Rig Veda
Rig Veda
The Rigvedais an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. It is one of the four canonical sacred textsof Hinduism known as the Vedas. The text is a collection of 1,028 hymns and 10,600 verses, organized into ten books. A good deal of the language is still obscure and many hymns as a consequence seem unintelligible...
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The person who treads on the path of truth and his mind free from negative qualities like fear, wickedness and with the desire of benefit of all, is long lived.
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The person, who takes a resolution and works towards his goal with firm conviction, always gets its fulfilled.
accomplish good inspired thoughts vows
The person who is inspired by good thoughts can accomplish all his vows successfully.
attain blessings cease divine shall total
Without the blessings of that divine knowledgeable even the knowledgeable(man) shall cease to attain total knowledge.
knowledge man
Without knowledge a man is no better than an animal.
bad karma months nurtured perform properly shall thousand
Why shall he perform bad Karma who has been properly nurtured for many a thousand months and years?
gift good performs wealth worthy
When pleased, gift wealth to the worthy ones, who performs good deeds.
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Those, who owe allegiance to truth are called great and exalted souls.
acquire knowledge sources
We should try to acquire knowledge from all the sources and by all means-studying the scriptures, contemplation,meditation,etc.
attain growth knowledge path tread
We should tread on the path of knowledge and attain growth and progress.
greater knows religion truth truthful
There is no religion greater than truth and a truthful person knows no fear.
call match people shakes whom
The one without whom people do not conquer; the one to whom, when fighting, they call for help; the one who is a match for everyone; the one who shakes the unshakable, he, O people, is Indra.
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When a person does not adhere to rules he fails to perform his duties properly but a disciplined person definitely achieves success. Only should therefore lead a disciplined life.
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When a person does great work he assumes a coveted place in the hearts of all and he becomes great. He becomes successful in slaying all the enemies on basis of the efforts and the support of his fellow-beings.