Sam Veda
Sam Veda
Sāma is composition of words in Rigvedic hymns from notes. The hymns of Rigveda form the base of Sāmagāna. Sāmagāna is not merely a name given to singing hymns of Veda but represents the philosophy and science of uniting thought, sound and music. Sāmagāna is purpose of creation of Samaveda...
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Pride of wealth destroys wealth, pride of strength destroys strength and in the same manner pride of knowledge destroys knowledge.
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The light of knowledge is fully capable of destroying the darkness of ignorance. This also help us in overcoming all the difficulties and in achieving success in all our endeavors.
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Knowledge removes the darkness of ignorance and thus helps even the most ignorant man to become knowledgeable.
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A real 'karma-yogi', who first acquires knowledge and then works for the welfare of people, quite naturally becomes popular and famous. There is no enemy of such a man but even if there are, he is able to vanquish them. His popularity in the society increases on account of his successes and good deeds.
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A raindrop coming in contact with fire looses it's existence while that falling on a shell becomes a 'pearl'. Therefore, people desirous of knowledge should avoid the company of ignorant people who believe in the motto- ignorance is bliss .
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The light of knowledge never extinguishes. It keeps on shedding light forever. This implies that knowledge by means of propagation, continues to flourish.
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The fire of knowledge is capable of destroying these enemies. Ignorance (darkness) can be destroyed by knowledge of self.
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History is testimony to the fact that kings, who did so ended up in ruins and misery. Such kings were always devoid of stability, peace and success.
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Man has been exploiting the energy of fire to his advantage since time immemorial. Had it not been for this natural source of energy, all the progress mankind has witnessed would never have been possible. Not a single factory could run without it.
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O Men! Look at the divine deeds of Vishnu; contemplate and then follow them.
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That is why not only we should ourselves engage in good deeds but also encourage others to do the same.
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A 'karma-yogi' who takes a resolve and work accordingly, without bothering about 'success' or 'failure', will eventually reach his goal.
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The mettle of a man is tested in adversities and he, who remains firm in his beliefs comes out shining.
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Peace and prosperity prevails when citizens are law abiding.