Poverty

Ignorance is the lack of the divine ability to see the supramental Truth; it is the part of our consciousness that does not perceive, as opposed to the part that sees and knows the truth.

One who lacks wealth is not truly poor, but one who lacks good manners and conduct is indeed poor.

'If you want to follow me,' He says, 'deny yourself.'

Whoever wants to possess or seek something for themselves will lose it, but whoever loses their soul for my sake will gain it.

A gnostic being will have not only a truth-conscious control over the physical world through the realized spirit's power but also the full power of the mental and vital planes, utilizing their greater forces to perfect physical existence.

Every being harvests what they have sown. They profit from their actions and suffer from them as well. This is the law of Karma, which is the result of our actions and the natural energy that drives us. It gives our existence, nature, character, and actions a meaning that is lacking in other theories of life.

This is not Karma Yoga, but rather a self-promotional attempt to gain fame. In contrast, a common laborer who earns a meager living through hard work may choose to donate their earnings to feed the hungry or sick, even if it means they themselves go without food that day. This is true self-sacrifice and genuine Karma Yoga.

Lord Krishna says in the Gita, it's better to do one's own duty, even if it lacks merit, than to perfectly do someone else's duty.

It is better to perform one's own duty, even if it lacks merit, than to perform someone else's duty, no matter how well. It is better to die doing one's own duty, as doing someone else's duty is full of danger.

When a thought emerges, reject it. Tell yourself, 'Not this, not this,' and affirm that you do not want that thought.

Everything can be achieved simply through the love of God. If one is able to love God, they will not lack anything.

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.

Reciting while seated on cloth brings poverty; on stone, disease; on the bare earth, sorrow; and on wood, it yields no fruit.

These two things are very different and opposite: one is known as ignorance and the other is knowledge. Nachiketas, I believe you truly desire knowledge, because despite being surrounded by many desirable things, you have not been swayed by them.

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.

This Self cannot be attained by someone who lacks strength, or by seeking improperly, or by ascetic practices without the true goal in mind. However, when a knowledgeable person strives using the proper means, their Self merges with Brahman, their ultimate abode.

Those who have not stopped doing wrong, who are not focused and calm, and whose mind is not peaceful, will not be able to understand the Self through intellectual knowledge alone.

There is no suffering in this world as severe as poverty, and there is no greater blessing than being in the company of saints.

The Lord's Maya deceives even Shiva and Brahma; what chance does a poor creature have?

If you want happiness in this life and the next, listen to my words and deeply engrave them in your heart.