Stewardship

I made the guardians of the eight quarters do menial service to me; while you, O wretch, glorify an earthly prince before me!

Obey your Guru's command with reverence, care for your subjects, and alleviate your family's suffering.

God said to Jesus, "When I see my servants' hearts filled with pure love for me, without any selfish desires for this world or the next, I act as a guardian over that love."

The son of Kunti, a great warrior, dedicated to righteousness, will protect and care for the people, even if they are unrighteous.

Brahmanas are the guardians of righteousness in all worlds.

After hearing the great Rishi's words, he began to care for and protect his subjects with righteousness, even in his retirement.

The king should protect the wealth of the elderly, minors, the blind, and those who are otherwise unable to care for themselves.

You are the Absolute, you are the Destroyer, you are the Guardian, you are Fire, you are the first Man, you are the Source, you are the Nourisher, you are the Creator, you are the Sustainer, you are the Powerful Master of all things, and you are everywhere.

All the guardians of the worlds, all the rivers, all the snakes, the mountains, the celestial mothers, all the spouses and daughters of the celestials, thousands upon thousands and millions of ascetics, bowed down to the powerful Lord who is the soul of tranquility.

Furthermore, those who are pleased and satisfied when someone treats them with the best of their abilities, those who do not get angry without justification, those who do not get displeased without a valid reason, those who are knowledgeable about the science of profit and who, even when annoyed, manage to remain calm, those who dedicate themselves to serving their friends at personal cost, and those who remain unchanged in their attachment to their friends, like a red woolen blanket that does not easily change color,

After those austerities, he became like Brahma and then saw the Master, the Origin, and the Guardian of the universe, who is difficult to see, yet is both the smallest and the largest, known as Rudra, Hara, and Sambhu, the Lord of all superior beings.

You are indestructible, the supreme object of this universe, and the guardian of eternal virtue, without decay.

Acquire wisdom, abandon greed and pride, control your mind, restrain your desires, practice forgiveness and humility, and become kind. Then, go and care for your people.

One should give up feelings of envy, protect and care for their wives, give others what they deserve, and speak in a pleasant and agreeable manner.

He performed austerities for thousands of years and obtained a boon from Brahma that he would be one of the guardians of the world, along with Indra, Varuna, and Yama, and the god of wealth.

The guardians of the worlds, on high, and all the children of the sky, with herbs in their hands, distilled the juices on his brow.

Rama greeted his friend, the king of the Vanars, with a bow and a warm embrace. He then sat beside him and said, 'A prince who wisely manages his time, knowing when to prioritize duty, joy, or gain, is the only one who truly deserves to rule.'

We have set aside our worldly aims, our hearts are tamed and purified. We turn to you, our guardian, and our only wealth is earned through penance.

With you standing as our guardian, whose faithful soul upholds what is right, we can rest fearlessly tonight.

The joyful people cried, 'Be our guardian, lord, and guide.'