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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Wherever I look, there You are; I am totally convinced of this. Unto whom should I pray? The Lord Himself hears all.
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GOD is all-powerful; God is everywhere; God is all knowing. To adore such a formidable limitless principle, man spends a few minutes out of the 24 hours and uses a minute idol, image or picture! It is indeed ridiculous; it is practically futile. Adore Him so long as you have breath and so long as you are conscious. Have no other thought than God, have no other aim than knowing His command; no other activity than translating that command into action. That is what is meant by Surrender. Surrender yourself unto Him.
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Those, unto whom You give Your consolation, God - pain does not even approach them. Says Nanak, I have found that Guru, who has shown me the Perfect, Supreme Lord God. This human body is so difficult to obtain; it is only obtained by great good fortune.
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Fight shy of the medicine which thy mother and thy father, thy sister and thy brother let out against thee, I shall cause thee to live unto old age!
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I have taken unto myself her fortune and her glory, as a wreath off a tree. Like a mountain with broad foundation may she sit a long time with her parents!
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Take hold of this (charm) that subjects to immortality (life), may thy life unto old age not be cut off! I bring to thee anew breath and life, not to mist and darkness, do
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It is believed that the soul's attachment with the body remains until the dead-body is not destroyed completely.
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I seek the Sanctuary of the Lord's Prime Minister; beholding Him, my mind is comforted and consoled.
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You alone know Your mystery; You are the Perfect Architect of Destiny. I am a helpless orphan - please keep me under Your Protection and save me.
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You are like the rocks on the seashore that unflinchingly face the beating of the waves. The rock does not move; the wave will not stop. This predicament should end. Awake and avail yourselves of this unique chance.
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You are in the dark and you fear more. You cannot notice the heaps of earth and the pits on the road. You cannot even know that the road is smooth and fine. There is no fault or partiality in creation; be confirmed in that. Then you will no more waver in your faith.
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Our resolve to indulge in good deeds shall definitely yield rich benefits.
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Our actions should be such that we become fearless. This can happen only when we lead a virtuous life and follow a righteous path.
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Rising or sitting, standing or walking, may we not stumble with our right or left foot upon the earth!