Virtues

Forgiveness is a virtue, forgiveness is a sacrifice, forgiveness is the Vedas, forgiveness is the Shruti.

Everything is indeed Brahman, as declared in the Upanishads. May I never deny Brahman. May Brahman never deny me. May there never be any denial from my side. May all the virtues mentioned in the Upanishads be mine, I who am devoted to the Self.

Brahman is beyond knowledge and ignorance, virtue and vice, merit and demerit, cleanliness and uncleanliness.

Non-violence, truthfulness, freedom from anger, renunciation, tranquillity, absence of slander, compassion for beings, non-covetousness, gentleness, modesty, and steadiness —

The Blessed Lord said: Fearlessness, purity of being, steadfastness in knowledge-yoga, charity, self-restraint, sacrifice, scriptural study, austerity, and uprightness —

The divine endowment is considered to lead to liberation; the demoniac, to bondage. Do not grieve, O Pandava — you were born to divine endowment.

Vigour, forbearance, fortitude, purity, absence of malice, and absence of excessive pride — these belong to one born to divine endowment, O Bharata.

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?

Non-injuring in thought, word, and deed is the highest of all virtues.

Truth must be observed in thoughts, words, and actions. If you are established in truth, all other virtues will naturally follow.

Foods that enhance life, vitality, strength, health, joy, and delight — foods that are juicy, smooth, nourishing, and pleasing — are dear to those of sattva.

Non-harm, equanimity, contentment, austerity, charity, fame, and infamy — these various qualities of beings all arise from Me alone.

So long as we do not find the company of saints, virtues will not enter our life and we will fail to move higher. If we stay in the company of unenlightened people and continue to be guided by selfishness, we are not going to attain any peace.

Intellect, wisdom, freedom from delusion, patience, truth, self-restraint, tranquillity; pleasure and pain, coming into being and passing away, fear and fearlessness —

Then the demons said to him, "Please instruct us, sir." To them he uttered the same syllable "Da," and asked, "Have you understood?" They said, "We have; you told us 'Dayadhvam' — be compassionate." He said, "Yes, you have understood." That very thing the heavenly voice, the thunder, repeats: "Da, Da, Da" — control yourselves, give, be compassionate. Therefore one should learn these three: self-control, charity and compassion.

Always be truthful, as it encompasses all virtues. Be true to yourself and others in all your actions.

Lord Rama is an ocean of countless virtues, and no one can sound His depth. I have only told you the little I have myself heard from the saints.

I possess divine attributes and transcendent virtues. My devotees are always dear to me. Understand this and cultivate unwavering devotion to me in your thoughts, words, and actions.

Those who consider both criticism and praise as equal, and who have dedicated their lives to my feet, are dear to me as my own life. They are the embodiment of noble qualities and bliss.

They are the source of kindness and other virtues. They feel sad when they see others in distress and are happy when they see others happy. They are calm, and they don't consider anyone as their enemy. They are free from pride and passion, and they have control over greed, anger, joy, and fear. They are gentle and compassionate towards those in distress, and they have pure devotion to me in their thoughts, words, and actions. They show respect to everyone and are humble themselves. I love such people as I love my own life. They have no personal interests, but they are dedicated to my name and are full of peace, calmness, humility, and good humor.