Sanskrit quotes on dharma

External attachment is attachment to sense objects. Internal attachment is self-identification with the ego and the modifications of the mind. The dispassionate man, absorbingly devoted to Brahman, is alone able to renounce both...He who has known the reality of Brahman cannot continue to feel attachment to this world. He who feels attachment has not known Brahman. He remains deluded and sense bound. In consequence of possessing diverse attributes, the Supreme Existence appears manifold, but when the attributes are annihilated, unity is restored. In consequence of those diverse attributes, a variety of names and conditions are supposed proper to the spirit, just as a variety of tastes and colors are attributed to water. When a great soul has found perfect tranquillity by freeing his mind from all distracting thoughts and completely realizing Brahman, then he no longer needs sacred places, moral disciplines, set hours, postures, directions, or objects for his meditation. His knowledge of the Atman depends upon no special circumstances or conditions. Treasure hidden beneath the ground does not come out by merely calling out its name. Treasure is found through competent instruction, excavation, the removal of stones and such other things lying above it. Similarly, the transparent truth of the Self, which is hidden by Maya and its effects, is to be attained through the instructions of a knower of Brahman, followed by reflection, meditation and so forth. Truth of the self canno...

Quotations from Chanakya Niti Chanakya, also known as Kautilya and Vishnugupata, was an adviser and a prime minister to Emperor Chandragupta of the Maurya dynasty. He was a professor at Takshashila University and is widely believed to be instrumental in the creation of the Mauryan Empire after bringing about the downfall of the Nanda dynasty. Two books are attributed to Chanakya: Arthashastra and Nitishastra which is also known as Chanakya Niti. The Arthashastra discusses monetary and fiscal policies, welfare, international relations and war strategies in detail. Nitishastra is a treatise on the ideal way of life; it shows Chanakya’s in-depth study of the Indian way of life. Chanakya is known as “The Indian Machiavelli” in the Western world. Given below is a selection of verses from Chanakya Niti. The language is so simple and easy to follow that many of these verses find a place in Sanskrit primers. They are easy to commit to memory by students and contain a wealth of native wisdom and moral and practical advice. Though these were written in the context of the society and the times in which Chanakya lived, many of these codes of conduct are of universal application. विद्वत्वं च नृपत्वं च नैव तुल्यं कदाचन । स्वदेशे पूज्यते राजा विद्वान् सर्वत्र पूज्यते ॥ Vidwatwam cha nripatwam cha naiva tulyam kadaachana Swadeshe poojyate raajaa vidwaan sarvatra poojyate Scholarship and kingship can never be equated. A king is respected in his own kingdom whereas a scholar is respected ev...

• Share On Facebook • Share On Twitter • Share On WhatsApp • • Pinterest • LinkedIn • Reddit • Gmail • • shares One of the important guiding lights of our nation since ages, Mahabharata is not just the story of a great war but also an eternal book of wisdom that has taught the essence of ‘Dharma’ to millions spanning generations. While most of know are quite familiar with the story of this epic, Mahabharata quotes bring out its pearls of wisdom. We bring you 26 Mahabharata quotes on life, war, karma, dharma and more. Also read: 1. “Time creates all things and time destroys them all. Time burns all creatures and time again extinguishes that fire.”– Anukramanika Parva, Adi Parva 2. “What is a greater happiness to a father than what the father feels when his son, running to him, clasps him with his tiny little arms, though his body is full of dust and dirt.” – Sambhava Parva, Adi Parva 3. “Friendship never remains in the world in anyone’s heart without being worn out, Time wears it out, anger destroys it. The poor cannot be the friend of the rich, the unlearned cannot be the friend of the learned, the coward cannot be the friend of the brave.” – Drupada to Drona, Sambhava Parva, Adi Parva 4. “Men of immature understanding begin an act without having an eye to what may happen in future.”–Rajshuyarambha Parva, Sabha Parva 5. “Whatever actions are performed by a man under whatever circumstances, he gets the fruits of those actions under whatever circumstances they may be perform...

English Translation: The term ‘Ayu’ meaning life is a combination of the Shareera (The Body),Indriya (Sense Organs), Satva (The Mind) & Atma (The Soul). The body when combined with other three i.e sense organs, mind and soul, becomes life. Without the combination of all four, life does not exist. Synonyms of life are • Dhari – the one that prevents the body from decay, • Jeevita – the one which remains alive, maintains life, • Nityaga– which keeps the soul, mind and sense intact with the body all the time, without discontinuation. • Anubandha– That which transmigrates from one body to another. #2. Tridanda – Mind, Body & Soul Source: Charak Samhita सत्त्वमात्मा शरीरं च त्रयमेतन्त्त्रिदण्डत् | लोकस्तिष्ठति संयोगात्तत्र सर्वं प्रतिष्ठितम् || स पुमांश्र्चेतनं तच्च तच्चाधिकरणं स्मृतम् | वेदस्यास्य , तदर्थं हि वेदोअयं सम्प्रकाशितः || Tridanda: Satva (The Mind), Shareera (The Body) and Atma (The Soul) are the Tripods of life. The world is sustained by their combination; They constitute the basis for everything. #3. Definition of Atman (The Soul) Source: Charak Samhita निर्विकार : परस्त्वात्मा सत्वभूतगुणेन्द्रियै : । चैतन्ये कारणं नित्यो द्रष्टा पश्यति हि क्रिया : ॥ English Translation: Nirvikara – ‘nir’ means un, and virkara means changing. The word nirvikara translates to unchanging, unaltered. Here this word is used in context to the soul. as it is described as eternal and unchanging. The soul is essentially devoid of all deformities and is the cause of consciousness through t...

This is a collection of famous Sanskrit quotes on Yoga, Karma, and Dharma with their meaning and transliteration in English. Sanskrit is one of the oldest languages of the world and Vedic Sanskrit was a language that dominated the major part of the Indian Subcontinent in ancient times. Thus it is no wonder that Sanskrit quotes embody the essence of ancient Indian philosophy and thought. The Vedas including the oldest of them all, Rigveda, are in Sanskrit, and so are the Upanishads, and the Table of Contents • • • • • Timeless Sanskrit Quotes Here is a collection of Sanskrit quotes that are true gems of wisdom. We present you with an invaluable collection of timeless Sanskrit quotes, from the ocean of India’s philosophy, religious thought, and ancient culture. These Sanskrit quotes in many ways represent the very spirit of India, its Dharma, and Karma. These quotes have stood the test of time across thousands of years, and are relevant even today, and shall be relevant in the future too. Sanskrit Quotes | The Mahavakyas | Sanskrit Quotes In English There can be no better way to start, than with the Four Mahavakyas or great sayings. The Mahavakyas are profound Sanskrit shlokas that embody the essence of the spiritual and religious thoughts of Hinduism, especially those of Advaita Vedanta. The Mahavakyas are found in the The first Mahavakya with which we begin our list of Sanskrit quotes is taken from the Aitareya Upanishad, of the Rigveda. 1. प्रज्ञानम् ब्रह्म Prajñānam Brah...

[ Shaivism glossary Dharmā (धर्मा):—Fifth of the eight Mātṛs born from the body of Ātmī, according to the Kubjikāmata-tantra. These eight sub-manifestations ( mātṛ), including Dharmā, symbolize the different kinds of souls, as well as the impurities by which these souls are bound (except for Niṣkala or Śiva). They are presided over by the Bhairava Caṇḍa and his consort Brāhmī. Ātmī is the second of the Eight Mahāmātṛs, residing within the cakras) and represents the ātman. Shodhganga: Mantra-sādhana: Chapter One of the Kakṣapuṭatantra Dharma (धर्म, “virtue”) is accomplished by performing mantrasādhana (preparatory procedures) beginning with japamālā using a rosary bead made of lotus seed beads, according to the Kakṣapuṭatantra verse 1.43. Accordingly, “for the accomplishment of all kinds of kāma (love), one should recite a mantra using a rosary made of rudrākṣa beads. For the accomplishment of dharma (virtue), artha (wealth), kāma (love), and mokṣa (liberation), one should recite a mantra using a rosary made of lotus seed beads”. Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva Dharma (धर्म) is the name of a deity who received the Sahasrāgama from Bhīma who in turn, received it from Kāla through the mahānsambandha relation, according to the pratisaṃhitā theory of Āgama origin and sambandha). The sahasra-āgama, being part of the ten Śivabhedāgamas, refers to one of the twenty-eight Siddhāntāgamas: a classification of the Śaiva division of Śaivāgamas. The Śaivāgamas represe...

Indian Postal Stamps on Kalidasa’s works Compiled by London swaminathan Article No.1921; Dated 9 June 2015. Uploaded at London time: 20-51 I give power and knowledge to him I love; In invest him with Holy Power; I make him a sage, a seer— Rig Veda 10-125-5 Kalidasa is one of the greatest poets of India. He is the most famous poet of ancient India. He has used over 1000 apt similes in his seven works. And there are quotations in his works which are used by the Sanskrit knowing general public in their every day conversations; his seven works are POEMS 1)Meghadutam (MES) 2)Rtusamharam (RTS) 3)Kumarasambhavam (KS) PLAYS 4)Malavikagnimitram (MA) 5)Vikramorvasiyam (VU) 6)Abhijnana sakuntalam (AS) EPIC 7)Raghuvamsam (RV) He is a dramatist, a writer of epic and a lyric poet of extraordinary scope. In his hands the language attained a remarkable flexibility, becoming an instrument capable sounding any moods and nuances of feeling – says Chandra Rajan in her book Kalidasa- The Loom of Time. Here are twenty five of his quotations (source Suktisudha published by Chinmaya International Foundation): Excess Affection Deep affection often hits upon the specific remedy (VU) Ati snehah khalu kaaryadarsi Excessive affection suspects that evil will happen (to loved ones) Ati snehah paapasanki (AS 4) Authority / Power The office of the government knows no rest (AS.5) Avisramoyam lokatantraadhikaarah Thoughtlessness Which heartless soul will sprinkle scalding water on the tender Navamallika cre...

Sanskrit verse from the Mahabharata Yato Dharmastato Jayah ( यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः, yato dharmastato jayaḥ) is a Translations of यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः যতো ধর্মস্ততো জযঃ যতো ধর্মস্ততো জযঃ यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः ଯତୋ ଧର୍ମସ୍ତତୋ ଜୟଃ యతో ధర్మస్తతో జయః યતો ધર્મસ્તતો જયઃ Meaning [ ] The phrase comes from the Mahabharata verse 13.153.39. Reference in Hindu scriptures [ ] The phrase is often complemented with another Mahabharata which conveys, "Where there is Dharma, there is Krishna". Bhagavad Gita Parva. Yato Dharmastato Jayah occurs a total of eleven times in the Mahabharata. In Vidura Niti, when Dharma Viveka, a In studies [ ] In Bala Vihar, an educational activity for children, Indian Defence Review journal, it is characterized as "best sums up the Indian thought", here meaning, "If we are righteous, then victory will be ours [India's]". Motto in Jaipur state coat of arms [ ] This phrase was written as the motto in the coat of arms of former Jaipur State under the See also [ ] • • References [ ] • Mumbai Mirror . Retrieved 24 May 2018. • Joseph, Kurian (2017). "यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः". Nyayapravah. XVI (63): 7. • www.wisdomlib.org (2021-09-17). www.wisdomlib.org . Retrieved 2023-04-27. • ^ a b c d Hiltebeitel, Alf (2011). Dharma: Its Early History in Law, Religion, and Narrative. Oxford University Press, USA. p.545547. 9780195394238. • Sharma, Rambilas (1999). Bhāratīya saṃskr̥ti aura Hindī-pradeśa (in Hindi). Kitabghar Prakashan. p.352. 9788170164388. • Shar...

“If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you. If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you.” ~ Christ The Purusharthas are the inherent values of the Universe: Artha (economic values), Kama (pleasure), Dharma (righteousness), and Moksha (liberation). The Purusharthas are the blueprint for human fulfillment. Working with them helps you create a satisfyingly balanced, meaningful life at the deepest and most holistic level. They offer a way for evaluating your life and The original Vedic texts only suggested the three goals of Dharma, Artha, and Kama. In the later Upanishadic era, when people began to seek higher consciousness, the fourth goal of Moksha was added. Although the first three are somewhat interwoven, it is felt that the “right action” of Dharma is a necessary requirement for Artha to be meaningful and the abundance of Artha will be needed to support Kama. The path to liberation or enlightenment of Moksha is supported by the harmonious interaction of Dharma, Artha, and Kama. 1. Dharma On an individual level, you can think of Dharma as your true purpose in life or the ethical basis on which you live your life. It is also: • Being conscious in your actions, words, and thoughts. • Having compassion and sensitivity to the needs of others. • Being awake to the existence of the Divine within you. Ultimately, Dharma leads you to remember who you really are. Dharma also brings stability and order,...

“Things falling apart is a kind of testing and also a kind of healing. We think that the point is to pass the test or to overcome the problem, but the truth is that things don’t really get solved. They come together and they fall apart. Then they come together again and fall apart again. It’s just like that. The healing comes from letting there be room for all of this to happen: room for grief, for relief, for misery, for joy.” ― Pema Chödrön, “The Buddha's original teaching is essentially a matter of four points -- the Four Noble Truths: 1. Anguish is everywhere. 2. We desire permanent existence of ourselves and for our loved ones, and we desire to prove ourselves independent of others and superior to them. These desires conflict with the way things are: nothing abides, and everything and everyone depends upon everything and everyone else. This conflict causes our anguish, and we project this anguish on those we meet. 3. Release from anguish comes with the personal acknowledgment and resolve: we are here together very briefly, so let us accept reality fully and take care of one another while we can. 4. This acknowledgement and resolve are realized by following the Eightfold Path: Right Views, Right Thinking, Right Speech, Right Conduct, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Recollection, and Right Meditation. Here "Right" means "correct" or "accurate" -- in keeping with the reality of impermanence and interdependence.” ― Robert Aitken, “Of course, even when you see the wo...