60 results for “Dharma”

Indra, conqueror of streams, a path-maker, is the upholder of right and the slayer of falsehood; the hymns are the joining of his might.

Whatever is consistent with Dharma. Artha and Kama continued at that time to be properly performed by king Yudhishthira in the exercise of his duties in protecting his subjects.

Thus worshiping the Supreme Lord Viṣṇu by the ritualistic performance of sacrifice, Dakṣa was completely situated on the religious path. Moreover, all the demigods who had assembled at the sacrifice blessed him that he might increase his piety, and then they left.

With groves enjoyed by Devas, Gandharvas and Vidyadharas, where the cuckoos warble and the hollows resound with the music of Kinnaras,

By his side stand the great divine sages steeped in Veda and Vedanga.

One sinful act begets another. Therefore,O foremost of kings, avoid all evil acts and do not indulge in grief.

If it is necessary to determine what is good and what bad in the world, attend to the scriptures. In those scriptures. In those scriptures it has been ordained that kings should stand with the rod of punishment uplifted in their hands.

They discuss the meaning of Veda, truth and dharma, and also about Siksa, Chandas and other Sastras.

They also discuss Nirukta, the Saman music, alchemy and everything else pertaining to Veda.

'You are born in a royal family. You are wellknown. You are proficient in dharma. Yet you are unworthy of your race and robe.

On seeing powerful Rama and Lakshmana approaching,Vali spoke with pride and rigteousness to Rama, 'You are a prince, born of a noble family, son of a renowned king. You are famous, brilliant, handsome and follower of good practices.Having hit me when I was engaged otherwise in an encounter what merit have you gained?'

Time has neither mother, nor father, nor anybody to whom he shows any mercy. He is the witness of the acts of all creatures, By him have they been snatched away.

You are born in a noble family. Urged by the sons of others, you have most reluctantly done this, and having done this you repent for it.

'You should also have acted in that manner considering dharma. Now listen to what Manu said, in two verses that hold good traditions dear which are accepted by men wellversed in dharma. O monkey the action taken by me is in conformity with this.

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Expiations, O king, have been laid down for (evil) acts. He that is alive can perform them, but he that dies cannot perform them.

Think, O mighty-armed one, of the acts of those Kshatriyas that have been killed. Those acts were the causes of their destruction and it is on account of them that they have died.

As a weapon made by a smith or carpenter is under the control of the person who uses it, and moves as moves it, likewise this universe, controlled by actions done in Time, moves as those actions move it.

You have obtained the Earth through your prowess. All the kings have been defeated by you, O sinless one, through your prowess.

'Who can stray from the path of dharma when the whole world is ruled by Bharata, a tiger among kings, and a lover of dharma?

Sin, O king, sometimes becomes virtue, and virtue sometimes becomes sin. The learned know which is which.

'My skin is not fit to be worn by the virtuous, my hair and bones are also prohibited from any use. My flesh is also not at all fit to be eaten by righteous people like you

Under all circumstances, O king, do you encompass what is agreeable to the twice-born, for these, O king, are known as gods on Earth.

When Brahman had said these words, and when his proper share was appointed of the sacrificial offerings, Mahadeva replied to the Grandfather of great energy, saying,-So be it.

On account, however, of this disability regarding a share I am filled with great grief, O sinless one, and a treinour fills me from head to foot.

O Janamejaya, then at the command of Dharmaraja Yudhishthira, that best of the Bharata race marched against the greatly powerful Shishupala.

Of great might, energy, courage and prowess, he passed by the of Virabhadra—that dispeller of the goddess's anger. He then created from the pores of his body a large number of spirits known by the name of Raumyas.

Salutation to you who are fond of dancing a:d who beat puffed cheeks converting the in it! into a druin. Salutations to you who are ind of lotuses that blow in rivers, and who are to you you who are always fond of singing and playing on musical instruments.

What is called the Understanding lives in the interior of what you see above the soles of the feet and below the crown of the heat.

By abstaining entirely from meat, О king, the Yogin of purified soul acquires power.

On account of the recitation of this wishes one cherishes in his mind and all the wishes he speaks out become successful.

Whatever, again, is full of sorrow and is disagreeable to oneself, should be considered as originating from Rajas. Without undertaking any such act, one should turn his attention to it.

Thus addressed by the king of dharma, all that was narrated in detail as experienced, without omitting the destruction of the Yadu dynasty.

Persons seeking fame, kingdom, happiness, pleasure, profit and riches, and learning, should listen with devout feelings to the recital of this hymn.

I always salute those Beings who living within embodied creatures make the latter cry in grief, and who gladden them without themselves being glad.

The Creator puts in all creatures the same five great elements in proportions that He thinks fit.

One having true wisdom and real merits, wins great fame by abstaining from speaking ill of others and from indulging in self-praise.

He said Ushanas, having spiritualised himself by Yoga, entered my body and depriving myself of liberty, has taken away all my riches. Having by Yoga entered my body he has again left it.

This is there nature. Knowing this, one should live cheerfully, without giving way to either grief or joy. Such a man is above the influence of pride.

When again she feels the touch of the various objects, she becomes the organ of touch. It is the Understanding that becomes modified variously and frequently. When the Understanding wishes for anything, she becomes Mind.