English Translation of Sanskrit Quote:

Advice given to fools, makes them angry and not calm them down.
Just like feeding a snake with milk, increases its venom.

English Translation of Sanskrit Quote:

On bearing fruits, trees bend (i.e. become humble),

with new [recently] gathered water, clouds hang very low,
wealthy good men maintain non-arrogant nature,
this is the nature of benevolent persons.

English Translation of Sanskrit Quote:

He comprehends quickly and hears patiently. He understands things at hand and acts accordingly
and not according to his sweet will; he does not meddle with others' business unless asked to. This is
the prime feature of a wise person.

English Commentary on Sanskrit Quote:

This is a stanza taken from the Epic Mahabharatha. This forms an advice offered to he blind King
Dhritharashtra by his own brother Vidura. Dhritharashtra shared a strange relationship with his
brother Vidura. Most of the times Dhritharashtra bore it in mind that Vidura was not the royal blood.
It repelled him to think that Vidura was his brother. He hated this to the core. But whenever he was
in doubt or in trouble, he never flinched to ask Vidura's help and praise him for his mature advises. It
was a kind of love-hate relationship. Here Vidura enumerates the salient features of a Wise man.

A wise man is one who understands things quickly. His comprehension is fast and he has an
unending patience to listen to others. This forms the basis of his wisdom. Most of us never bother to
listen. Listening is a great virtue, but it is lacking in most of us. Listening and comprehension form a
successful duo. Skills of comprehension are sharpened by patient listening and it leads us to the right
decision. A wise man also embarks on a work; he understands it threadbare and then forms a
strategy which guides him towards successful completion. He does not depend on his compulsions.
Another great virtue enumerated here is remaining aloof from meddling into others affairs unless
asked to help. We harm others interests most of the times intending to help. A meddlesome person
is the most unwelcome among us. Combined, these features are said to be indicative of a wise man.

English Translation of Sanskrit Quote:

Contentment is the highest gain,

Good Company the highest course,
Enquiry the highest wisdom,
and Peace the highest enjoyment.

English Translation of Sanskrit Quote:

High-souled persons have only two states like that of a bunch of flowers; either they have to be on
top of the whole world or they should wither away.

English Commentary on Sanskrit Quote:

This couplet from the 'Neethishathakam' of Bharthrihari, extols the virtues of those who are self-
respecting. Self respecting persons have only two place to adorn; either top or attain a nameless
state. They simply don't fit in every places. They carve out a niche for themselves. Otherwise they
simply vanish from this world without making much ado. It is simply not in their blood to make
compromises.
The poet rightly likens them to a bunch of flowers. They should either remain on top of someone's
head, keeping themselves high, apart from adorning the head that bears it. They don't settle for a
lesser state. If they cannot attain this envious state, they prefer simply to wilt away in a forest shrub,
unnoticed by anyone.
This is said as and advice for those who, without aware of their high-status, make compromises for
all and sundry gains. It is really not worthy of their status. Look at the beauty of the simile the poet
has chosen; simple yet potent.

English Translation of the quote:

Why do you wander, 'O' mind, rest somewhere. The natural course of thing to happen cannot be
altered. It is bound to happen. Therefore enjoy the pleasures, whose arrival and departure cannot be
ascertained, without remembering the past and without expecting the future.

English commentary on Sanskrit quote:

I really don't know why i am so impressed by Bharthrihari's quotes!! -I wonder sometimes. But
answers are not far to seek. Perhaps i am impressed by two great minds thinking alike. I am amazed
by how close is Bharthrihari to the Buddha when he says this.
The greatest finding of the Buddha according to me is the explanation of the structure and
functioning of the mind beyond any shred of doubt. The negativity we acquire from our childhood
days without our knowledge lead us astray. The mind fools us by shuttling back and forth in time. We
either suffer in our mind regretting about what happened in the past or craving for some pleasant
thing to happen in future. This determines how we behave in the present according to the
predetermined mindset. This creates a vicious circle and we act blindly, but unknowingly.
While the Buddha speaks in philosophical terms, Bharthrihari speaks common parlance. What the
Buddha realized through Insight-meditation, Bharthrihari seems to have realized through the
experience of suffering in life.
In the guise of addressing the mind, Bharthrihari seems to address himself. The mind is weary
wandering constantly with lightning speed. The body suffers untold miseries because of this. So he
suggests that the mind should stop wandering and rest somewhere. Since unknowing of the mind's
deeds we act with predetermined mindset. Everything seems predetermined because of this. There is
no use struggling to mend what is to come. So it is the safe bet to accept gracefully what comes in our
life without opposing. So Bharthrihari seems to suggest that we should neither worry about our past
nor crave for the future. For a lay person past has changed, and the future is yet to come. So it is
futile to resist the present. So why not welcome the present, in whatever way it presents itself before
us?

English translation of Sanskrit quote :

When I had little knowledge, I had become blind by pride like an elephant (during rut). Then my
mind was proud , thinking that I am an omniscient. As and when I realized bit by bit in the
association of wise men, my pride waned like a fever, as I came to know that I was a fool, actually.

English commentary on Sanskrit quote:

This couplet by Bhirthrihari the celebrated author of 'Shatakatrayi', in fact summarizes what is said
in Sanskrit ": " [little knowledge, great pride.]

We all have it in us, in varying degrees: Vanity of knowledge. For those who have a little bit of
outspokenness in them, there is realization sooner or later. This is narration of realization on the
part of the author, which is not different from our own stories of realization.
Possession of a bit of knowledge makes a man proud of his knowledge, by nature. This short term
"elation" makes him blind to the reality about himself. He sees a large than life portrait of himself.
This is likened to the behavior of an elephant in rut, when it disobeys its own leader and wanders off.

Of course, this is a short ride of the ego and lasts till his realization. The association of the learned
men which comes like a boon to everyone, is enough to pin his inflated balloon of ego. A little bit of
realization is enough for him to know what is amiss. Once there is realization, it does not take long of
us to know the fact about us. The more we gain knowledge wise, it should make us realize our own
shortcomings and make us humble and meek. Standing at the periphery of the vast ocean of
Knowledge man's vanity vanishes. That is what is said in another couplet " "-
Education is what should humble us. If it doesn't, it is not worth the exalted name "Education"
Monk stories

As a carpenter went home after shutting down his workshop, a black poisonous cobra entered his
workshop.
The cobra was hungry and hoped to find its supper lurking somewhere within. It slithered from one
end to another and accidentally bumped into a double-edged metal axe and got very slightly injured.
In anger and seeking revenge, the snake bit the axe with full force. What could a bite do to a metallic
axe? Instead the cobra's mouth started bleeding.
Out of fury and arrogance, the cobra tried its best to strangle and kill the object that was causing it
pain by wrapping itself very tightly around the blades.
The next day when the carpenter opened the workshop, he found a seriously cut, dead cobra
wrapped around the axe blades.
The cobra died not because of someone else's fault but faced these consequences merely because
of its own anger and wrath.
Sometimes when angry, we try to cause harm to others but as time passes by, we realise that we
have caused more harm to ourselves.
For a happy life, it's best we should learn to ignore and overlook some things, people, incidents,
affairs and matters.
It is not necessary that we show a reaction to everything. Step back and ask yourself if the matter is
really worth responding or reacting to.
Lets treat people with kindness even if they hurt you.
People that show no inclination to change, are best handled with silence and prayer.

*WISE WORDS FROM A GREAT THINKER AND OBSERVER!!*

*Buffalos kill 7 people every year.*
*Lions kill 500 people every year.*
*Hippos kill 800 people every year.*
*Spiders kill 5000 people every year.*
*Scorpions kill 7000 people every year.*
*Snakes kill 10000 people every year.*
*And then, surprisingly,*
*Mosquitoes kill 2.7 million people every year. Yes, the smallest are the deadliest!*
*Small 'sins', hardly noticed by many, are the most deadly to your spiritual life.*
*Avoid excuses for not praying and allotting few moments of your day to your Creator.*
*Sins of omission are just as deadly as sins of commission.*
*Gossiping and small lies, are committed more frequently and are deadly.*
*Mind those little compromises that you do daily. They are the ones that will bring your downfall.*
*Successful people have two things on their lips, "Smile and silence".*
*Smile can solve problems, while*
*Silence can avoid problems.*
*Sugar and salt may be mixed together*
*but ants reject the salt and carry away only the sugar.*
*Select the right people in life and make your life better and sweeter.*
*If you failed to achieve your dreams, change your ways not your Creator.*
*Remember, trees change their leaves, not their roots.*
*You will never reach your destination if you stop and throw stones at every dog that barks.*
*Haters will see you walking on water and say it's because you can't swim.*
*Even if you dance on water, Your enemies will accuse you of raising dust.*
*Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your own hands.*
*Remember Dont ever wrestle with a pig. Youll both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it.*
*BE WISE!*

Nice Quote

Be the one who nurtures and builds. Be the one who has an understanding and a forgiving heart one
who looks for the best in people. Leave people better than you found them.

Start taking full responsibility for the quality of life you are living. You are completely responsible for
everything that happens in your life. Stop blaming the situations in your life and the people in your
life for the troubles you are facing. The best day of your life is the one when you decide your life is
directly proportionate to your own actions and decisions. The day you realize that no one is going to
come and win your emotional battles for you will become a warrior. You will become your own
hero.

Satguru 10 rules

1. Enhance your perception and intelligence

At the age of 12, he came in contact with Malladihalli Sri Raghavendra Swamiji who taught him a
set of simple yoga asanas.

2. Take charge of your life

He graduated from the University of Mysore with a bachelor's degree in English Literature.

3. Be conscious of your mortality

During his college years, he developed an interest in travel and motorcycles.

4. Take a holiday from seriousness

He opened several successful businesses after graduation, including a poultry farm, a brickworks
and a construction business.
 5. Produce nice movies
At the age of twenty-five, he rode up Chamundi Hill and sat on a rock, when he had a spiritual
experience.

6. Don't identify yourself with anything

In 1983, he conducted his first yoga class with seven participants in Mysore.

7. Fix yourself
Over time, he began conducting yoga classes, travelling from class to class on his motorcycle.

8. Pay attention to yourself

He was voted among the hundred most powerful Indians for his contribution in the field of
environmental protection.

9. Do not set incentives for sickness

In 2012, he initiated the Isha Insight program, which focuses on helping small businesses scale
up their business activities.

10. Have a sense of humor

He has also been involved in one-on-one interactions as part of the "In Conversations With the
Mystic" program

Sadhguru Vashudev

A new year is coming. In case you are wondering how to change your life and
yourself, heres a powerful process from Sadhguru to create a powerful sense of inner
wellbeing that will carry you through any sort of external situation

Sadhguru: Every human being, either consciously or unconsciously, through the

process of what we call life, creates a certain image, a certain personality of himself.
This image that you have created within yourselves has nothing to do with reality. It
has nothing to do with the self, your inner nature. It is a certain image that you have
built, most of the time unconsciously. Very few human beings have built a conscious
image of themselves. All others have built images according to whatever kind of
patterns or external situations they fell into.

Now, why dont we create a new self-image consciously, the way you really want to
be? If you are intelligent enough, if you are aware enough, you can recast your image,
a totally new image, whichever way you really want it. It is possible. But you should
be willing to leave the old one. This is not pretension. Instead of acting unconsciously,
you act consciously. You can create that kind of image which supports you best, that
kind of image which creates maximum harmony around you, that kind of image which
has least friction. You create that kind of an image which is closest to your inner
nature. What kind of an image do you think is closest to your inner nature? Please see,
the inner nature is very silent, not dominant but very forceful. Very subtle but very
forceful.

That is what we need to do: the grosser elements within you your anger, your
limitations must be chopped off. Create a new self-image which is subtle but
tremendously forceful. Think about it for the next one or two days and create a proper
image for yourself; what should be the fundamental nature of your thought and
emotion. Before we create something, let us really see, if what we are creating now is
better than what we have. Choose a time when you would not be disturbed. Sit
comfortably with your back rested and be relaxed. Now, close your eyes and visualize
how other people should experience you. Create a whole new human being. Look at it
with as much detail as possible. See if this new image is more human, more
efficient, more loving.

Visualize this new image as powerfully as you can. Make it alive within yourself. If
your thought is powerful enough, if your visualization is powerful enough, it can even
break the bonds of karma. The karmic limitations can be broken by creating a
powerful visualization of what you want to be. This is the opportunity to transcend all
your limitations of thought, emotion and action.

##How willingly we go through whatever situations we face decides the quality of our
experience and the quality of our life.