Atharva Veda
Atharva Veda
The Atharvavedais the "knowledge storehouse of atharvāṇas, the procedures for everyday life". The text is the fourth Veda, but has been a late addition to the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism...
acquire engage himself intelligence refine study
One should engage himself in self study to refine his intelligence and to acquire knowledge.
constant efforts lead path seek self
One should always make constant efforts to seek such a Guru, who can lead him to the path of self-realization.
balanced diet exercising good health maintain strive taking
One should strive to maintain good health by taking balanced diet and exercising regularly.
burden enjoy happiness loans mind peace repay soon taken
One should repay the loans he has taken as soon as possible. A debtor can never enjoy peace of mind and happiness as long as he is under the burden of debts.
actions bad engage good refrain
One should refrain from bad actions and engage in good deeds.
abstain pave success
One should not only abstain from 'sinful-deeds' but also from 'sinful- speech' and 'sinful-thought'. By doing so we pave our way to success and peace.
ceases death fears ignorance mind
One fears death because of ignorance but when the 'flame of knowledge' is enkindled in the mind then the 'fear of death' ceases to exist.
children cultivate emphasize heartfelt love nations universal
Of course, one must love all mankind; all are children of God. One must not emphasize the differences between Nations or between castes and creeds. Cultivate Universal heartfelt Love.
destroyer dwell hands hold jewel messenger spiritual sword
O camel-like mind, you are so very fortunate; dwell upon the jewel of spiritual wisdom. You hold in your hands the sword of the Guru's spiritual wisdom; with this destroyer of death, kill the Messenger of Death.
cleverness
O camel-like mind, you are so fickle; give up your cleverness and corruption.
bind bow cow profitable rich streak yield
O dice, yield play, profitable as a cow that is rich in milk! Bind me to a streak of gain, as the bow (is bound) with the string!
condemned serve stick
No one should be condemned as trash; even a little stick can serve as a toothpick!
accomplish bothering definitely results shall works
One who works assiduously and wholeheartedly without bothering about the results shall definitely accomplish his tasks.
becomes naturally others quite ruler wishes works
One, who wishes well of others and works for their welfare, quite naturally becomes the ruler of the masses.