Sainthood

But the great souls, O Partha, who take refuge in the divine nature — knowing Me as the primal, imperishable source of all beings — they worship Me with undivided mind.

All that brings happiness in life is achieved through the grace of the company of saints. The more we attend congregations, the more our life becomes enriched with saintly qualities. Our heart begins to absorb love and humility, which are the sources of all kinds of happiness.

All of them were portions of the deities and had great sanctity, with many having achieved success in their penances. They were Gandharvas, Apsaras, Pisachas, Guhyakas, Rakshasas, celestial Rishis, deities, Danavas, and heavenly Rishis of spotless character, and they all met their death on the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

Abstaining from harming any living being is considered the most important duty. It is the highest state, free from anxiety, and a sign of holiness.

United with such bliss, the yogi continues to find joy in meditation. In this way, yogis attain the highly blessed state of Nirvana.

Therefore, my son, you are never guided by greed in any of your dealings. Follow in the footsteps of the ancient saintly kings.

The doors to accessing me are abstention from injury, impartiality, peace, penances, sanctity, and freedom from malice.

Only those who possess holiness can succeed, through knowledge and actions, in conquering disease, old age, and death, and achieving a high status.

It is only through holiness and virtue that people attain a state of bliss, and fasting and vows become effective.

Even the dust of Kurukshetra, carried by the wind, leads sinful people to a highly blessed state.

The one who understands this is capable of forgiving everything. Forgiveness is the ultimate reality; it is the truth and the store of spiritual merit, protecting both current and future merit. Forgiveness is the path to holiness, and it is what holds the universe together.

Anger surely diminishes the virtue that ascetics acquire with great difficulty. And for those who lack virtue, a blessed state does not exist. Peacefulness always brings success to forgiving ascetics.

We seek your permission to see each saintly community, to be with these high saints who are true to their duty, and who have been taught by penance to tame their senses, shining like a smokeless flame.

Thus, God always remains in His unchanging sanctity, but sincere prayer and good deeds are not wasted, for whoever does good will be well rewarded.

Everything settles in its own place, and God's proper place is one of unity and holiness, which comes from sanctification. Therefore, God must necessarily give Himself to a sanctified heart.

The following qualities define a Vaishnava: compassion, truthfulness, saintliness, innocence, charity, gentleness, purity, absence of malice, humility, serenity, tenderness, friendliness, and silence.

After enjoying heaven, one's holiness fades, and they return to the world of death.

Wherever there is pride, there cannot be any real devotion and holiness.

According to Zoroastrianism, holiness is equivalent to happiness, and this is the most valuable gift from Ahura Mazda, which the virtuous can offer to the Lord.

Lust is the root cause of all these problems. Whether it's lust for money or physical pleasure, lust can destroy one's life, vitality, memory, wealth, reputation, holiness, peace, wisdom, and devotion.