Atharva Veda Quotations | Page 5

It is the duty of the husband to earn money and fulfil the needs of his wife. It is also his duty to keep her happy and satisfied. He should protect her and fulfill all her demands.

It is the duty of learned ones to ensure that the tribe of noble people keeps on growing. This they can do by means of proper guidance and tutelage.

It is the duty of every individual to dedicate himself for the betterment and advancement of the country.

For happy and congenial marital life, the husband and wife must have faith, understanding and trust in each other. The wife should always be respectful towards her husband. The husband also should be caring and loving towards his wife so that the bond between them becomes stronger day by day and both of them enjoy a happy and satisfied married life.

Forbearance, compassion and incorruptible virtue are the three pillars of a happy life. Only such a life can be called civilized; the rest is barbarian existence.

Follow 'this' path... it is easily accessible and the cart can move freely on it.... treading on which the brave ones do not get vanquished and which also provides better prospects for earning wealth.

For a married woman, detachment from the father's clan is natural because she begins a totally new life with her husband, which is literally her second birth.

DO not lay the blame on Godhead, as you are prone to do. When everything goes right you say that God has come close to you; when something goes wrong you say that God has deserted you and gone far away! He does not move far or near.

Do not kill us! preach us! protect us and do not become angry! May we never oppose you!

Do not go about proclaiming that you are a sect, distinct and separate from those who adore God in other Forms and Names; thereby, you are limiting the very God whom you are extolling.

DO not preach; practice. In politics, in the field of administration, in schools and colleges, in spiritual institutions, everywhere, we have a surfeit of preachers but a famine of practitioners.

Do not long after the departed, who conduct (men) afar! Ascend from the darkness, come to the light! We lay hold of thy hands.

Do not cage God in a picture frame,Do not confine him in an idol,He is all forms; He is all Names.

Do not be under the delusion that God is somewhere and you have to search for Him; God is in you.

Do not be led by others; awaken your own reason; amass your own experience; and decide for yourself your own path.

Do good and have good done in return; be bad and accept the bad that comes back to you. That is the law; and there is really no help (or) hindrance.

The night is dark and gloomy; how will the morning dawn?

You, the aspirant for supreme mind, progeny, fortune and wealth..... acting in accordance with your husband's wishes, happily pave your way towards immortality.

The noose of the Messenger of Death is around their necks; they are constantly tormented by death.

Even when the stony cliff echoes your voice and responds when you cry, will not the Softest, Sweetest, Love-filled Heart of God respond? When there is no response, infer that there is something wanting in the cry; perhaps, the cry is hollow, insincere, mere play-acting set to a pattern, addressed to someone alien to oneself, taken to be far away and distant as a tyrant or task master.

Every being is a pilgrim destined to reach Madhava and merge in Him; but most people have forgotten the road; they wander like lost children, wasting precious time in the by-paths.

That man is happy, who sings the Glorious Praises of the Lord's Name. All the rest of the world is enticed by Maya; they do not obtain the state of fearless dignity.

Eat whatever one gets and appease the hunger; and sleep wherever one finds shelter. Do not store food for another day or build a house wherein to pass one's days. Escape the entangling coils of the senses and of the ego that prompts them.

Eat just enough to keep the body trim; use the body to discover this Reality, namely, God.

The body should be sound and healthy because only then we can have a healthy mind.

The body is the temple of the Lord; the atmosphere of this temple is by its very nature filled with Love for all beings.

The body is false, but they believe it to be true; it is like a dream in the night.

The blossom of Love will make the air fragrant; the river of Love will murmur along the valleys; and every bird, beast and child will sing the song of Love.

STRIVE to move away from Untruth towards Truth; attempt to acquire knowledge of yourself and of the origin of all selves and thus shed your fundamental ignorance.

The beggar begs for Your Name, O Lord and Master; God is contained deep within the nucleus of each and every heart. Slave Nanak has entered His Sanctuary; no one returns from Him empty-handed.

The balanced persons will be active because it is their duty. They will not be agitated by anything - failure or success. The Godly will take up activity as a means of worshipping God; and they leave the result to God. They know that they are but instruments in the hands of God.

That household is the happiest where all are satisfied and Content.

Take hold of this (charm) that subjects to immortality (life), may thy life unto old age not be cut off! I bring to thee anew breath and life, not to mist and darkness, do

TALKATIVE persons easily step into scandal mongering. Too much talk and a tongue addicted to scandal are twins; they work together and in unison.

Sweet as honey is my entrance, sweet as honey my departure. With my voice do I speak sweet as honey, may I become like honey!

Superior am I, O superior (plant), superior, truly, to superior (women). Now shall my rival be inferior to those that are inferior!

No institution can function smoothly if there is disunity among it's members.

Never seek to exult over others' faults; deal sympathetically with the errors and mistakes of others; hear only good things about them; and do not give an ear to scandals.

IT takes time for a fruit to mature and acquire sweetness and become eatable; time is a prime factor for most good fortunes.

The two sages Alert and Watchful, the sleepless and the vigilant, these two guardians of thy life's breath, are awake both day and night.

The two canals, fashioned by the gods, in which man's power rests, in thy testicles . . . . . . . . . . . . I break them with a club.

They desert you even when you are alive, O madman; what good can they do when someone is dead?

They wear and eat the gifts from the Lord; how can laziness help them, O mother?

They wander around lost, trapped in the myriad bonds of Maya; they do not sing the Praises of the Treasure of Virtue.

The nature of Sun is to shed light, that of the water is to flow and of the air to dry up . These are the 'vows' of some of the external gods which Indra helps execute.

A PERSON might appear poor, distressed, and depressed to ordinary mortals; he might not have the exterior demonstration of devotion, but God could be ever installed in his heart, guiding and guarding him. He might be doing all acts as acts of worship to the God residing in his heart.

Serve the Lord continually and continuously; with each and every breath, meditate on the Lord.

Servant Nanak seeks Your Support; he has come to Your Sanctuary.

Slowly and steadily cleanse the mind; sharpen the intellect, purify the senses, and win grace.

Society can not progress unless each citizen make his contribution and performs his duties.

Social classes, races, Muslims and Hindus; beasts, birds and the many varieties of beings and creatures; the entire world and the visible universe - all forms of existence shall pass away.

The lamps are different; But the light is the same It comes from beyond... ...fix your gaze upon the light and you are delivered from Dualism. Inherent in the finite body.

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

The mind is the instrument, the flywheel, and the thickest comrade of man. Through it, one can ruin oneself or save oneself. Regulated and controlled, channeled properly it can liberate; wayward and let loose, it can entangle and bind fast.

The mind can also be used for Liberation from these two shackles, I and Mine.Let it be fixed on God; they will both disappear.

I have no beauty, understanding or strength; I am a stranger, from far away.

In doubt and emotional attachment, this person understands nothing; with this leash, these feet are tied up.

I may have a beautiful woman with fascinating eyes; she may decorate herself with the sixteen adornments, and make herself appear gorgeous.

If there is difference of opinion between husband and wife then household chores will become impossible to accomplish. To avoid this the relationship between husband and wife should be cordial and loving.

If our thoughts, actions and deeds are pure then we are automatically blessed with added benefits like good health, strength, long life and most importantly benediction. Therefore we should try to keep ourselves pure and chaste.

If you have known Me through and through there will be no such argument at all. You will know that this is but an insignificant product of My power. I have done this only as an example; unless those who lead are themselves active and earnest to bend and bear the burden, all those who are encouraged to follow will lose heart and miss the way.

In the Divine Path, there is no chance of failure; it is the Path of Love.

Illumination is the purpose of life; of the recurring sequence of birth and death.

I have taken unto myself her fortune and her glory, as a wreath off a tree. Like a mountain with broad foundation may she sit a long time with her parents!

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

In Time mind is fixed, in Time breath (is fixed), in Time names (are fixed); when Time has arrived all these creatures rejoice.

In thought, word and deed, seek the Support of the Lord of the Universe; thus you shall be saved from the poisonous world-ocean.

Into thy womb shall enter a male germ, as an arrow into a quiver! May a man be born there, a son ten months old!

In the love of duality, it wanders deluded by doubt. The mind is distracted by great anxiety; no one recognizes one's own self. Occupied with their own affairs, their nights and days are passing away.

If you too keep your senses and your wishes in check, you will gain by listening to these talks and by this visit; and I will be happy that you have taken to the path that will give you real strength and joy.

In order to be blessed with a long life it is imperative that we become strong both mentally and physically . We should do all that makes our mind and body healthy and energetic.

In order to accomplish his duties fearlessly, a man must take the refuge of 'Truth'.

IN every country today, men have become power-mad and they resort, without any compunction, to self praise and dry declamation. They develop hatred against others, foster envy and feed their fatal egos. They plunge the Society to which they belong into fear, anxiety and disorder. They do not know, that if elevating ideals are adhered to and practiced, they could gain eternal fame; instead they are content with cheap applause and short-lived publicity.

I subdue enemies with the help of my 'knowledge' and 'enlighten' near and dear ones!

By living in the company of learned souls a man acquires knowledge and becomes well cultured.

By His Grace, servant Nanak has crossed over this terrifying world-ocean; I am united with my Beloved.

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!

His Love brings eternal peace; meeting the Guru, Nanak sings His Glorious Praises.

Can you eat a meal with a single finger? When the five fingers work in unison, the stomach is filled in five minutes! So, no attachment should be developed; no wish is to be welcomed, nothing is to be sought for; and no defeat is to be taken to heart, without solving deep into the consequences.

By the Grace of the Saints, Nanak has met the Lord; his mind and body are soothed and satisfied.

But I tell you; Come to Me with empty hands. I shall fill your hands with gifts and Grace. If your hands are full, what am I to fill them with?

Be full of humility; have faith in human goodness.

Behold and Acknowledge the Glory that you have witnessed; proclaim the joy that you have experienced; confer the Grace that you have earned.

Him that hates us, O earth, him that battles against us, him that is hostile towards us with his mind and his weapons, do thou subject to us, anticipating (our wish) by deed!

Him that has control of departure, that has control of coming home, return, and turning in, that shepherd do I also call.

BE eager to confer consolation and courage; be anxious to be of help. Watch for the chance.

BE devoted to the Universal; be eager to become that.

Be convinced of one Truth about Me; Swami will never lay his hand on a task without proper reason and without some profound effect that will flow there from.

Chant the Lord's Name; O my friend, chant it. Hereafter, the path is terrifying and treacherous.

Honor and dishonor are the same to me; I have placed my forehead upon the Guru's Feet. Wealth does not excite me, and misfortune does not disturb me; I have embraced love for my Lord and Master.

He surely did bring hither all the beings (worlds), he surely did encompass all the beings (worlds). Being their father, he became their son; there is, verily, no other force, higher than he.

Human beings should tread on the righteous path and act in such a way that his past is unblemished, present full of potential and future becomes secured.

Get free from negative qualities like violence, anger and hatred.We should never be indignant and resentful.

Good thoughts inspire us to engage in good actions.

If I fall at their Feet, then I live; associating with those humble beings, I remain happy.

I am not a learned Pandit, I am not clever or wise. I do not wander; I am not deluded by doubt.

I am overpowering, and thou, (O plant), art completely overpowering. Having both grown full of power, let us overpower my rival!

I clap thy teeth upon thy teeth, and also thy jaw upon thy jaw; I press thy tongue against thy tongue, and close up, O serpent, thy mouth.

Come to me, O my Beloved Lord. Night and day, with each and every breath, I think of You. O Saints, give Him this message; I fall at Your Feet. Without You, how can I be saved?

Carry with thy voice, O drum, lack of heart, and failure of courage among the enemies! Disagreement, dismay, and fright, do we place into the enemies, beat them down, O drum!