Personalty is formed by a variety of minute circumstances, more or
less under the regulation and control of the individual. Not a
day passes without its discipline, whether for good or for evil.
There is no act, however trivial, but has its train of
consequences, as there is no hair so small but casts its shadow.
It was a wise saying ; never to give way to what is little; or by that little, however you may
despise it, you will be practically governed.
Every action, every thought, every feeling, contributes to the
education of the temper, the habits, and understanding; and
exercises an inevitable influence upon all the acts of our future
life. Thus Personalty is undergoing constant change, for better or
for worse--either being elevated on the one hand, or degraded on
the other. "There is no fault nor folly of my life," says Mr.
Ruskin, "that does not rise up against me, and take away my joy,
and shorten my power of possession, of sight, of understanding.
And every past effort of my life, every gleam of rightness or good
in it, is with me now, to help me in my grasp of this art and its
vision."
The mechanical law, that action and reaction are equal, holds true
also in morals. Good deeds act and react on the doers of them;
and so do evil. Not only so: they produce like effects, by the
influence of example, on those who are the subjects of them. But
man is not the creature, so much as he is the creator, of
circumstances: and, by the exercise of his freewill, he can
direct his actions so that they shall be productive of good rather
than evil. "Nothing can work me damage but myself," said St.
Bernard; "the harm that I sustain I carry about with me; and I am
never a real sufferer but by my own fault."
The best sort of Personalty, however, cannot be formed without
effort. There needs the exercise of constant self-watchfulness,
self-discipline, and self-control. There may be much faltering,
stumbling, and temporary defeat; difficulties and temptations
manifold to be battled with and overcome; but if the spirit be
strong and the heart be upright, no one need despair of ultimate
success. The very effort to advance--to arrive at a higher
standard of growth than we have reached--is inspiring and
invigorating; and even though we may fall short of it, we cannot
fail to be improved by every, honest effort made in an upward
direction.
The man of character is conscientious. He puts his conscience
into his work, into his words, into his every action .
"The man of noble spirit," says Sir Thomas Overbury, "converts all
occurrences into experience, between which experience and his
reason there is marriage, and the issue are his actions. He moves
by affection, not for affection; he loves glory, scorns shame, and
governs and obeys with one countenance, for it comes from one
consideration. Knowing reason to be no idle gift of nature, he is
the steersman of his own destiny. Unto the society of
men he is a sun, whose clearness directs their steps in a regular
motion. He is the wise man's friend, the example of the
indifferent, the medicine of the vicious. Thus time goes not
from him, but with him, and he feels age more by the strength of
his soul than by the weakness of his body.
(From Samuel Smiles , Character .)
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
OF MEN GOOD & GREAT .
"Unless above himself he can
Erect himself, how poor a thing is man"--DANIEL.
"Character is moral order seen through the medium, of an
individual nature.... Men of character are the conscience of
the society to which they belong."--EMERSON.
"The prosperity of a country depends, not on the abundance of its
revenues, nor on the strength of its fortifications, nor on the
beauty of its public buildings; but it consists in the number of
its cultivated citizens, in its men of education, enlightenment,
and character; here are to be found its true interest, its chief
strength, its real power."--MARTIN LUTHER.
Character is one of the greatest motive powers in the world. In
its noblest embodiments, it exemplifies human nature in its
highest forms, for it exhibits man at his best.
Men of genuine excellence, in every station of life--men of
industry, of integrity, of high principle, of sterling honesty of
purpose--command the spontaneous homage of mankind. It is
natural to believe in such men, to have confidence in them, and to
imitate them. All that is good in the world is upheld by them,
and without their presence in it the world would not be worth
living in.
Although genius always commands admiration, character most secures
respect. The former is more the product of brain-power, the
latter of heart-power; and in the long run it is the heart that
rules in life. Men of genius stand to society in the relation of
its intellect, as men of character of its conscience; and while
the former are admired, the latter are followed.
Great men are always exceptional men; and greatness itself is but
comparative. Indeed, the range of most men in life is so limited,
that very few have the opportunity of being great. But each man
can act his part honestly and honourably, and to the best of his
ability. He can use his gifts, and not abuse them. He can strive
to make the best of life. He can be true, just, honest, and
faithful, even in small things. In a word, he can do his Duty in
that sphere in which Providence has placed him.
Intellectual culture has no necessary relation to purity or
excellence of character."A handful of good life," says George Herbert, "is worth a bushel of
learning." Not that learning is to be despised, but that it must
be allied to goodness. Intellectual capacity is sometimes found
associated with the meanest moral character with abject servility
to those in high places, and arrogance to those of low estate. A
man may be accomplished in art, literature, and science, and yet,
in honesty, virtue, truthfulness, and the spirit of duty, be
entitled to take rank after many a poor and illiterate peasant.
"You insist," wrote Perthes to a friend, "on respect for learned
men. I say, Amen! But, at the same time, don't forget that
largeness of mind, depth of thought, appreciation of the lofty,
experience of the world, delicacy of manner, tact and energy in
action, love of truth, honesty, and amiability--that all these
may be wanting in a man who may yet be very learned."
Still less has wealth any necessary connection with elevation of
character. On the contrary, it is much more frequently the cause
of its corruption and degradation. Wealth and corruption, luxury
and vice, have very close affinities to each other. Wealth, in
the hands of men of weak purpose, of deficient self-control, or of
ill-regulated passions, is only a temptation and a snare--the
source, it may be, of infinite mischief to themselves, and often
to others.
'No man," once said Sir Benjamin Rudyard, "is
bound to be rich or great,--no, nor to be wise; but every man is
bound to be honest."
( Taken from Samuel Smiles ; Character ).
Erect himself, how poor a thing is man"--DANIEL.
"Character is moral order seen through the medium, of an
individual nature.... Men of character are the conscience of
the society to which they belong."--EMERSON.
"The prosperity of a country depends, not on the abundance of its
revenues, nor on the strength of its fortifications, nor on the
beauty of its public buildings; but it consists in the number of
its cultivated citizens, in its men of education, enlightenment,
and character; here are to be found its true interest, its chief
strength, its real power."--MARTIN LUTHER.
Character is one of the greatest motive powers in the world. In
its noblest embodiments, it exemplifies human nature in its
highest forms, for it exhibits man at his best.
Men of genuine excellence, in every station of life--men of
industry, of integrity, of high principle, of sterling honesty of
purpose--command the spontaneous homage of mankind. It is
natural to believe in such men, to have confidence in them, and to
imitate them. All that is good in the world is upheld by them,
and without their presence in it the world would not be worth
living in.
Although genius always commands admiration, character most secures
respect. The former is more the product of brain-power, the
latter of heart-power; and in the long run it is the heart that
rules in life. Men of genius stand to society in the relation of
its intellect, as men of character of its conscience; and while
the former are admired, the latter are followed.
Great men are always exceptional men; and greatness itself is but
comparative. Indeed, the range of most men in life is so limited,
that very few have the opportunity of being great. But each man
can act his part honestly and honourably, and to the best of his
ability. He can use his gifts, and not abuse them. He can strive
to make the best of life. He can be true, just, honest, and
faithful, even in small things. In a word, he can do his Duty in
that sphere in which Providence has placed him.
Intellectual culture has no necessary relation to purity or
excellence of character."A handful of good life," says George Herbert, "is worth a bushel of
learning." Not that learning is to be despised, but that it must
be allied to goodness. Intellectual capacity is sometimes found
associated with the meanest moral character with abject servility
to those in high places, and arrogance to those of low estate. A
man may be accomplished in art, literature, and science, and yet,
in honesty, virtue, truthfulness, and the spirit of duty, be
entitled to take rank after many a poor and illiterate peasant.
"You insist," wrote Perthes to a friend, "on respect for learned
men. I say, Amen! But, at the same time, don't forget that
largeness of mind, depth of thought, appreciation of the lofty,
experience of the world, delicacy of manner, tact and energy in
action, love of truth, honesty, and amiability--that all these
may be wanting in a man who may yet be very learned."
Still less has wealth any necessary connection with elevation of
character. On the contrary, it is much more frequently the cause
of its corruption and degradation. Wealth and corruption, luxury
and vice, have very close affinities to each other. Wealth, in
the hands of men of weak purpose, of deficient self-control, or of
ill-regulated passions, is only a temptation and a snare--the
source, it may be, of infinite mischief to themselves, and often
to others.
'No man," once said Sir Benjamin Rudyard, "is
bound to be rich or great,--no, nor to be wise; but every man is
bound to be honest."
( Taken from Samuel Smiles ; Character ).
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
TRAITS OF GOOD MEN ( SAINTLY PERSONS )
षट बिकार जित अनघ अकामा। अचल अकिंचन सुचि सुखधामा।।
अमितबोध अनीह मितभोगी। सत्यसार कबि कोबिद जोगी।।
सावधान मानद मदहीना। धीर धर्म गति परम प्रबीना।।
दो0-गुनागार संसार दुख रहित बिगत संदेह।।
तजि मम चरन सरोज प्रिय तिन्ह कहुँ देह न गेह।।45।।
निज गुन श्रवन सुनत सकुचाहीं। पर गुन सुनत अधिक हरषाहीं।।
सम सीतल नहिं त्यागहिं नीती। सरल सुभाउ सबहिं सन प्रीती।।
जप तप ब्रत दम संजम नेमा। गुरु गोबिंद बिप्र पद प्रेमा।।
श्रद्धा छमा मयत्री दाया। मुदिता मम पद प्रीति अमाया।।
बिरति बिबेक बिनय बिग्याना। बोध जथारथ बेद पुराना।।
दंभ मान मद करहिं न काऊ। भूलि न देहिं कुमारग पाऊ।।
गावहिं सुनहिं सदा मम लीला। हेतु रहित परहित रत सीला।। ARNYA KAND RAM CHARIT MANAS .
They have mastered six passions viz . lust , anger , greed , infatuation ,pride and jealousy . sinless ; neutral ; firm ; have-not ; pure ; full of bliss ; boundless- wisdom ; desire less ; moderate ( economy in all fields of life ) ; truthful ; inspired ; learned and united with God ; honour all others ; free from pride ; strong -minded and all conversant with their duty ; abode of virtue ; above worldly- sorrows ; doubtless ; love ME more than their body and home ; blush to hear their praise but feel delighted to hear of others ; even minded ; placid ; never deviate from right path ; guileless ; loving ; busy in prayer ; follow austerity ; control their senses ; follow the path of self denial and relgious observance ; take sacred vows ; devoted to their guru /teacher , God and learned ; full of piety , forgiveness and are friendly to all ; compassionate ; cheerful in all circumstances ; sincere devotee of ME ; have dispassion ; discretion ; modesty ; true knowledge about God ; correct knowledge of Vedas ; away from hypocrisy , arrogance and does not go to evil even by mistake ; always remembers me and do good to others by nature .
FROM ARNYA KAND IN RAM CHARIT MANAS BY GOSWAMI TULASIDAS .
अमितबोध अनीह मितभोगी। सत्यसार कबि कोबिद जोगी।।
सावधान मानद मदहीना। धीर धर्म गति परम प्रबीना।।
दो0-गुनागार संसार दुख रहित बिगत संदेह।।
तजि मम चरन सरोज प्रिय तिन्ह कहुँ देह न गेह।।45।।
निज गुन श्रवन सुनत सकुचाहीं। पर गुन सुनत अधिक हरषाहीं।।
सम सीतल नहिं त्यागहिं नीती। सरल सुभाउ सबहिं सन प्रीती।।
जप तप ब्रत दम संजम नेमा। गुरु गोबिंद बिप्र पद प्रेमा।।
श्रद्धा छमा मयत्री दाया। मुदिता मम पद प्रीति अमाया।।
बिरति बिबेक बिनय बिग्याना। बोध जथारथ बेद पुराना।।
दंभ मान मद करहिं न काऊ। भूलि न देहिं कुमारग पाऊ।।
गावहिं सुनहिं सदा मम लीला। हेतु रहित परहित रत सीला।। ARNYA KAND RAM CHARIT MANAS .
They have mastered six passions viz . lust , anger , greed , infatuation ,pride and jealousy . sinless ; neutral ; firm ; have-not ; pure ; full of bliss ; boundless- wisdom ; desire less ; moderate ( economy in all fields of life ) ; truthful ; inspired ; learned and united with God ; honour all others ; free from pride ; strong -minded and all conversant with their duty ; abode of virtue ; above worldly- sorrows ; doubtless ; love ME more than their body and home ; blush to hear their praise but feel delighted to hear of others ; even minded ; placid ; never deviate from right path ; guileless ; loving ; busy in prayer ; follow austerity ; control their senses ; follow the path of self denial and relgious observance ; take sacred vows ; devoted to their guru /teacher , God and learned ; full of piety , forgiveness and are friendly to all ; compassionate ; cheerful in all circumstances ; sincere devotee of ME ; have dispassion ; discretion ; modesty ; true knowledge about God ; correct knowledge of Vedas ; away from hypocrisy , arrogance and does not go to evil even by mistake ; always remembers me and do good to others by nature .
FROM ARNYA KAND IN RAM CHARIT MANAS BY GOSWAMI TULASIDAS .
Sunday, December 13, 2009
SCRAPS SENT TO FRIENDS
Value the time ; feel pleasure in working /studying ; know that simplicity is the best dignity ; the real worth lies in truth honesty and character ; love and kindness/mercy are the mightiest power in the world ; example is the best influence ; economy in all fields of life is the best wisdom ; patience and humility are the best of virtues ; self improvement is the great talent and the greatest joy to serve by sacrifice .
Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained. Love those who are your friends and love you and love also those who think themselves your enemy and hate you . Thus love is attained. - MK Gandhi .
Miseries Of The Rich (Poor can not even guess of it ). Those Rich have bed but not sleep ; food not hunger ; luxuries not happiness ; pleasure not humanity ; cosmetics not beauty ; temple not purity ; obedience not honor ;position not equality ; sensual-satisfaction not love ;kingdom not peace ;power not moral-force and money not contentment. So says , Jesus in Bible , '' Blessed Are Those Who Are Poor . ''
'' Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.''- Lord Buddha .
'' There is hunger for ordinary bread, and there is hunger for love, for kindness, for thoughtfulness, and this is the great poverty that makes people suffer so much.'' - Mother Teresa
'' Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.'' - Henery James .
May God grant you good work and keep you busy ;
May your purse always hold money and mind , mercy &love ;
May light of knowledge and rainbow of happiness greet you all seasons ;
May your friend always be a true friend ;
May your heart be full of goodness & gladness ;
And your life a sunny-day life ;.
With prayer ; to be so all around .
Treat those who are good with goodness, and also treat those who are not good with goodness. Thus goodness is attained. Be honest to those who are honest, and be also honest to those who are not honest. Thus honesty is attained. Love those who are your friends and love you and love also those who think themselves your enemy and hate you . Thus love is attained. - MK Gandhi .
Miseries Of The Rich (Poor can not even guess of it ). Those Rich have bed but not sleep ; food not hunger ; luxuries not happiness ; pleasure not humanity ; cosmetics not beauty ; temple not purity ; obedience not honor ;position not equality ; sensual-satisfaction not love ;kingdom not peace ;power not moral-force and money not contentment. So says , Jesus in Bible , '' Blessed Are Those Who Are Poor . ''
'' Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.''- Lord Buddha .
'' There is hunger for ordinary bread, and there is hunger for love, for kindness, for thoughtfulness, and this is the great poverty that makes people suffer so much.'' - Mother Teresa
'' Three things in human life are important. The first is to be kind. The second is to be kind. And the third is to be kind.'' - Henery James .
May God grant you good work and keep you busy ;
May your purse always hold money and mind , mercy &love ;
May light of knowledge and rainbow of happiness greet you all seasons ;
May your friend always be a true friend ;
May your heart be full of goodness & gladness ;
And your life a sunny-day life ;.
With prayer ; to be so all around .
Saturday, December 12, 2009
TRAITS OF GOOD MANAGER
'' Healthy acts of kindness are often simple, so why do we engage in them less than we should? Are we insensitive to others, or less caring than we should be? We get so busy with our lives that we forget. But we can change all of that .. And some of them are so simple. We forget that looking a person in the eye and smiling may make their day. '' -Ann. E. Smith.
1- Leadership -Strong managers tend to have natural or well developed leadership skills. They know how to take charge without making others feel small. They know how to make critical decisions. And they know how to motivate their team members to deliver strong results. These are some of the basic leadership skills, and they are crucial for someone who wants to do a fine job managing others. Leaders tend to intuitively know when to pick battles and when to regroup. They are usually people of courage, and they display that in many ways.
2 -Competence and talent -Strong managers should be highly competent in the functions they oversee, and they should also have talent. Those who are good at management need to know how to get the job done. Otherwise, how can they best advise others to accomplish what must get done?
3 -Excellent relationship skills - Those who manage well tend to have excellent relationship skills. They are good with people, and they know how to get along with all kinds of personalities.........
Their relationship skills are required not only to lead and motivate their subordinates. Strong interpersonal skills are also critical for handling relationships with those in upper management as well as outside parties.
4 -Openness - Good managers are open to the ideas of others. They may not always go along with them, but they are willing to listen and to find out what others think. They also invite feedback from those who report to them. Instead of being threatened by such feedback, a quality manager recognizes that hearing such information is critical for continued success.
5 - Mentoring role - A good manager looks to mentor those who report to him. He wants others to succeed, and actually cares about the development of his employees. Instead of looking out for only himself, this kind of manager looks out for the good of the team as well as of individuals who comprise it. He mentors others to be successful, and sees this mentoring as a huge responsibility .
( Quoted from the Article of Ann. E.Smith and sent to a student of Management on his quest .)
1- Leadership -Strong managers tend to have natural or well developed leadership skills. They know how to take charge without making others feel small. They know how to make critical decisions. And they know how to motivate their team members to deliver strong results. These are some of the basic leadership skills, and they are crucial for someone who wants to do a fine job managing others. Leaders tend to intuitively know when to pick battles and when to regroup. They are usually people of courage, and they display that in many ways.
2 -Competence and talent -Strong managers should be highly competent in the functions they oversee, and they should also have talent. Those who are good at management need to know how to get the job done. Otherwise, how can they best advise others to accomplish what must get done?
3 -Excellent relationship skills - Those who manage well tend to have excellent relationship skills. They are good with people, and they know how to get along with all kinds of personalities.........
Their relationship skills are required not only to lead and motivate their subordinates. Strong interpersonal skills are also critical for handling relationships with those in upper management as well as outside parties.
4 -Openness - Good managers are open to the ideas of others. They may not always go along with them, but they are willing to listen and to find out what others think. They also invite feedback from those who report to them. Instead of being threatened by such feedback, a quality manager recognizes that hearing such information is critical for continued success.
5 - Mentoring role - A good manager looks to mentor those who report to him. He wants others to succeed, and actually cares about the development of his employees. Instead of looking out for only himself, this kind of manager looks out for the good of the team as well as of individuals who comprise it. He mentors others to be successful, and sees this mentoring as a huge responsibility .
( Quoted from the Article of Ann. E.Smith and sent to a student of Management on his quest .)
Thursday, December 10, 2009
THE BEST OF SAMUEL SMILES
He who never made a mistake, never made a discovery .
I'm as happy a man as any in the world, for the whole world seems to smile upon me!
It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed through failures. Precept, study, advice, and example could never have taught them so well as failure has done
It is energy - the central element of which is will - that produces the miracle that is enthusiasm in all ages. Everywhere it is what is called force of character and the sustaining power of all great action.
Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession - a property entirely our own.
Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it.
Lost wealth may be replaced by industry, lost knowledge by study, lost health by temperance or medicine, but lost time is gone forever.
Men must necessarily be the active agents of their own well-being and well-doing they themselves must in the very nature of things be their own best helpers. Men who are resolved to find a way for themselves will always find opportunities enough; and if they do not find them, they will make them.
Practical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience. Precepts and instruction are useful so far as they go, but, without the discipline of real life, they remain of the nature of theory only.
Progress however, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step.
.
The apprenticeship of difficulty is one which the greatest of men have had to serve. The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success; if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved.
The duty of helping one's self in the highest sense involves the helping of one's neighbors.
The experience gathered from books, though often valuable, is but the nature of learning; whereas the experience gained from actual life is one of the nature of wisdom.
The reason why so little is done, is generally because so little is attempted.
The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at once.
The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.
The very greatest things - great thoughts, discoveries, inventions - have usually been nurtured in hardship, often pondered over in sorrow, and at length established with difficulty.
The wise man... if he would live at peace with others, he will bear and forbear.
The work of many of the greatest men, inspired by duty, has been done amidst suffering and trial and difficulty. They have struggled against the tide, and reached the shore exhausted.
We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success. We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery.
We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery.
Wisdom and understanding can only become the possession of individual men by travelling the old road of observation, attention, perseverance, and industry.
I'm as happy a man as any in the world, for the whole world seems to smile upon me!
It is a mistake to suppose that men succeed through success; they much oftener succeed through failures. Precept, study, advice, and example could never have taught them so well as failure has done
It is energy - the central element of which is will - that produces the miracle that is enthusiasm in all ages. Everywhere it is what is called force of character and the sustaining power of all great action.
Knowledge conquered by labor becomes a possession - a property entirely our own.
Life will always be to a large extent what we ourselves make it.
Lost wealth may be replaced by industry, lost knowledge by study, lost health by temperance or medicine, but lost time is gone forever.
Men must necessarily be the active agents of their own well-being and well-doing they themselves must in the very nature of things be their own best helpers. Men who are resolved to find a way for themselves will always find opportunities enough; and if they do not find them, they will make them.
Practical wisdom is only to be learned in the school of experience. Precepts and instruction are useful so far as they go, but, without the discipline of real life, they remain of the nature of theory only.
Progress however, of the best kind, is comparatively slow. Great results cannot be achieved at once; and we must be satisfied to advance in life as we walk, step by step.
.
The apprenticeship of difficulty is one which the greatest of men have had to serve. The battle of life is, in most cases, fought uphill; and to win it without a struggle were perhaps to win it without honor. If there were no difficulties there would be no success; if there were nothing to struggle for, there would be nothing to be achieved.
The duty of helping one's self in the highest sense involves the helping of one's neighbors.
The experience gathered from books, though often valuable, is but the nature of learning; whereas the experience gained from actual life is one of the nature of wisdom.
The reason why so little is done, is generally because so little is attempted.
The shortest way to do many things is to do only one thing at once.
The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.
The very greatest things - great thoughts, discoveries, inventions - have usually been nurtured in hardship, often pondered over in sorrow, and at length established with difficulty.
The wise man... if he would live at peace with others, he will bear and forbear.
The work of many of the greatest men, inspired by duty, has been done amidst suffering and trial and difficulty. They have struggled against the tide, and reached the shore exhausted.
We learn wisdom from failure much more than from success. We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery.
We often discover what will do, by finding out what will not do; and probably he who never made a mistake never made a discovery.
Wisdom and understanding can only become the possession of individual men by travelling the old road of observation, attention, perseverance, and industry.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
WISDOM OF VEDAS
Only education can help us to understand the knowledge of the universe, which is alike, an ocean. It enlightens everyone's minds.It is because of education that one can absorb knowledge. The best method to imbibe maximum knowledge is reading and self study and as a result of knowledge, the mind becomes enlightened. We should regularly study books having a lot of knowledge because it is through study only that the mind is filled with good thoughts, that inspire us to seek good company which is equally beneficial in acquiring knowledge. This is the sure way for growth of the mind and also to acquire eternal happiness and peace.
The scholar is successful in vanquishing all his enemies. The scholar has a solution for every problem and crisis, may it be disease or an external enemy. Because he is endowed with wit and grit he surmounts all his problems successfully. He controls the fickleness of the mind by reciting mantras and eventually stabilizes the mind. He gives the right advice at the right time to the right people. In this way we should all strive to acquire as much knowledge possible because on attainment of total knowledge we shall be able to find a solution to all our problems.
scholar becomes a benefactor and gives knowledge. When a scholar is donating knowledge the ultimate aim of his knowledge is welfare of one and all. Because of knowledge, the darkness of ignorance ceases and we tread on the path of progress. We should imbibe all the knowledge and the merits from the scholars and should engage in activities that result in the welfare one and all.
Always engage in all good deeds. One shall reap fruits on basic if the actions performed. Good deeds shall undoubtedly sooner or later fetch good fruits. People who engage in good deeds are always praised and respected. People who do so shall are blessed with all the desired things. Therefore it is imperative that one should thoroughly abstain from bad actions.
After realizing the truth do not become indolent. The person who strives and attain the most divine form of knowledge should never while away his time. He should engage in performing great deeds. Knowledge leads to light and light leads us on the path of success and progress. We should therefore attain knowledge of the self and think of the welfare of others. Lethargy leads to failure therefore one should abhor it vehemently.
The fingers of the scholars are always engaged in constructive activities. He who is always assiduous and diligent is always a scholarly figure. Such a person seldom likes to waste his time. He engages in work and strives for perfection. We all should imbibe these qualities and become alike the scholars
Do not stay in the company of those who abhor knowledge. The people who abhor knowledge always dwell in ignorance. Good company can make a man and bad company can ruin a man. During the rains, the drop of water falls in and loses its existence and on the contrary the drop of water falls in conch and assumes the form of a pearl. That is why people who desire knowledge should refrain from people who believe that ignorance is bliss.
One should not listen to anything bad. One should not listen and speak anything bad. By listening to bad things and contemplating on them, the person can engage in bad deeds. That is why one should refrain from listening to anything that is bad and negative.
( Taken from Universal Wisdom of Vedas .Rf. Rigveda & Samveda )
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