He who lives in our mind is near though he may actually be far away; but he who is not in our heart is far though he may really be nearby.
From Chanakya
Purity of speech, of the mind, of the senses, and of a compassionate heart are needed by one who desires to rise to the divine platform.
There is no austerity equal to a balanced mind, and there is no happiness equal to contentment; there is no disease like covetousness, and no virtue like mercy.
One whose knowledge is confined to books and whose wealth is in the possession of others, can use neither his knowledge nor wealth when the need for them arises.
There is some self-interest behind every friendship. There is no friendship without self-interests. This is a bitter truth.
Treat your kid like a darling for the first five years. For the next five years, scold them. By the time they turn sixteen, treat them like a friend. Your grown up children are your best friends.
As a single withered tree, if set aflame, causes a whole forest to burn, so does a rascal son destroy a whole family.
If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation?
A good wife is one who serves her husband in the morning like a mother does, loves him in the day like a sister does and pleases him like a prostitute in the night.
The biggest guru-mantra is: never share your secrets with anybody. It will destroy you.
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