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The soul in your body, filled with ignorance and associated with anger and greed, is what constitutes death.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingGreedSoulSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1833
Just as the body is destroyed when it comes under the influence of death, death itself is destroyed when it comes under the influence of knowledge.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingKnowledgeRighteousnessSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1833
A person who has not controlled their senses cannot be saved from their sinful actions by the Sama, Rig, or Yajus Vedas.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingSinActionSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1838
By destroying sin through virtue, one's soul is enlightened by knowledge.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingEnlightenmentKnowledgeSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1838
Asceticism that is free from flaws like desire can lead to liberation and is considered successful. On the other hand, asceticism tainted by vanity and lack of devotion is deemed unsuccessful.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingDevotionLiberationSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1839
There is only one Brahman, which is the ultimate truth. The concept of multiple deities arises from a lack of understanding of this one truth.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingKnowledgeOnenessSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1840
However, the person who seeks Brahman through truth achieves their desired goals effortlessly.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingAttainmentLustSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1841
One who has only read the Vedas does not truly understand the ultimate reality that they describe. However, one who is established in truth understands the object of knowledge presented in the Vedas.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingKnowledgeOnenessSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1841
The Brahman you're asking about with such joy is not easily attained. After the senses have been restrained and the will has been merged in the pure intellect, a state of complete absence of worldly thought is reached.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingAttainmentJoySanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1843
He who dedicates himself to Brahmacharya, a life of ascetic austerities, and thus purifies his body, is truly wise. Through this, he becomes like a child, free from evil passions, and ultimately triumphs over death.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingSacrificeServiceSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1844
Sorrow, anger, covetousness, lust, ignorance, laziness, malice, self-importance, continuous desire for gain, affection, jealousy, and evil speech - these twelve faults are destructive of men's lives.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingAttainmentEgoSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1846
Righteousness, truth, self-control, contentment, modesty, renunciation, love for others, charity, knowledge of scriptures, patience, and forgiveness - these twelve are the practices of a Brahmana.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingAltruismContentmentSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1846
The primary seed of the universe, called Mahayasas, is free from imperfections, is pure knowledge, and shines with brilliance.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingKnowledgeUnderstandingSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1848
However, if someone seeks liberation without giving up desire, they must follow the prescribed path of action, taking care to eliminate the possibility of retracing their steps.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingLiberationLustSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1833
The wise person, however, achieves success through knowledge (inaction).
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingAttainmentKnowledgeSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1834
Sanat-sujata said, 'Since the Supreme Soul cannot be understood by the Vedas or the mind, it is called mauna.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingMindSinSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1838
The Vedas also declare that the Supreme Soul and the universe are different and not identical.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingDifferencesSoulSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1838
Anger, lust, greed, ignorance of right and wrong, discontent, cruelty, malice, vanity, grief, love of pleasure, envy, and speaking ill of others are generally considered human flaws.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingGreedGriefSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1839
Self-control, renunciation, and self-awareness are the means to achieve liberation.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingAttainmentLiberationSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1839
People consider themselves wise without understanding the ultimate reality, and driven by a desire for happiness, they engage in studies, charitable acts, and sacrifices.
Sanat-sujata
HinduTeachingHappinessKnowledgeSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1840