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| Hindu Words of Wisdom
Hindu Words of Wisdom
Hinduism has a very literature, in width and depth as well as scope. The paramount consideration is Dharma- the righteous way of life. Dharma cannot be described in few words or books, though such books augment supplement it.
As a natural extension as well as corollary 'Hindu Dharma: Code' there are many wise sayings strewn around in those thousands of books. Searching for them has shown no any diminishing returns so far. Called shubhAshiAs [words of wisdom], these gems nicely complement the Dharma [un written] Code, even as they shine with their own splendour and universal application.
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ratnAkaradhautapadAM himAlayakirITinIm |
brahmarAjarShiraratnADhyAM vande bhAratamAtaram ||
To her whose feet are washed by the ocean, who wears the Himalayas as her crown, and is adorned with the gems of rishis and kings, to Mother India, do I bow down in respect.
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abhivAdana shIlasya nityaM vRuddhopasevinaH |
chatvAri tasya vardhante AyurvidyA yasho balam ||
One who daily bows to the elders in the house and seeks their blessings, gets four things--his lifetime, learning skills, fame and power among his people and bodily strength--growing day by day.
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adhamAH dhanamichChanti danaM mAnaM cha madhyamAH |
uttamAH mAnamiChanti mAno hi mahatAM dhanam ||
One who seeks wealth at the cost of honour is at the third and lowest position in dharma. One who seeks honour along with wealth is at the middle position. And one who seeks honour though this would not bring him wealth is at the highest position in dharma.
Mind you, seeking and enjoying the fruits of legitimately earned wealth is actually the universally accepted [at least in Dharma] right of a Righteous Householder, who can to seek honor and wealth both.  |
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