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Across spiritual traditions, money is often viewed as a form of energy and a means to support one's well-being. Many traditions converge on the idea that money should be used mindfully and with intention. However, they diverge on its ultimate value and role in spiritual growth.

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Time is more precious than money, and more valuable than anything in the world. It's the greatest treasure, the essence of life. Use time wisely for spiritual growth, and don't waste a single moment.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingSinSoul
Bliss Divine, p. 461
A person, O king, who makes charitable donations, attains wealth.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingAttainmentCharitySanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 4864
One who lacks wealth is not truly poor, but one who lacks good manners and conduct is indeed poor.
Vidura
HinduTeachingOnenessConductSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 1814
It is futile to be egotistic. Neither body nor wealth will last.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
HinduTeachingEgoBody
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 538
But, my child, who wants to see God? People cry buckets of tears for money, their spouse, and children. If they would cry for God for just one day, they would surely see Him.
Ramakrishna Paramhamsa
HinduTeachingGod RealisationGrief
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 48
Pride, whether based on caste, state, language, or the strength of one's body, mind, or wealth, always gives rise to feelings of hatred and jealousy.
Baba Hardev Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingEgoMind
Gurdev Hardev Part 2, p. 72
Saints know that wealth, body, and soul are gifts from God and belong to Him.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingKnowledgeSaint
The Master Speaks, p. 10
There is no wealth more valuable than what is given away.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingMoneyRealitySanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5103
If you treasure this advice in your heart, nothing in the world will be too difficult for you to achieve.
इदम् उपदेशꣳ हृदि निक्षिप्य लोके न किꣳचिद् दुष्करꣳ स्यात्
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingAttainmentEmotionsSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 45
A spiritual guide who takes their disciple's money but doesn't help them overcome their sorrow will face severe punishment.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingDevoteeGriefSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 31
Whose mind has not been polluted by the threefold desire - the desire for progeny, wealth, and other things?
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingLustMindSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 2 (verses 1023–1101), p. 2
We always praise your physical form, oh Lord. Oh merciful and radiant Lord, treasure of noble virtues, we ask that we may love your feet, free from all errors of thought, word, and action.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingLoveMindSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Uttar Kand Part 1 (verses 949–1022), p. 20
May you be filled with strength and virtues, dear one. May you always remain youthful and immune to death, and may you be a treasure of good qualities. May the Lord of the Raghus shower His abundant blessings upon you.
श् उल् वुउ ह् ३ह् यो ददाति सतां शम्भुः कैवल्यमपि दुर्लभम्, खलानां दनकृद्योऽसौ शङ्करः शं तनोतु मे
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingGraceMoralitySanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Sundar Kand (verses 745–804), p. 19
A man lacking in Devotion is of no more worth than a cloud without water, regardless of his caste, kinship, lineage, piety, reputation, wealth, physical strength, family, accomplishments, and ability.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingAttainmentDevotionSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Aranya Kand (verses 647–710), p. 51
Those devoted to Rama renounce the splendor of Lakshmi, the wealth and enjoyments of the world, like vomit.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingDevotionRenunciationSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 6 (verses 601–646), p. 42
Lord Rama, you are all-knowing, wise, and a treasure of devotion, wisdom, virtue, and knowledge.
प्राननाथ करुनायतन सुंदर सुखद सुजान, तुम्ह बिनु रघुकुल कुमुद बिधु सुरपुर नरक समान
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingDevotionKnowledgeSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 5 (verses 564–600), p. 18
Just as gold gets brighter by being put into the fire, even so the lover shines by sticking to his vow of devotion to the feet of his most beloved lord.
करम बचन मन छारि छलु जब लगि जनु न तुम्हार, तब लगि सुखु सपनेहु नही किए कोइ उपचार
Tulsidas
HinduPoetryDevotionLoveSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 4 (verses 501–563), p. 32
Wealth, home, and kingdom are but sources of sorrow for a woman without her lord.
प्राननाथ करुनायतन सुंदर सुखद सुजान, तुम्ह बिनु रघुकुल कुमुद बिधु सुरपुर नरक समान
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingGriefGodSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 2 (verses 402–480), p. 8
Gaze on Rama's beauty and treasure it in your heart; let your mind fondly cherish His image.
रामचंद्र मुख चंद्र छबि लोचन चारु चकोर, करत पान सादर सकल प्रेमु प्रमोदु न थोर
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingLoveMindSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 6 (verses 316–350), p. 11
The fourfold rewards of life, including spiritual growth, material wealth, sensual pleasure, and liberation, can be easily achieved through devotion to you, the giver of blessings and the beloved of Shiva. All who worship your lotus feet, oh radiant one, attain happiness, whether they are gods, humans, or sages.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingAttainmentDevotionSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Bal Kand Part 4 (verses 199–264), p. 32