Rig Veda
Rig Veda
The Rigvedais an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. It is one of the four canonical sacred textsof Hinduism known as the Vedas. The text is a collection of 1,028 hymns and 10,600 verses, organized into ten books. A good deal of the language is still obscure and many hymns as a consequence seem unintelligible...
cannot expect gain ignorant scholar sit
A scholar cannot sit with an ignorant person and expect to gain by the meeting.
becomes path result scholar
A scholar always treads on the path of righteousness and as result becomes successful.
behaved cultured earned good possesses scholar wealth
A well behaved and cultured scholar always possesses auspicious wealth i.e. earned from good means.
chaos cosmic envisioned impetus sea time warm
A time is envisioned when the world was not, only a watery chaos (the dark, indistinguishable sea ) and a warm cosmic breath, which could give an impetus of life.
body effects good joyful mind naturally remains state
A joyful state of mind naturally has its good effects on the body which remains healthy.
direction gives knowledge leads
Contemplation gives direction to our knowledge and leads to realization.
efforts intelligence-and-intellectuals learned using
During emergencies learned ones make efforts using their intelligence.
avoid citizen engage inspire path ready responsibility strive truth valiant waiting war welfare
During times of war it is the responsibility of every citizen to inspire the valiant to engage them in war. One should avoid waiting for invitation. One should always be ready to strive for welfare of others. This is the path of truth itself.
control derived enemy help powers self
O inimitable Enthusiasm! You successfully vanquish your enemy with the help of the powers derived from self control and restraint.
famous flames great illuminate inherent move path souls tread truth
It is the inherent characteristic of the flames to move upward and illuminate the nearby area. Those great souls who tread on the path of truth become famous and successful.
abhor energy gain good performing strength wicked
The wicked abhor good things. One can gain more strength and energy by performing good deeds.
considered scholar
The scholar who contemplates intelligently is considered great.
actions good perform scholar therefore
The scholar should, therefore always perform good actions and deeds.
god humanity hurdles people preach rewards virtues
They preach humanity the virtues of virtuosity and religiousness. God rewards such people by removing all the hurdles from their path.