Atharva Veda
Atharva Veda
The Atharvavedais the "knowledge storehouse of atharvāṇas, the procedures for everyday life". The text is the fourth Veda, but has been a late addition to the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism...
lord returning universe
When they are out and about, they keep Him enshrined in their hearts; returning home, the Lord of the Universe is still with them.
becomes god leads meet name peace true
When God becomes merciful, He leads you to meet the True Guru; all peace is in the Name of the Lord.
dawn neither night nor rises swan truth water withdraw
When as a swan he rises from the water he does not withdraw his one foot. If in truth he were to withdraw it, there would be neither to-day, nor to-morrow, no night and no day, never would the dawn appear.
deeds definitely good indulge resolve rich shall yield
Our resolve to indulge in good deeds shall definitely yield rich benefits.
accepted continue earth faces fall true turn wander
They turn their faces away from the True Guru; they continue to wander aimlessly. They are not accepted by the earth or the sky; they fall into manure, and rot.
easily enthusiasm man naturally works
A man beaming with enthusiasm naturally accomplishes his works easily and quickly.
bitter man matter might scared
A man is not scared of the 'Past' i.e. bygone days, no matter how bitter it might have been.
almost fields life needs poisonous prominent special walks
Almost all the fields and walks of life are polluted with these poisonous feelings; but the field of education, being the most prominent organ, needs our special attention.
arranging earn hard household man necessary problem running wealth work
A man should work hard to earn wealth so that he does not have any problem in arranging things necessary for running household successfully.
good growth man places prospects settle
A man should do things which he is good doing at and go and settle in places where prospects look good for his growth and prosperity.
both challenges man meet physically strong
A man should become strong both physically and mentally, so that he could successfully meet the challenges of this world.
estimate fear leave lovingly remain
They remain absorbed in the fear of God; they never leave it. Who can estimate their value? They remain lovingly absorbed in the Lord.
break mattress member thus thy women
As women break reeds for a mattress with a stone, thus do I break thy member
bland body insipid mind rendered tastes
All other tastes are bland and insipid; through them, the body and mind are rendered insipid as well.