sadvakya english

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The only worthwhile precept is one that is practiced.

He alone is a true warrior who maintains his integrity, courage, andpatience in adversity.

May Almighty illuminate our intellect and inspire us towards therighteous path.

Don't indulge in self-praise. Your good deeds will speak forthemselves.

Time is the most precious gift of life. If you love life, do notsquander it in indolence.

Share all you have with the needy so that no one feels deprived andneglected.

As worm eats up the cloth, so does jealousy a human being.

He alone lives a worthwhile life, who has a cool head, warm blood, aloving heart, and zest for life.

Failure indicates half-hearted effort towards success.

Study of inspiring books is like communion with living deities; it

gives instant gifts of light and bliss.


Do not do unto others that, which you would dislike to be done untoyou.

There are two ways to be happy: minimize your needs; and live in

harmony with the circumstances.

An aimless person is like the pendulum which merely swings to andfro without any forward movement.


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Not riches, but nobility of character and honesty are the truetouchstones of greatness.

One becomes what one thinks and does.

A noble person is humble like the poor in riches and prosperity; andgenerous like the rich in adversity.

End of vanity is the beginning of nobility.


The secret of longevity is not to eat until one is really hungry.

If the elders practice what they preach to their children, this world

will become a heaven.

A family knit together, by bonds of loving cooperation and mutualunderstanding, is a living model of heaven on earth.

Scriptures and holy books are like teachers who impart life-transforming teachings without caning or admonition.

The fragrance of flowers spreads only in the direction of the wind;

the reputation of a noble person spreads in all directions.

It is through self-purification and self-introspection that a soulattains God-hood.

To be born in human form is effortless; to be a human being needspersistent effort.

The education that fosters ego, laziness and immoral behavior; then

it's better to remain uneducated.



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In life two types of people meet failure: one who thinks right anddoes not follow up with action; the other, who does the actionswithout thinking." ;

In this world the biggest looser is the one who has lost the zeal tolive." ;

Collect all the experiences in life, and try to digest them bymeditating upon them in silence.

Do not worry about the harsh criticism of the world, listen to yourinner voice and act accordingly.

In life when man does everything with love, then he still feels thirstyto do more.

Set your own goals so that one day you can reach there; if you relyon someone to help you; then you will meet disappointment only.

Think everyday as a new life and use it wisely.

Prosperity is not attained by earning money, but by building goodcharacter and clean thinking.

Do not treat the people, the way you would not like people to treat

you.


The man's real wealth is his thinking and not his money.

The proper use of time is the basis of success, so use it wisely.

Don't be a dreamer, but be a doer.

Man is the master of his own destiny. If one can change his thinkingprocess, he or she can control the circumstances." ;

Don't put off till tomorrow what is to be done today.


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Keep your viewpoint always pure. Before thinking ill of others, onehas to incur sin oneself.

If man begins to reform himself, he can reform the world very well.

Our own duty is the dearest, most intimate and most useful thing in

the world.

Live your life smiling and laughing like flowers.

Much sin prevails in the world. But is there any lack of virtue either?Why should we not engage our emotions in good thoughts ratherthan sin, hatred & evil?

May Almighty illuminate our intellect and inspire us towards the

righteous path.

Mind is not made of stone or glass, which cannot be changed. Mindcan be reformed as well as changed by making an effort.

Anger is a kind of madness which destroys good thoughts.

Human values are most valuable. It is the main duty of everyconscientious man to protect it.

Difficulties come to awaken man's efforts & warn him to advancefurther more carefully.

Honesty & God are man's true friends.

Honesty is like a banyan tree, which takes a long time to grow but ispermanent.

Do not waste your time in hearing others' evils & defects.



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It is impossible to advance towards achievement of ideals like unity,affinity, equality and affection without destroying the walls ofdifferences.

Do not let mind wander aimlessly, it leads to failure & downfall.

Rise high, awaken the sleeping ones, follow the great & advance

further.

To deceive others is to deceive oneself. The inner self recognizes thisdownfall and constantly rebukes us.

Our mind is a fertile field. You can produce what ever you like bydoing right. Use it properly- As you sow, so you reap.

A sweet speaking lady makes family like heaven. She who speaks

harshly, makes it a hell.

Your positive thoughts have a unique power of new creation. Man'squick progress takes the direction of his colour, shape, quality &direction, of his predilections respectively.

Cultivate the habit of seeing the bright side of people. It will developthe routes of your personality and will preach love, tolerance andgood will in the world.

Do what is worth doing, think what is worth thinking on those whoseem proper. Keep away from what seems improper.

The greatest obstacle in the path of spiritual development is man'segoistic thought. It is possible for man to save himself from this evilcondition by keeping in mind the transience of the world.

The practice of good conduct consists in giving respect to others,

gentleman like etiquette and sweet speech. These are the means ofincreasing respect for one's personality.



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Remember that you are not small. You are pure and light. Will younot behave in accordance with your nature?

If wealth is lost, nothing is lost. If health is last, something is lost. Ifcharacter is lost, everything is lost.

Make your thoughts sublime and auspicious. Refine & purify them.

They will take you to the supreme bliss of heaven.

One who gives a practical shape to his inner virtues, achievesultimate victory.

Do not remain aloof or you will remain weak. Jute flakes twistedtogether make a rope which can tether an elephant.

Whenever we think of ourselves, we should take ourselves healthy &

handsome. We should never hear and see that which diminishes ourpride, respect and importance.

The follower of truth has the strength of a thousand elephants.

The least expensive, most useful and pleasing recreation is thestudy of literature on truth.

The test of anybody's greatness is what he thinks and does for one

who is lower than him.


The only test of the development of intellect is whether one hasstarted controlling uncontrolled desires.

Adopt the qualities of those whom you praise and beworthy of

praise yourself.

Do not listen what people say, only see whether you have been ableto do what is worth doing.


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Do not jeer at any handicapped person, an orphan or an afflictedperson. Who knows when your fate may jeer at you?

He who speaks too much and pretends to show his knowledge is notwise. Wise is he who integrates his conduct with his knowledge.

Failure in a test lies in misusing powers and doing injustice whereas

success in test lies in sticking to your duty in face of numerousafflictions and difficulties.

There is no fire like anxiety, there is no poison like hatred, there isno thorn like anger, and there is no net like greed.

Do not look for others defects and evils. Look towards yourself also.They alone have a right to take others defects who are keen toreform themselves.

Do not declare anybody a criminal on the basis of guess or a doubt.Give a chance to him to prove his innocence who is spotted of guilt.Do not blame anybody before knowing self-facts.

Protect your good name rather than wealth, your becoming wreckedand falling in the eyes of other people.

Do not worry if health, glory, clearness, diminish. The cause of

worry is any one namely absence of a feeling of self-respect anddiminution of spiritual power.

A lamp does not speak, it introduces itself through its light. Do notindulge in too much self praise. Give a chance to people to judgeyourself purely through your actions.

Prosperity creates many friends but a friend in need is a friendindeed.

The aim of life is inner purification, courage and doing well toothers. The one who sticks to them does not go astray.



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He who has presented an example of his honesty and truthfulness,has done a great deed of teaching the world.

Virtue consists in love, affection and doing well to others in theworld.

Have good intentions, so that it may be possible to follow the goodpath.

Those who are engaged in God's work, are never losers.

True heroes are those who can fight their weaknesses and refuse toaccept undesirability.

Man's behaviour is the mirror which truly reflects his personality.

If God gives pain to somebody, it is only for a good purpose.

Knowing the character of anybody, it does not remain difficult toknow who are his friends.

Practical and behavioural instruction is more effective than (verbal)oral and written teaching.

Man falls down a thousand times. He should try to get-up, rise athousand times, every time higher than from where he had fallen.

If you want to become great, first be small. It is not possible toraise a high structure without a deep foundation.

If you can't do good to and serve anybody, at least do not do evil toanybody.

He who has given up artificiality, deception, and cunningness andhas adopted honesty as the policy of his life, is the wisest man ofthe world.


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Imbibing virtue springs from the heart whereas flattery springs fromthe teeth only. Imbibing virtue is unselfish whereas flattery isselfish.

Do not be so harsh that you may lose your feeling of mercy, nor beso simple as to fall a victim to the wicked people.

God has himself given eyes, ears, hands, feet and nostrils in pairs,but tongue is only one. Therefore, speak less and do more.


One can stay in hell as if in heaven with a good book.

Do not expect the circumstances to be always favourable. This world

has not been created for you alone.

He who wants to deceive others, actually deceives himself only.

Do not do good with a business like motive. It gives satisfactiononly if done as a duty. Good done with the hope of getting good inreturn can give disappointment and vexation.

A conscience is a guide who cannot remain without inflicting

punishment for misdeeds. But it has given warning for avoidingmisdeed number of times.

Keep smiling always in all conditions. Be fearless and free fromanxiety. Go on doing your duties and be happy.

He alone is the true follower of the path of self-realization whothinks that he should do something to serve others.

A smiling face is a kind of flower, seeing which the mind ofspectators is automatically attracted towards it.

A lie is ultimately a lie, it will be exposed tomorrow, if not today.When falsehood is exposed, it completely destroys man's respect.


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Every responsibility lies on soul and man. Do not ignore it, looktowards your duty. Do only those things which do not tarnish man'sgreatness.

Every condition of life is auspicious and pleasant for us. Make aneffort to keep yourself always happy by adjusting yourself tocircumstances.

Don't be a dreamer, but be a doer.


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1. Forget the past, be vigilant of the present, and await the bright

future.

2. Soar high, you will see great depths.

3. Be busy like a bee, be discriminative like a swan and be patient

like a crane.

4. Prayer is a movement fro mastery to mystery.

5. To make another hold his tongue, be you first silent.

6. It is the province of knowledge to speak; and it is the privilege

of wisdom to listen.

7. God does not ask for success but for effort.

8. A wise man desires no more than what he gets justly, use

soberly, distribute cheerfully and leave contentedly.


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9. A wise mans day is worth a fools life.

10.There are three things worth having in the world: Love,

courage and fun.

11.Difficulties are opportunities for inner growth.

12.If you want to make friends, you must be friendly. If you want

to make peace, you must be peaceful.

13.Unnecessary possessions are only unnecessary burdens.

14.Greatest victory is least noisy.

15.The art of conversation lies in talking briefly and conveying

fully.

16.Obsessive contemplation of negative thoughts is like playingwith fire.

17.Identifying ones purpose of life is the biggest fortune. Thequest for it starts from within.

18.A wise person is one who neither expects to gain from norfears the future.

19.Wisdom is the constant effort to be better tomorrow than weare today.

20.One who is truly alive gives light to those in darkness. Onewho is admired awakens hope in those without it.

21.The full potential of human life is attained by constantly andvigilantly keeping the body and mind away from harmfulplaces, harmful thoughts and harmful mindset.


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22.Life is nothing but a continuous measure of our potential, thegreater we stretch our capabilities the more we can gain fromlife.

23.The biggest enemies of happiness are our obsessive desires.

24.Our thoughts hold the power to build, bend or break our

circumstances.

25.We have multiplied our possessions; but reduced our values.

26.When we will have begun to place the well-being of othersabove our own, we will have reached the golden age.

27.Whoever gives priority to truth, love and justice in everydaylife is adored by God.

28.Balance between knowledge, judgment and actions is truewisdom.

29.Every aspect in life has two sides - one good and the otherbad; we become the one we keep our focus on.

30.Listen to what others say but have the courage to make yourown judgment and walk the righteous path.

31.Work for results but dont preoccupy yourself with the result.With perseverance, anything can be achieved.

32.To be unaware of your own faults is the greatest misfortune.

33.Selfishness, ego and carelessness ultimately lead to downfall.

34.Dont waste your time waiting for an opportunity. Create one

right now.

35.Every sinful act brings sickness, sorrow, downfall andproblems.

36.No price is too high to make yourself a better person.


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37.Moving away from laziness and wrongdoing brings one closerto God.

38.To sacrifice oneself for an ideal is the highest form of courage.

39.Generosity, empathy, and tenderness are the guidelines of

serving others.

40.Everyone, without any discrimination, is entitled to worshipGayatri.

41.True devotion is to see God in everything, to accept that He isthe dispenser of justice, and to constantly avoid wrongdoing.

42.To waste time in fruitless pursuits is to hinder ones own self.

43.Self-improvement is not only to embetter ones qualities,actions, and nature, but also to employ these virtues inembettering ones life.

44.He alone is wise who knows how to repair the broken and healthe wounded.

45.Human energies should never be used for the indulgence of

greed or desire.

46.To improve oneself to the level at which one can serve othersis the only worthy ambition.

47.Those who have achieved harmony in their thoughts, words,and actions attain true awakening.

48.The Sun is our great teacher. Without respite it tirelesslyperforms its task of serving the world by giving it light.

49.To be great is to possess an extraordinary soul in an ordinarybody.


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50. There is no greater virtue than to inspire someone torighteous action.

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