This past Thanksgiving, my son was entrusted with the responsibility of seeking out/writing a thanksgiving prayer that we would recite before we start the thanksgiving feast. Thanksgiving is special in our house because the entire house is engaged in the kitchen for the days preceding this holdiay, preparing an 'American meal', as opposed to the … Continue reading Thanksgiving Prayer
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Ramayan Quotes: {5.58.4,5}
O Hanuman, tell us in detail the entire thing. On hearing it and knowing about it, we will contemplate on the next course of action. You are wise and you should opine on what is meaningful and should be reported, and what details we do not need to share. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Kishkinda), … Continue reading Ramayan Quotes: {5.58.4,5}
Ramayan Quotes:{5.63.18}
He alone has the capability to accomplish this task since he has wisdom, courage, enthusiasm and capacity to put strenuous effort. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Kishkinda), Chapter 63, Verse 18]
Ramayan Quotes: {4.32.6,7,}
When a friend is enraged without a reason (that we know of), it creates misgivings in the mind. It is easy to make a friend, but difficult to sustain the friendship. Due to fickleness of mind, friendships get broken even on flimsy grounds. [Ramayan Book 4 (Book of Kishkinda), Chapter 32, Verse 6,7]
Ramayan Quotes: {5.12.10,11}
Freedom from despair is the root of prosperity. Freedom from despair leads to great happiness. Freedom from despair leads to success in meeting one's objectives. Actions of a living being certainly bear fruit. Therefore, I shall put forth my best effort without feeling despair. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Sunderkhand), Chapter 12, Verse 10,11]
Ramayan Quotes: {5.11.41}
Our mind propels our sense organs to act in good or bad ways. So have your mind firmly rooted in righteousness. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Sundarkhand), Chapter 11, Verse 41]
Ramayan Quotes: {5.1.198}
In whom the four qualities of courage, vision, intellect, and skill reside, they will achieve their mission and not get lost. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Sundarkhand), Chapter 1, Verse 198]
Ramayan Quotes: {4.30.16,17}
What is the use of giving in to sentiments? What for is your self-confidence defeated? Why is your usual calmness of mind disturbed? For what purpose are you desisting from yoga*? You are a warrior. Make effort to act. Practice meditation to calm your mind. Make the strength of your effort the cause of your … Continue reading Ramayan Quotes: {4.30.16,17}
Ramayan Quotes: {4.1.120,121,122}
Rejuvenate yourself. Cast off your despondent mood. Without making an effort, it is not possible to achieve your objective and to recoup your losses. Enthusiasm is strength, and there is none superior to it. For one who is enthusiastic, even the seemingly impossible can be achieved. Enthusiastic people do not get disheartened in their mission. … Continue reading Ramayan Quotes: {4.1.120,121,122}
Ramayan Quotes: {2.109.31}
The wise say that being truthful, righteous, courageous, compassionate towards all, speaking pleasing words, offering homage to gods, guests and the learned, is the path to heaven. [Ramayan Book 2 (Book of Ayodhya), Chapter 109, Verse 31]
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