He is indeed a wise and excellent person who has conquered his own anger and shows forgiveness even when insulted, oppressed, and provoked by a powerful person.
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Strength
Inner and spiritual strength drawn from the divine; distinct from courage (facing fear) or endurance (persisting).
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A person of strong character should always keep their anger at a distance.
Avidya is a form of Prakriti that obscures the spiritual powers of the individual soul, forming a veil that hides the Supreme from the individual's vision.
Krishna told Arjuna that having even one occult power would prevent him from realizing God.
'One who meditates on strength as Brahman can move about at will as far as strength reaches — such is the reward of one who meditates on strength as Brahman.' 'Sir, is there anything greater than strength?' 'There is indeed something greater than strength.' 'Then please tell it to me, sir.'
स यो बलं ब्रह्मेत्युपास्ते यावद्बलस्य गतं तत्रास्य यथाकामचारो भवति यो बलं ब्रह्मेत्युपास्तेऽस्ति भगवो बलाद्भूय इति बलाद्वाव भूयोऽस्तीति तन्मे भगवान्ब्रवीत्विति
"What power is in you?" "I could carry off all this that is on the earth."
तस्मिँस्त्वयि किं वीर्यमित्यपीदँसर्वमाददीय यदिदं पृथिव्यामिति ॥ ९॥
"What power is in you?" "I could burn all this that is on the earth."
तस्मिꣳस्त्वयि किं वीर्यमित्यपीदꣳ सर्वंदहेयं यदिदं पृथिव्यामिति ॥ ५॥
Then, to cheer him, the aged Kuru grandsire Bhishma roared like a lion and blew his conch mightily.
तस्य सञ्जनयन्हर्षं कुरुवृद्धः पितामहः | सिंहनादं विनद्योच्चैः शङ्खं दध्मौ प्रतापवान् ||१-१२||
Forgiveness is a virtue of the weak and an ornament of the strong. Forgiveness conquers all in this world; what is it that forgiveness cannot accomplish?
A warrior's strength lies in physical power, but a Brahmin's strength lies in forgiveness.
As long as this earth remains stable, with rivers flowing and mountains standing, the great Ramayana will endure.
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.
Life is a journey of transformation from impurity to purity, hatred to love, death to immortality, imperfection to perfection, and slavery to freedom, ultimately leading to eternal bliss and infinite strength.
My advice is to not strive for supernatural powers or rapid Kundalini awakening. Instead, cultivate devotion to God, have complete faith in Him, and embody a spirit of service to humanity. The Kundalini will awaken naturally.
Everything can be achieved simply through the love of God. If one is able to love God, they will not lack anything.
The truth is that occult power inevitably leads to pride, and pride causes one to forget God.
The Lord praised the sādhu's power but questioned its true value, asking if such abilities brought the sādhu closer to realizing God.
My mind was soaring high near the Mother's feet, like a kite, when a strong gust of sinful wind blew it rapidly towards the earth.
The Divine Mother says that I love you because I see God in you. If I ever stop seeing God in you, I won't be able to stand the sight of you.
If the mind constantly recognizes the presence of the Supreme Power, it will eliminate selfishness and work for the well-being of others.