Good Deeds

The Blessed Lord said: O Partha, neither here nor in the hereafter is there ruin for such a one. For truly, dear friend, no one who performs good deeds ever comes to a miserable end.

Do not be negligent in your duties to the gods and the ancestors. Regard your mother as a deity. Regard your father as a deity. Regard your teacher as a deity. Regard the guest as a deity. Perform only those actions that are blameless, not others. Follow those of our deeds that are praiseworthy and worthy of emulation.

Just as a flower is known by its fragrance, spiritually enlightened person is known by his deeds.

The word 'Sat' is used to denote reality and goodness; likewise, O Partha, the word 'Sat' is employed for any praiseworthy action.

There is no truth higher than the Guru, no austerity greater than service to the Guru, and no knowledge beyond the knowledge the Guru imparts. Salutations to the Guru.

You are the one who gives eternal liberation as the result of righteous actions, without any desire for personal gain.

Those who do good deeds can break this bond and free themselves.

The life of a householder is not about indulging in lust and loose living. Instead, it's a life of selfless service, focused on Dharma, charity, goodness, kindness, and self-help, which benefits all of humanity.

My advice is to not strive for supernatural powers or rapid Kundalini awakening. Instead, cultivate devotion to God, have complete faith in Him, and embody a spirit of service to humanity. The Kundalini will awaken naturally.

Yogic practices alone are not enough; purification of the heart is essential. Self-reflection is necessary to eliminate faults and bad habits. Correct your flaws, such as selfishness, pride, jealousy, and hatred. Cultivate your heart by sharing with others and engaging in selfless service, which will lead to a pure mind.

"Just as the lower throws of dice all pass to the one who wins with the highest throw, so whatever good people do all accrues to him. One who knows what he knows — of such a one have I spoken."

"Just as the lower throws of dice all pass to the one who wins with the highest throw, so whatever good people do all accrues to him. One who knows what he knows — of such a one have I spoken."

Through service at the Guru's feet, one's inner being is wholly purified of all wrongdoing, and the embodied soul thereby becomes one with Brahman. I speak these words for your blessing.

The greatest service you can provide to the world is sharing spiritual knowledge. Spiritual help is the most significant assistance you can offer to humanity.

Then the men said to him, "Please instruct us, sir." To them he uttered the same syllable "Da," and asked, "Have you understood?" They said, "We have; you told us 'Datta' — give." He said, "Yes, you have understood."

The first thing we must imbibe is goodness. This is the base. Whatever the kind of seed we sow, the same kind of food we receive. If we plant a Babul, can we hope to get a sweet mango? Since we sow the seeds of Babul, we are bound to find thorns only.

It brings to completion tasks that seemed impossible, removes the fear arising from the influence of the nine planets, destroys bad dreams, and grants the fruits of auspicious dreams.

Sita always did what would bring joy to the All-merciful, being skilled in the art of service.

I made the guardians of the eight quarters do menial service to me; while you, O wretch, glorify an earthly prince before me!

Those men who worship my personal form, do good to others, and are devoted to the feet of the Brahmanas, are dear to me as life.