The Samaveda, is the Veda of melodies and chants. It is an ancient Vedic Sanskrit text, and part of the scriptures of Hinduism. One of the four Vedas, it is a liturgical text which consists of 1,549 verses. All but 75 verses have been taken from the Rigveda. Three recensions of the Samaveda have survived, and variant manuscripts of the Veda have been found in various parts of India.
While its earliest parts are believed to date from as early as the Rigvedic period, the existing compilation dates from the post-Rigvedic Mantra period of Vedic Sanskrit, between c. 1200 and 1000 BCE or “slightly rather later,” roughly contemporary with the Atharvaveda and the Yajurveda. (via Wikipedia)
On Life:
Life has been compared with a battle and rightly so, as each day comes up with a new set of challenges which we must meet. One can just not shy away from the problems if he has to survive. He has to meet to challenges with courage.
After a hard day’s of work,the night gives us an opportunity to take rest and relax. Thus, our batteries are re-charged and we are ready for the challenges of the next day.
On Happiness:
Life devoid of struggles is a life bereft of happiness because the value of happiness is realized only after pain.
On Success:
Anybody desirous of success should spend some time in introspection and contemplation.
On Knowledge:
The light of knowledge is fully capable of destroying the darkness of ignorance. This also help us in overcoming all the difficulties and in achieving success in all our endeavors.
The fire of knowledge is capable of destroying these enemies. Ignorance (darkness) can be destroyed by knowledge of self.
A raindrop coming in contact with fire looses it’s existence while that falling on a shell becomes a ‘pearl’. Therefore, people desirous of knowledge should avoid the company of ignorant people who believe in the motto- ignorance is bliss.
Pride of wealth destroys wealth, pride of strength destroys strength and in the same manner pride of knowledge destroys knowledge.
On God:
If a man makes best use of whatever means he has at his disposal and also has the blessings of God then he will certainly fulfil all his aspirations and dreams.
Other Quotes:
The virtues of donations are great because it helps the needy and at the same time it gives an opportunity to the donor to give the surplus to the people in need. It helps the needy to sustain himself.
There was a demon named ‘Vala’ whom Indra had killed. Indra was able to kill this dreaded demon only because he had attained divine powers by practicing self- restraint.
A true friend never breaches the trust of his companion or stabs in his back. He is trustworthy and reliable. One should therefore always try to be a true and reliable friend.
A scholar’s fingers, by being constantly engaged in activities,acquire immense capabilities.
That is why not only we should ourselves engage in good deeds but also encourage others to do the same.
A man, who is constantly engaged in action and works hard until he has achieved his goal undergoes lots of metamorphosis and positive change which helps in his self improvement.