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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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.
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May that 'divine knowledgeable person'(almighty) inspire us! One, without whose inspiration one can never attain total knowledge.
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The person who is inspired by good thoughts can accomplish all his vows successfully.
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Fire is the one, who inspires and protects truth.
desire inspires morning scholars work
The morning inspires scholars to work and also those who desire wealth.
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Knowledge makes capable of earning knowledge. It inspires us to perform actions and as a result one acquires desired wealth.
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O radiant one! Inspire the diligent and the successful only to earn wealth.
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Inspire us to perform good deeds just as the Master instructs the efficient charioteer to drive the new chariot.
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The scholar who contemplates intelligently is considered great.
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The scholar should, therefore always perform good actions and deeds.
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The strength of unity and federation are unquestionable.
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The wicked abhor good things. One can gain more strength and energy by performing good deeds.
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During emergencies learned ones make efforts using their intelligence.
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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.