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...
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Even if a person has few means he can perform great actions and can fulfil all his desires through hard work and diligence.
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Scholars who contemplate on their thoughts and translate them into actions are the ones who are really great and noble.
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May all the scholars and great souls be in unison with each other and may we tread on the path accordingly.
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There is no religion greater than truth and a truthful person knows no fear.
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Those, who owe allegiance to truth are called great and exalted souls.
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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.
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The one who is first and possessed of wisdom when born; the god who strove to protect the gods with strength; the one before whose force the two worlds were afraid because of the greatness of his virility, he, O people, is Indra.
becomes blessed darkness great himself inevitably liberates mind noble pure
The person blessed with a pure mind is noble and he inevitably becomes great and liberates himself from the darkness of ignorance.
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When a person does great work he assumes a coveted place in the hearts of all and he becomes great. He becomes successful in slaying all the enemies on basis of the efforts and the support of his fellow-beings.
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Your flames are spreading... which are great and are like embodiments of truths. Your rays are reaching the sky.
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A person who is respectful towards his land, civilization and language, attains greatness and he acquires all the happiness of life. His deeds should be such that makes the motherland, the culture and language proud.
brings friend gains greatness himself
A person who brings out the greatness of his friend himself gains importance.
blesses god great scholars souls
God always blesses all the scholars and great souls with wisdom.
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The intelligent man on the basis of his knowledge becomes powerful and great just as intake of food gives energy and strength.