Wisdom of the Ages

Here are some of the verities of life which are eternally true. Let us take one for cogitation each day and try to reflect the truth of it in our life. We have, of course, to guard against making an alloy of it by a subtle admixture, traducing it to suit our own commonplace convenience.

May:

  1. Life is a gift, but living is an achievement.

  2. He who knows others is clever; he who knows himself is enlightened.

  3. The God Who made the butterfly’s wings has a right to ask that we should do small things in a great way.

  4. Error is created, Truth is eternal.

  5. It is better to discover our own errors than those of others.

  6. Blessed are they whose conduct is peaceful, honest and pure.

  7. Blessed are they who earn their livelihood in a way that brings hurt or danger to no living thing.

  8. No one can harm you except yourself.

  9. Suffering purifies. And none was truly happy who did not purify himself.

  10. Life’s greatest treasure is the loving heart that is at peace with all.

  11. Wilt thou be God? Conquer thyself.

  12. Keep your mouth shut and you will be happy!

  13. Love God, and in Love find the fulfilment of your life!

  14. Religion? Let us talk of it less, practise more!

  15. Be humble and thy prayer will pierce through all the clouds and reach the throne of God.

  16. God is One, God is Love, God is Unity.

  17. The universe is temple of God, but without the Guru, darkness reigns supreme.

  18. Devoted to his own duty, man attains the Highest Perfection.

  19. Let not thy peace be disturbed even if thou art ridiculed or ill-spoken by others.

  20. One cannot comprehend Him through reason, even if one reasoned for ages.

  21. Heaven is a state of one’s Spiritual Being.

  22. Take ye heed, watch and pray; for ye know not when the time is.

  23. He who is earnest and meditative, obtains ample joy.

  24. Can the blind lead blind? Shall they not both fall into the ditch?

  25. As a grass blade, if badly grasped, cuts the arm, badly practised asceticism leads to hell.

  26. Love is the only reality.

  27. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

  28. Be not afraid, only believe.

  29. It is in self-surrender that we fortify ourselves.

  30. Life is a perpetual struggle between good and evil.

  31. Meditation is the way to self-knowledge.