying to become an efficient ruler should try to imbibe all these good qualities."

"A pure heart is all that one needs to perform good deeds."

"Attractiveness and magnetism of man's personality is the result of his inner radiance."

"Everybody should practice simple and virtuous living . They should never seek recourse to manipulative tendencies."

"By behaving good we give joy and happiness to others."

"By emulating learned ones can one attain wisdom necessary to discriminate between evil and good. These great souls have attained knowledge after great contemplation and hence their wisdom is unquestionable."

"Do not tremble in fear but become strong and courageous instead."

"Good thoughts naturally culminates into good actions."

"Good work done with bad intentions inevitably leads to failure. That is why one should refrain from evil tendencies."

"Hatred and anger leads to unhappiness, pain and misery. So, one should always be soft-spoken and all 'karma-yogis' should tread on the path of righteousness."

"Good thought can be imbibed by reading and studying good books and by contemplating on them."

"Herbs (medicines),while descending down from heaven to earth proclaimed those who eat us, are never destroyed."

"Ignorant and naïve people should try to acquire maximum knowledge from the knowledgeable ones."

"If we try our hand at something of which we have no knowledge and experience then failures and disappointments are inevitable."

"Husband and wife are advised to shun negative qualities such as fear, weakness, etc. and become strong, enthusiastic and optimistic so that peace and happiness prevail at home."

"If we take the opinion of experts of that field and follow his advises there are every chance of accomplishing that work easily and without much problem. Therefore we should follow such a path that leads to happiness and where there is no fear of going astray."

"Living in this world created by the Almighty-the creator of all, and preferring solitude to the hustle and bustle of the world, one should work according to ones capabilities and limitations to attain the 'supreme-bliss'."

"Knowledge increases with the refinement of intelligence because it becomes easy to grasp knowledge."

"Lazy people and those who do not make efforts, their fate lies dormant."

"May our mind be inclined towards virtuous deeds, acquiring strength and long-life! May we continue to see the glorious sight of Rising Sun for eternity!"

"May the 'Lord of the speech' makes our voice sweet and soft. We should always be soft spoken."

"May all the radiance unify and increase in magnitude."

"May we progress by treading on that virtuous path which is worth treading and where there is no fear of destruction."

"May your mind be always filled with supreme thoughts and you act benevolently."

"Medicine cures us and give us relief from all type of ailments/diseases provided they are taken on the prescription of an efficient doctor. By taking these medicines one can also escape death which means that they give us a long life."

"O pioneer Deities ! knowing the path of truth, tread on it. Only by acquiring knowledge from the Vedas can one know the path of truth and righteousness."

"O God! may we after being inspired by virtuous qualities tread on the path of righteousness so that we can attain self-development and all round progress."

"O Woman! May you be blessed with physical and mental strength, so that you become free from the unnecessary fear of your husband."

"O Lord! the creator(Sun)! inspire us to perform supreme deeds."

"One enlightens the other and knowledge increases."

"O men, the one who enhance their strength, please bless us with knowledge of all kinds."

"One should always aspire for increment of strength, food and long life because each of them is dependent on other."

"One should continue performing such virtuous deeds that increases strength, life-span and sharpens our power of vision."

"One should indulge only in such deeds that provides good- health and strength so that he can work for longer periods without getting tired."

"Scholars, by following the path shown by 'Knowledgeable-predecessors' concentrate their mind on virtuous deeds."

"Speech emanating from a pure heart and mind of learned men and scholars are naturally pure just like water of a river."

"One should always be soft spoken so that it enhances brotherhood and affection."

"One should shun all his negative qualities and destructive tendencies."

"One should try to do everything that is required to make the body pure and radiant- regular exercise, self-study, etc. Anybody who does this is blessed with long-life and radiance."

"Only by doing so one shall be able to lead a simple life full of growth and progress."

"Preserve the energies that protect you and vanquish all the miseries with the help of your strength thus acquired."

"Only by making efforts can one become successful."

"Only actions performed with perseverance can ensure success."

"Only a fearless person can work towards self-development and can also help in social and political development. Therefore one should fearlessly perform all his duties."

"Sweet talks has the ability to attract one and all. On the contrary vitriolic speech keeps people away."