Because you desired wisdom above all else, and did not ask for victory over your enemies, or riches, or long life, I will give you not only the wisdom you asked for to rule my people righteously, but also the things you did not ask for: riches, wealth, and glory, so that there will be no king like you before or after you.
Money
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.
A person, O king, who makes charitable donations, attains wealth.
One who lacks wealth is not truly poor, but one who lacks good manners and conduct is indeed poor.
It is futile to be egotistic. Neither body nor wealth will last.
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.
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.
In summary, the method for achieving world peace involves each individual practicing constant self-reflection and following the golden rule of 'live and let live'.
Saints know that wealth, body, and soul are gifts from God and belong to Him.
There is no wealth more valuable than what is given away.
I know that wealth is not permanent. One cannot attain the eternal by means of transient things. So, I have given up worldly possessions and, through the sacrifice of fleeting things, I have gained the eternal.
Nachiketas, you have carefully examined the objects of desire, the pleasant and beautiful things, and you have rejected them. You have not fallen into the trap of wealth that leads many people to destruction.
Man cannot be satisfied by wealth, and we will have wealth if we have seen you and will live as long as you are our lord.
When the seer sees the golden-hued creator, the Lord and source of Brahman, he becomes the knower and sheds sin and virtue, reaching supreme identity, pure and unstained.
It is, in fact, the infinite existence and bliss of the soul in the being of the all-blissful existence. This is also the higher status, the light of the Mind beyond the mind, the joy and eternal mastery of the Life beyond life, and the riches of the Sense beyond the senses.
If you treasure this advice in your heart, nothing in the world will be too difficult for you to achieve.
A spiritual guide who takes their disciple's money but doesn't help them overcome their sorrow will face severe punishment.
Whose mind has not been polluted by the threefold desire - the desire for progeny, wealth, and other things?
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.
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.