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...
along calf mind placed run thee thy water
About thee (my husband) I have placed the overpowering (plant), upon thee placed the very overpowering one. May thy mind run after me as a calf after the cow, as water along its course!
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Abstinence from sinful deeds not only ensures freedom from 'pains' but it also bless us with good health and long life.
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A brahmachari is he, who tries to attain enlightenment while he is alive and aspires for 'salvation' after his death. He incessantly makes efforts to improve upon his intellect and knowledge and to treads on the path of truth. Quite naturally gods are pleased by him and dwell in his heart.
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A 'brahmachari' (a celibate) acts in such a way that treading the paths of both earth and heaven becomes a pleasurable experience; that is why all the Gods always dwell with him(in his heart).
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The mortal beings are held in the power of sexual desire, anger and emotional attachment; they have forgotten the Lord, the Immortal Form.
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Accepting the Command of the Lord's Will, I have found total peace; the home of suffering has been destroyed.
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A woman who possesses all the qualities will quite naturally not have any problem in fulfilling her obligations towards her family and quite obviously keep everybody in the family happy and satisfied.A house in which such a woman dwells is always prosperous and full of comforts and luxuries.
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A woman should perform the duties of a wife without any complain, give birth to good children and bring them up as ideal citizens.
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A woman should always think good of her family and should work according to her husband's wishes so that a peaceful, happy and cordial atmosphere prevails in the family.
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As long as I walked along, carrying the load, I continued to pay the fine. But I threw away that bundle, when I met the Perfect Guru; O Nanak, then I became fearless.
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All are equal in birth and in death. Differences arise only during the interval. The Emperor and the beggar are both born naked; they sleep equally silently; they bow out without even leaving their new address. Then how can their reality be different? There can be no doubt on this score. All are basically the same.
ears evil eyes hands minds seek tongue
Your eyes should not seek evil sights; your ears should not seek evil tales; your tongue should not seek evil speech; your hands should not seek evil acts; your minds should not seek evil thoughts.
condemn far mind
YOU very often condemn the mind as a monkey; but take it from Me, it is far worse.
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You shall not obtain this human body again; make the effort - try to achieve liberation!