Endurance

The person whom these do not trouble, O best among men — the one who remains steady in both pain and pleasure, who is resolute — that person is fit for immortality.

O son of Kunti, the contacts of the senses with their objects give rise to cold and heat, pleasure and pain. They come and go; they are impermanent. Bear with them, O Bharata.

Having obtained which, one considers no other gain higher than that — established in which, one is not shaken even by the deepest grief —

As long as this earth remains stable, with rivers flowing and mountains standing, the great Ramayana will endure.

A devotee does not retrace his steps, whatever the circumstances. He remains firm and stable both in pleasure and in pain. He does not stumble. He always remains devoted to God.

When a man hungers, thirsts, and abstains from pleasure — these are his initiation rites (diksha).

Try to be happy in any situation you are in. Do not complain. Endure sufferings. You can conquer nature. For one who knows Brahman, the world is insignificant.

It subdues all harmful influences and multiplies virtuous qualities. It destroys the fruits of evil deeds and ensures the fulfilment of righteous ones.

Just as the sandal tree does not give up its coolness and its fragrance even when it is coiled by snakes, similarly a saint does not leave the path shown by Satguru and does not give up service of others.

Glory to You, O Rāma, perpetual abode of bliss. O Hari, O Chief of the Raghus, bearing a bow and arrows!

A creature cannot experience happiness, nor can its mind find peace, even in a dream, as long as it does not give up desire, which is a source of sorrow, and worship you.

You have created the peerless moon of your glory, which bears on it the figure of a deer in the shape of love for Rama.

Lastly, he who wants nothing at any moment and bears natural affinity to You, incessantly dwell in his mind; for that is Your own home.

This is the meaning of that Koranic verse, 'The good things endure.'

Righteousness is wealth and pleasure. Why should one not pursue righteousness? One should not abandon righteousness for the sake of pleasure, fear, or greed. In fact, one should not give up righteousness even to save their own life.

Those who do not bear any ill will towards any creature, who do not need to work for a living, who have kind hearts towards all beings, and who have compassion for all, will succeed in reaching heaven.

Whatever actions a person performs in any given body, they will have to endure the consequences of those actions in that same body.

You are indeed capable of bearing the entire earth.

Mahadeva is one who enables all living beings to withstand everything, including all sorrows and joys, and the impact of all physical objects without losing their life force.

You are the Absolute, you are the Destroyer, you are the Guardian, you are Fire, you are the first Man, you are the Source, you are the Nourisher, you are the Creator, you are the Sustainer, you are the Powerful Master of all things, and you are everywhere.