Category: Mahabharata

How can anyone dream of success without effort? Effort can have one of two results—success or failure.

The Heavens may fall, or Himavat split open, the Earth might be rent, or the waters of the Ocean dry… read more —Mahabharata

Crying can never ease a man’s grief; what do you gain by giving way to sorrow? Summon patience; do not… read more —Mahabharata

 When a man’s mind is upset he should not lose his cheer or succumb to lassitude or dejection.

Has despair deprived you of your manliness? Only cowards, who cannot win back their lost wealth, cherish despair – vain… read more —Mahabharata

Success is never certain, yet men still act. Sometimes they succeed and sometimes do not. However, those who do nothing… read more —Mahabharata

 One should never do to others anything that is against one’s own self interest. This is virtue.

The tiller tills the soil with his plough and sows seeds. He then sits quiet, for only the clouds can… read more —Mahabharata

All men are subject to and governed by two forces, Destiny and Exertion. There is nothing higher than these two…. read more —Mahabharata

Those whom no creature fears, who do not themselves fear any, and look upon all creatures as their own selves,… read more —Mahabharata

The wise one, steadfast like Himavat, never gives way to wrath, never suffers himself to be attached to the objects… read more —Mahabharata

Into whatever state a man may fall, he should summon cheerfulness without yielding to sorrow.

For one that has lost sons, wives, wealth and pleasures of every kind, and finds himself in dire straits—courage is… read more —Mahabharata

The man who does not allow heat, cold, fear born of attachment, prosperity or adversity to obstruct his plans is… read more —Mahabharata

Anger must be conquered by forgiveness, evil by dharma, the miser by generosity, and falsehood by truth.

Even if his roots are severed, a man must not give in to despair.

He who does not yearn for the unattainable, who does not grieve for what is lost, whose mind is clear… read more —Mahabharata

One should rather break in the joints than bend his will to another’s.

Contentment, softness of heart, fearfulness and the lack of effort destroy prosperity. The man who makes no effort does not… read more —Mahabharata

No man should ever disparage himself, for he who does, never finds great prosperity.

He who begins something and strives until it is completed, who never wastes his time, who has his soul under… read more —Mahabharata

Perseverance is the key to prosperity, achievement and all that is beneficial. The man who pursues his goal with perseverance,… read more —Mahabharata

One who is busy in action is capable of supporting life. He, on the other hand, that is idle, never… read more —Mahabharata

Adversity overtakes the idle man, while the active, skilful one will certainly prosper. Intelligent men, who engage confidently in karma,… read more —Mahabharata

Yet, a man must act; Manu himself has said so. He who does not act, surely succumbs, O Yudhishtira. While… read more —Mahabharata

Even if his roots are severed, a man must not give in to despair.

Do not disgrace your soul; do not be satisfied with a little. Set your sights on great things and shed… read more —Mahabharata