Atharva Veda Quotes on Mind (35 Quotes)


    COURAGE comes out of the grace of the Lord, it needs generations of learning and struggle. Meanwhile you must start with the first step, the cleansing of the mind and the cultivation of virtue. Even if you do not start with that step, at least do not laugh at those who do and discourage them. Do at least this muchThen, do not depend upon others for doing your work like attending to your personal wants. Do it yourself that is real freedom.

    You, the aspirant for supreme mind, progeny, fortune and wealth..... acting in accordance with your husband's wishes, happily pave your way towards immortality.

    The One Lord of the Universe is the Support of His humble servants. They love the One Lord their minds are filled with love for the Lord. The Name of the Lord is all treasures for them.

    Mind is a double edged sword. It has immense power and it is capable of accomplishing both useful and destructive feats.

    Any thought, speech or deed causing harms to other is 'sin' while anything which is beneficial for others... gives joy to others is 'virtue'.


    Your eyes should not seek evil sights your ears should not seek evil tales your tongue should not seek evil speech your hands should not seek evil acts your minds should not seek evil thoughts.

    My soul is embellished with knowledge and is the one which, contemplates in the minds of men... it dwells in the heart.

    One fears death because of ignorance but when the 'flame of knowledge' is enkindled in the mind then the 'fear of death' ceases to exist.

    In Time mind is fixed, in Time breath (is fixed), in Time names (are fixed) when Time has arrived all these creatures rejoice.

    O camel-like mind, you are so fickle give up your cleverness and corruption.

    While saying this one has to keep in mind the fact that there is continuous tug-of-war going on between truth and untruth and hence one can easily understand how difficult this task is.

    O camel-like mind, you were once very pure the filth of egotism has now attached itself to you.

    Love binds all hearts in a soft silken symphony. Seen through the eyes of Love, all beings are beautiful all deeds are dedicated and all thoughts are innocent. The World is one vast kin.

    The Divine Light has dawned, and everything is illuminated the Guru has revealed this spiritual wisdom to my mind.

    YOU very often condemn the mind as a monkey but take it from Me, it is far worse.

    Worship and adore the Lord, Har, Har, Har. In the Society of the Saints, He dwells in the mind doubt, emotional attachment and fear are vanquished.

    This is the reason why we should try to bring unison in thoughts, words and deeds because it is of prime importance for the welfare of society as well as nation.

    Slowly and steadily cleanse the mind sharpen the intellect, purify the senses, and win grace.

    A miser, unwilling to spend his money, fails to utilize his wealth properly. His mind is occupied by nothing but only one thought-how to preserve his wealth. To ensure the safety of his wealth, he spends most of his time worrying about the means to guard it. Thus,he becomes lethargic.

    When the mind wavers, loyalty sits light love disappears and faction begins.

    O camel-like mind, you are so very fortunate dwell upon the jewel of spiritual wisdom. You hold in your hands the sword of the Guru's spiritual wisdom with this destroyer of death, kill the Messenger of Death.

    The hypocritical and the greedy are struck down the Messenger of Death punishes them with his club. O camel-like mind, you are my breath of life rid yourself of the pollution of hypocrisy and doubt.

    If our thoughts, actions and deeds are pure then we are automatically blessed with added benefits like good health, strength, long life and most importantly benediction. Therefore we should try to keep ourselves pure and chaste.

    One should repay the loans he has taken as soon as possible. A debtor can never enjoy peace of mind and happiness as long as he is under the burden of debts.

    The body should be sound and healthy because only then we can have a healthy mind.

    O my beloved camel-like mind, day and night, lovingly attune yourself to the Lord. Return to your own home, and find the palace of love meet the Guru, and meet the Lord. O camel-like mind, you are my friend abandon hypocrisy and greed.

    Unity can only come when there is better co-ordination and mutual understanding in the society when there is no friction of thoughts and clash of ideologies. We should therefore follow the ideals established by the scholars and engage ourselves in virtuous deeds.

    Time, the steed, runs with seven reins (rays), thousand-eyed, ageless, rich in seed. The seers, thinking holy thoughts, mount him, all the beings (worlds) are his wheels.

    Four steps are laid down in the scriptures to help man succeed in this effort Discrimination between the Permanent and the Impermanent withdrawal from the process of catering to the senses Positive control of the feelings, thoughts, and pursuits and incessant yearning for Liberation from all bonds.

    O my beloved camel-like mind, search for the Lord within your own heart. He cannot be found by any device the Guru will show you the Lord within your heart.

    The sweetness and pleasantness of personality should be evident in his actions and thoughts. This will help in establishing peace and happiness all round and lead to the feeling of universal brotherhood.

    All other tastes are bland and insipid through them, the body and mind are rendered insipid as well.

    The Name of the Creator is your beloved friend and child it alone shall go along with you, O my mind.

    In thought, word and deed, seek the Support of the Lord of the Universe thus you shall be saved from the poisonous world-ocean.

    Man is, they say, a monkey that has lost its tail well, he must lose many more attributes of the monkey before he is entitled to call himself Man. He must dedicate his thought, word and deed to God and surrender to His Will. Then only is this animal entitled to become a Man in whom the Divine is enshrined.


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