Piety

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.

Seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness first, and all other things will be added to you.

The Guru is Brahma, the Guru is Vishnu, the Guru is the great Lord Shiva. The Guru alone is the supreme Absolute — to that Guru I offer my reverent salutations.

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

The practice of righteousness is the rope that pulls the boat through difficult waters.

There is nothing more worthy of respect by kings than punishment, which shows the path of righteousness.

Punishment, O king, quickly sets the world on the path of righteousness. Righteousness exists in the Brahmanas, based on truth.

I know that victory lies where righteousness is.

Righteousness is the greatest good; forgiveness is the supreme peace; knowledge is the ultimate contentment; and benevolence is the only true happiness.

Even the most sinful person will be considered righteous if they worship with a devoted heart, because they have made the right decision.

Whenever righteousness declines, I incarnate myself. I am reborn from time to time to protect the virtuous, destroy evil-doers, and establish righteousness.

The ultimate test of a religious person is their universal love.

Those who act unrighteously towards the righteous will soon face the consequences of their sin.

It always bestows complete peace in all circumstances, grants sons to women who are barren, protects women from widowhood, and perpetually confers good fortune.

Our life should become a pure reflection of the supreme life, which is greater than all our potential and actual vitality. The mind should surrender to be a faithful mirror of the superconscient existence.

After obtaining the milk of supreme righteousness, one should boil it in the fire of desirelessness.

Muttering prayers, practicing austerities, performing religious rituals, doing yoga, fulfilling one's duties, and engaging in various virtuous acts recommended by the Vedas all have the same outcome: they lead to unwavering devotion to the divine.

Death does not strike anyone with a raised rod; it simply deprives the person of their piety, strength, reason, and discernment.

I tell you, dear sage, the qualities of saints that make them master over me. They have mastered the six passions (lust, anger, greed, infatuation, pride, and jealousy), are sinless, disinterested, firm, detached, pure (inside and out), full of bliss, wise, desireless, moderate in their diet, truthful, inspired, knowledgeable, and united with God. They are cautious, honor others, free from pride, strong-willed, and well-versed in the path of righteousness.

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.