Atharva Veda Quotes (476 Quotes)

As the best of the plants thou art reputed, O herb, turn this man for me to-day into a eunuch that wears his hair dressed

With seven wheels does this Time ride, seven naves has he, immortality is his axle. He carries hither all these beings (worlds). Time, the first god, now hastens onward.

Those who are greedy and 'devoid of devotion' sit together and devour flesh, they definitely have an eye on other's wealth.

Knowledge is vital for progress and prosperity.

GOD is the source of all Love Love God, Love the World as the vesture of God, no more and no less. Through Love, you can merge in the Ocean of Love.

Return when called, knowing the outlet of the path (death), the ascent, the advance, the road of every living man

Stress upon the importance of virtuous living free from any kind of sinful tendencies.

WORDS can confer strength they can drain it off Words can gain friends they can turn them into enemies words can elevate or lower the individual. One must learn the habit of making one's words sweet, soft, and pleasant.

Fight shy of the medicine which thy mother and thy father, thy sister and thy brother let out against thee, I shall cause thee to live unto old age

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

A woman should perform the duties of a wife without any complain, give birth to good children and bring them up as ideal citizens.

Save me, O My Father God. I am worthless and without virtue all virtues are Yours.

May it preserve thee from sorcery, from thy equals and thy kin Undying be, immortal, exceedingly vital thy spirits shall not abandon thy body

From thy entrails, canals, rectum, and abdomen from thy belly, guts, and navel I do tear out the disease.

The lamps are different But the light is the same It comes from beyond... ...fix your gaze upon the light and you are delivered from Dualism. Inherent in the finite body.

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.

If, what is learned is not put into practice, the student is like a cow that does not yield milk a fruit lacking in taste, a book bereft of wisdom.

To death do I hand them over, with the fetters of death they have been bound. To the evil messengers of death do I lead them captive.

CHILDREN should grow in the awareness of the brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God. If no provision is made for this atmosphere and this teaching, we are denying them their due. Faith in man involves Faith in God Faith in God creates Faith in man. Without faith, man is a creature bereft of roots and he dries and withers quickly.

HAVE patience do not, in your hurry, enjoy cheap joys, fall into error and unrighteous deeds.

I clap thy teeth upon thy teeth, and also thy jaw upon thy jaw I press thy tongue against thy tongue, and close up, O serpent, thy mouth.

The devotees look beautiful in the True Court night and day, they are happy. They are imbued with the Love of the Transcendent Lord servant Nanak is a sacrifice to them.

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

These creatures all together shall yield milk for us do thou, O earth, give us the honey of speech

We speak here to all the gods that hold to their agreements, promote the order (of the universe), together with all their wives, they shall deliver us from calamity

DEVOTION fosters the highest virtue it is the most precious treasure, it is the truest path, the only way to God.

In his hearth and home, in his palace, upon his soft and comfortable bed, day and night, the flower-girls scatter flower petals but without the Lord's Name, the body is miserable. Horses, elephants, lances, marching bands, armies, standard bearers, royal attendants and ostentatious displays - without the Lord of the Universe, these undertakings are all useless.

Quite naturally, common people take inspirations from them and try to emulate them.

My ears do not hear, and my eyes are not beautiful. I am in such pain I am a poor cripple, crying at Your Door.

THAT which is born has also to die coming implies going that which has no birth has no death either.

The beggar begs for Your Name, O Lord and Master God is contained deep within the nucleus of each and every heart. Slave Nanak has entered His Sanctuary no one returns from Him empty-handed.

Satisfied and satiated, I remain steady within my heart, and now, I do not waver at all. The True Guru has given me the inexhaustible treasure it never decreases, and never runs out.

Reform the 'fools' with the help of your 'tongue of fire' and devour all the meat consuming violent people.

May we be fearless... from friends and enemies...from known and unknown ... from night and day...May all the directions be our allies.

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.

The blossom of Love will make the air fragrant the river of Love will murmur along the valleys and every bird, beast and child will sing the song of Love.

May their weapons fall from their (hands), may they be unable to lay the arrow on (the bow) And then (our) arrows shall smite them, badly frightened, in their vital members

I am fulfilling all your desires. So you must fulfill this one desire of Mine. I bless that you have long life, good health, Ananda, Peace and Prosperity and that you will dedicate your physical, mental, intellectual and spiritual strength and skills for the service of the country and of all mankind.

Concealing any activity from the other may create unnecessary suspicion and mistrust between husband and wife and the situation may go beyond repairs one day. Therefore it is in the best interest of both to share what ever they have so that it strengthens the mutual-bond and love.

When we get compliments for our good works we naturally feel elated and happy. On the contrary listening to evil thoughts make us skeptical and confused.

BE eager to confer consolation and courage be anxious to be of help. Watch for the chance.

On the Lord's Path, sinners are purified. Perfect is their glory perfect is their humanity.

I may have a beautiful woman with fascinating eyes she may decorate herself with the sixteen adornments, and make herself appear gorgeous.

We should free ourselves from all debts before death so that our soul could rest in peace.

By Your Grace, I obtained this human body grant me the Blessed Vision of Your Darshan, O Sovereign Lord King.

Behold and Acknowledge the Glory that you have witnessed proclaim the joy that you have experienced confer the Grace that you have earned.

Fearlessness leads to immortality.

The eyes of us two shine like honey, our foreheads gleam like ointment. Place me within thy heart may one mind be in common to us both

Love cures pettiness, hate and grief. Love loosens bonds it saves man from the torments of birth and death.