Tag: wisdom

A Quote

Wavering Minds and faltering steps will never carry us forward in the path of progress. - Maulana Azad (Indian freedom fighter)

Happy Mother’s Day

No matter whether your mother is located close to you or far away, she always strives to guide you to the best of her abilities so that you can live a happy and fulfilling life. My mother too, even though she was in India while I was here in the US, would send me news … Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day →

A Collection of 18 Wise Quotes

Here are 18 wise words collected by me a few years ago from various sources. 1) When someone treats you as an option, help them by removing yourself from the equation. It's that simple. 2) One who looks for a friend without faults, will have none - a Hasidic Proverb. 3) Try to think good … Continue reading A Collection of 18 Wise Quotes →

Random Thought No 14

Do not be upset if someone criticizes you. Rather reflect on the criticism. Consider its validity. If there is truth in the criticism, fix it. If not, don't worry about it.

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: {5.46.13,14}

The three worlds together are unable to withstand you in a battlefield. Even then, being desirous of victory, you need to be strategic in battle and safeguard yourself with great effort, for victory in battle is uncertain. [Ramayan Book 5(Book of Sunderkhand), Chapter 46, Verse 13,14]

Ramayan Quotes: {5.42.9}

A serpent alone knows the footprints (movement) of another serpent. There is no doubt about it. [Ramayan Book 5 (Book of Sunderkhand), Chapter 42, Verse 9]

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]