The three dualities of hunger and thirst, pain and pleasure, and birth and death, are applicable to all living beings without exception, and cannot be avoided. Therefore, rise above them. [Ramayan Book 2 (Book of Ayodhya), Chapter 77, Verse 23]
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Ramayan Quotes: {2.105.16}
All wealth that is accumulated eventually gets dissipated. Every rise in a position ends in a fall. Every union ends in separation. Every life ends in death. [Ramayan Book 2 (Book of Ayodhya), Chapter 105, Verse 16]
Ramayan Quotes: {2.63.7,8,9}
Everyone has to reap the fruit of their actions, good or bad. Those who initiate or continue an action or undertaking, without first considering its consequences, are fools and likely to come to regret and grief. [Ramayan Book 2 (Book of Ayodhya), Chapter 63, Verse 7, 8, 9]
Ramayan
Ramayan is one of the two epics of Hinduism written thousands of years ago and predates the other epic, the Mahabharat. It is a 24,000 verse poem with 500 chapters written in ancient Sanskrit by sage Valmiki and spread out over 5 books in the least. Ramayana means the journey of Rama, the main hero … Continue reading Ramayan
Random Thought No 12
Look for the intent behind the harsh words or harsh toned words someone directs towards you. If they mean well and the problem is only in their delivery, then let it go and do not lash out or hold grudge against them.
Random Thought No 11
Dream and do your best to attain your dream. But do not be attached to it. Your happiness should not be dependent on attainment of that dream. Rather, you should continue to be happy with any variant of that dream achieved or lack thereof.
Random Thought No 10
When struggling with how to react in a certain situation, think of how you would advise your children if they were in that situation. When we remove ourselves from a situation, it is easy to come up with a rational course of action. [I say children, but it could be anyone who is looking to … Continue reading Random Thought No 10
From Mahabharat: A Wise Dialogue
This dialogue is from Mahabharat, a 100,000 verse Hindu epic written in Sanskrit and composed thousands of years ago. This conversation is also referred to as Yaksha Prashna (questions by Yaksha) or the legend of virtuous crane, since it involves Yaksha (spirit) disguised as a bird crane, questioning a righteous prince Yudhisthira. Of the approximately125 … Continue reading From Mahabharat: A Wise Dialogue
Random Thought No 9
To avoid what we forsee as a difficult situation, we try to postpone or find an alternative. More often than not, when we bolt from facing a challenge, situation in the alternate or in the postponement turns out to be worse than what it would have been initially.
Random Thought No 8
Do not snuff others lighted candle as it will not make yours glow. Instead, use the light of their candle to light yours. In other words, do not be envious, but be inspired by others success.
A Mothers Chronicle 