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...
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The mother shall sleep, the father shall sleep, the dog shall sleep, the lord of the house shall sleep! All her relations shall sleep, and these people round about shall sleep!
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Adoration of God has to be through one name and one form; but, that should not limit your loyalty to that particular province only.
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A devotee, who spends his time in austerities has nothing to worry about as God fulfills all his needs.
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The One Lord of the Universe is the Support of His humble servants. They love the One Lord; their minds are filled with love for the Lord. The Name of the Lord is all treasures for them.
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The One Lord and Master dwells in the home; He is seen in the wilderness as well. I have become fearless; the Saint has removed my doubts.
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They turn their faces away from the True Guru; they continue to wander aimlessly. They are not accepted by the earth or the sky; they fall into manure, and rot.
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A man beaming with enthusiasm naturally accomplishes his works easily and quickly.
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A man is not scared of the 'Past' i.e. bygone days, no matter how bitter it might have been.
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Almost all the fields and walks of life are polluted with these poisonous feelings; but the field of education, being the most prominent organ, needs our special attention.
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A man should work hard to earn wealth so that he does not have any problem in arranging things necessary for running household successfully.
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A man should do things which he is good doing at and go and settle in places where prospects look good for his growth and prosperity.
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They are blessed with peace, celestial bliss, tranquility and ecstasy; chanting and meditating, they live in supreme bliss.
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This potent herb do I dig out, it draws toward me the eve, causes (love's) tears. It brings back him who has gone to a distance, rejoices him that approaches me.
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This person does things in ignorance; he does not chant in meditation, and does not perform any deep, self-disciplined meditation.