Modesty

A man endowed with sattva is quiet and peaceful.

A recluse is quickly destroyed by attachment, a king by bad advice, wisdom by arrogance, modesty by intoxication, friendship by lack of love, and a man of merit by ego.

The Lord is most gracious and unassuming.

Due to natural modesty, she felt shy in front of the elders and the large gathering, and so she looked at her companions while thinking of the hero of Raghu's race in her heart.

By living a life of goodness, renouncing everything, and purifying both body and mind, one can attain a path reserved for heroes. They will experience eternal happiness and freedom from calamity, dwelling in a state of joy.

Those who are free from attachment, pride, and worldly dualities, and who live a simple life of purity and dependence on others for their basic needs, are considered to be sacred places of pilgrimage.

The person who gives a well-trained, strong, and young bull to a Brahmin, which is not prone to mischief and has a lot of energy, will enjoy the regions reserved for those who give cows.

When Yama spoke to me, I replied, 'I've arrived in your domain, from which no one returns. If I deserve your attention, I wish to see the realms of prosperity and happiness reserved for those who do righteous deeds.'

Patience, joy, prosperity, satisfaction, and happiness are qualities associated with the attribute of Sattwa. These include purity, health, contentment, faith, liberality, compassion, forgiveness, and firmness. One also finds benevolence, equanimity, truth, and the fulfillment of obligations, as well as mildness, modesty, calmness, and simplicity. Additionally, there is observance of obligatory practices, dispassionateness, fearlessness, and disregard for the concept of good or evil. These qualities also involve appropriating objects only when obtained by gift, absence of greed, regard for others' interests, and compassion for all creatures.

When one is free from sin, has energy, eats simple food, and controls their senses, they overcome desire and anger, and seek to attain Brahma.

Undoubtedly, a person who is without desire, free from worldly bonds, content with solitude, has a simple diet, is dedicated to penance, and has control over their senses, who has burned away their sorrows through knowledge, and takes pleasure in yoga discipline, with a cleansed soul, will attain Brahma or liberation due to their mind being withdrawn into itself.

He should be pure in speech, thought, and body, and free from pride. With a tranquil soul and possessing knowledge, he should lead a simple life and pursue happiness without attachment to worldly objects.

One who is self-controlled, has participated in Soma sacrifices, behaves well, has compassion for all creatures, and patience to bear everything, has no desire to improve their position by acquiring wealth, is honest and simple, gentle, free from cruelty, and forgiving, is truly a Brahmin, not one who is sinful in actions.

One should enjoy various kinds of happiness in this life and the next by being truthful, simple, hospitable, virtuous, and loving towards their spouse.

Abstaining from harm, speaking the truth, being just, compassionate, and self-disciplined, having children with one's own spouse, being friendly, modest, and patient - practicing these is the best form of religion, as stated by Manu himself.

Punishment was ordained by the Creator to protect religion and wealth, to bring happiness to all four social classes, and to make them righteous and modest.

Wherever the Vedas, truth, self-control, purity, righteousness, modesty, prosperity, wisdom, and forgiveness are found, I reside there.

Where there is righteousness, there is glory and beauty. Where there is modesty, there is prosperity and intelligence. Where there is righteousness, there is Krishna, and where there is Krishna, there is victory.

He who is compassionate to all creatures, modest, and skilled in mighty weapons, is soft, delicate, and virtuous. He is dear to me, a mighty bowman, Sahadeva, a hero, and an ornament of assemblies.

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.