A person of strong character should always keep their anger at a distance.
The Blessed Lord said: Fearlessness, purity of being, steadfastness in knowledge-yoga, charity, self-restraint, sacrifice, scriptural study, austerity, and uprightness —
One who bears no hatred toward any being, who is friendly and compassionate, free of the sense of 'mine' and of ego, equal in pleasure and pain, and endowed with patience —
Vigour, forbearance, fortitude, purity, absence of malice, and absence of excessive pride — these belong to one born to divine endowment, O Bharata.
Absence of pride, absence of deceit, non-violence, patience, uprightness, service to the teacher, purity, steadiness, and self-restraint —
Forgiveness, courage, non-violence, equanimity, truth, sincerity, knowledge, charity, and renunciation are said to be the characteristics of the path that arises from goodness.
Every being harvests what they have sown. They profit from their actions and suffer from them as well. This is the law of Karma, which is the result of our actions and the natural energy that drives us. It gives our existence, nature, character, and actions a meaning that is lacking in other theories of life.
Destiny is created by a person's thoughts, habits, and character.
Wherever such a liberated one dwells, that place becomes a vessel of blessedness. O Goddess, thus have I described before you the marks of one who is truly free.
The individual must stand out, affirm their unique existence within the larger whole, and allow their mind to emerge from the common mindset, just as their body has developed its own distinct character within the shared physical realm.
The nature of Brahman is characterized by absolute calm, passivity, purity, and equality within, and sovereign and inexhaustible activity outside.
The Upanishads' unique character must be emphasized strongly because it is often overlooked by translators who focus solely on intellectual understanding, neglecting the spiritual experience and vision that gave life to these ancient verses
The age of Kali is characterized by false statements and the abandonment of true knowledge.
I rely on one characteristic of the all-merciful Lord: He holds dear the devotee who depends exclusively on Him.
He who is the abode of noble characteristics, the beloved of Rāma and the mainstay of the whole universe, was given the splendid name of Lakṣmaṇa.
Joy, grief, knowledge, ignorance, egoism, and pride are characteristics of a finite being.
All of them were portions of the deities and had great sanctity, with many having achieved success in their penances. They were Gandharvas, Apsaras, Pisachas, Guhyakas, Rakshasas, celestial Rishis, deities, Danavas, and heavenly Rishis of spotless character, and they all met their death on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.
Those who abide in Goodness move upwards. Those who abide in Passion remain in the middle. Those who abide in Darkness, characterized by low qualities, sink downwards.
Joy, satisfaction, nobility, enlightenment, and happiness are present, along with generosity, fearlessness, contentment, faith, forgiveness, courage, non-violence, balance, truth, and straightforwardness. The absence of anger, malice, and the presence of purity, intelligence, and strength are also characteristic of goodness.
Total delusion, ignorance, stinginess, indecision, sleep, arrogance, fear, greed, sorrow, criticism of good deeds, loss of memory, poor judgment, lack of faith, disregard for rules of conduct, lack of discernment, blindness, bad behavior, false claims, pretentiousness, hostility, evil intentions, lack of faith, poor reasoning, dishonesty, inability to connect with others, sinful behavior, thoughtlessness, laziness, lack of self-control, and downfall are all characteristics of darkness.