Indian civilization
Learn about the ancient Vedic texts, Upanishads, and the profound philosophies of Hindu sages that have guided spiritual and ethical life in India3.
The Humility of Wealth: A Celestial Reflection
Money, often a source of pride, can be fleeting. Imagine you declare your riches, only to realize there are wealthier individuals, rendering you a mere beggar in comparison. It’s akin to the glow-worms at dusk, believing they illuminate the world.
The Spectrum of Love: Unselfish, Mutual, and Selfish
This love transcends ego and self-interest. The lover’s sole concern is the well-being of the beloved. Their own suffering becomes inconsequential in the face of the other’s happiness. Unselfish love is the highest form—a selfless devotion that knows no bounds.
Evil Deed is born of evil Thought
When misfortunes befall you know that they are not due to what you have done, but to what you have thought. If we cannot restrain ourselves from committing a deed which we know is evil, it is due to the fact only that we first permitted ourselves to think of this evil act and failed to restrain our thoughts.