Sacred Thoughts - Ramayana

March 25, 2004

Truth is a great virtue. A man by remaining true to his words can

swim over the ocean of life.

The Lord forgives any offence meted out to him but never condones

the offence committed on His devotee.

Even if they attain sovereignity, the wicked engaged in cruel deed,

condemned by all men, do not enjoy it long, but fall like trees,

whose roots have been severed.

The learned in times of difficulty bring endless glory by solving

knotty problems.

In times of adversity, it is infinitely advantageous to be near a

wise man.

Even if there is a single minister if only he is wise, brave, clever

and discreet, he will bring fame and prosperity to a King big or

small.

A greedy king, who is addicted to sensual pleasures and who acts at

his sweet will and pleasure is avoided by his subjects like the

cremation fire. A king who fails to attend to his duties personally

at proper moment, hastens his downfall and ruins himself and his

realm.

Wealth comes out of Dharma. Happiness comes out of Dharma.

Everything is obtainable from Dharma. Dharma is the essence of this

universe. The adept attain Dharma by disciplining themselves by the

conditions of Dharma, with great effort; one cannot get happiness

from happiness.

Do not grieve in mind, for grief is the worst amongst vices. It

kills a man just as an angry serpent kills its own brood.

Meekness will yield triumph on this earth more than in the frontline

of a battle.

In a royal battle, Pride and Evil are not able to to measure swords

with Wisdom and Renunciation. Whosoever makes use of wisdom before

taking any action - and if that wisdom is tempered with

renunciation -pride and evil cannot stand before the combination,

and automatically disappears.

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