Great Throughts Treasury

"Fearlessness is the gateway to success. One should therefore shun all kinds of fear."

"Fire is born from wood (as two sticks are rubbed together), but then devours its parents."

"Fear leads to failure, those who are fearless are patient and valiant."

"For the successful accomplishment of any work one needs sharp intellect and the will to perform relentless Karma."

"Fire is the one, who inspires and protects truth."

"Everybody likes to befriend a Soft spoken person. Therefore one should always speak good of others and be soft spoken."

"From it the horses were born and all that have cutting teeth in both jaws. The cows were born from it, also. From it were born goats and sheep."

"From his navel arose the air; from his head the heaven evolved; from his feet the earth; the [four] directions from his ear. Thus, they fashioned the worlds."

"Good deeds yield good results and bad deeds yield bad results."

"God always blesses all the scholars and great souls with wisdom."

"Good thought and resultant actions helps a man to fulfill all his desires."

"Good people avoid the company of bad people."

"Goods deeds fill the mind with enthusiasm and zeal."

"Harmony prevails if people of similar nature meet."

"He (Indra) does not give an opportunity to the proud to acquire anything."

"He should put in all efforts to increase his wealth and grain. He should only speak well about others. The person who does all these things always remains untouched by misery and dwells in happiness and peace."

"He who works diligently accomplishes his work with perfection."

"He who is not industrious acquires nothing."

"He, who yearns for his goal with a firm mind and soul definitely attains his objective."

"He, whose friend is great, is himself great."

"Human beings perform good karma (deeds) in order to attain success."

"Humans should always speak truth and should be committed towards it. Such a person is always immortal."

"Humans should do charity and do service to others."

"If the thought is pure then the deeds are definite to be pure and quite obviously the results are unquestionably excellent."

"If we all perform our duties meticulously then we are surely on the path of prosperity."

"If men of knowledge, men of power and men of wealth come together; and there is no difference of opinion among them, then the nation is bound to prosper."

"In real worship, we just not do ritualistic worship but we try to imbibe the qualities of the one we are worshipping."

"If a householder molds himself according to the circumstances just like nature molds Herself according to seasons and performs his Karma then only shall he acquire happiness. One who does this successfully gains in all walks of life."

"If a person becomes a fatalist and does not perform actions he shall literally acquire nothing."

"Indra only blesses those who perform good deeds, tread on the righteous path and perform religious sacrifices."

"It is the inherent characteristic of the flames to move upward and illuminate the nearby area. Those great souls who tread on the path of truth become famous and successful. – Rig Veda"

"In order to achieve good result, a pious-objective is determined first and then followed by good Karma for its accomplishment."

"Indra is a sky god and a war god who holds the earth and the heavens apart, on occasion making the earth tremble."

"Inspire us to perform good deeds just as the Master instructs the efficient charioteer to drive the new chariot."

"Indra! Thou dwell in heaven only because of your success."

"Intelligence is the mightiest and nothing is beyond its reach."

"It is impossible for the fools to tread the path of learned ones."

"It is in the best interest of the human beings to take inspiration from gods and work diligently towards their goal."

"It is expected from humans that they nurture all the people dependent on them with love and affection, and it is expected from the recipient that he does not do anything against the wishes of the donor or guardian."

"It is important for a person to remain healthy and sound because a healthy mind dwells in a healthy body."

"Knowledge destroys the darkness of ignorance."

"Knowledge is also the giver of wealth or rather wealth is the by-product of knowledge."

"Just as the Sun is respected for providing heat and energy to the world, in the same manner you too can attain respect in this world by acquiring knowledge."

"Knowledge brings power."

"Knowledge is the most important thing without which one cannot achieve his goal."

"Laziness begets nothing but failures and lost opportunities."

"Knowledge increases his thinking capabilities and helps him in getting new and innovative ideas.After implementing those ideas successfully he earns wealth."

"Knowledge makes capable of earning knowledge. It inspires us to perform actions and as a result one acquires desired wealth."

"Knowledge makes a person famous and is helpful in achieving the desired goal."

"Lack of faith, treachery, arguments and animosity only breed malevolence. It is in the best interest of all to avoid this and tread on the path of progress."