Piyawadana

God may grant us gifts, but the merit of being able to take and hold them must be our own. Alas for the boons that slip through unworthy hands! -Tagore-

If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation? -Chanakya-

Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction. -Mahatma Gandhi-

Happiness does not depend on what you have or who you are. It solely relies on what you think. -Gauthama Buddha-

In the beginning one reverses non-virtue. In the middle one reverses the view of a self. In the end one reverses all views. Those who know this way are wise. -Aryadeva-

When you are steadfast in your abstention of thoughts of harm directed toward yourself and others, all living creatures will cease to feel fear in your presence. -Patanjali-

A non-religious person when awaken would make others sleep. Therefore his sleeping is good. A religious person when awaken will awaken others. Therefore his awakening is good. -Mahavira-

To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. - Mahatma Gandhi -

Like a flowing river, what has gone will never come back. -Valmiki-

The wise ones fashioned speech with their thought, sifting it as grain is sifted through a sieve. -Gauthama.Buddha-