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...
abhor energy gain good performing strength wicked
The wicked abhor good things. One can gain more strength and energy by performing good deeds.
acquiring attain energy heat manner providing respected sun
Just as the Sun is respected for providing heat and energy to the world, in the same manner you too can attain respect in this world by acquiring knowledge.
basis becomes energy food gives great intake knowledge man powerful
The intelligent man on the basis of his knowledge becomes powerful and great just as intake of food gives energy and strength.
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.
federation strength unity
The strength of unity and federation are unquestionable.
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.
actions desires few fulfil great hard means perform work
Even if a person has few means he can perform great actions and can fulfil all his desires through hard work and diligence.
blesses god
Even God blesses only those who are contemplative, intelligent and the protectors of the weak.
gateway kinds shun therefore
Fearlessness is the gateway to success. One should therefore shun all kinds of fear.
fear fearless leads patient
Fear leads to failure, those who are fearless are patient and valiant.
discovered heart link
Sages discovered this link of the existent to the nonexistent, having searched in the heart with wisdom.
critics-and-criticism people praise praises successful tolerate wicked
Praises make the wicked deaf(they can't tolerate criticism) while people who praise become successful because of their humility.