Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Few verses from The Dhammapada

"Our life is shaped by our mind; we become what we think. Suffering follows an evil thought as the wheels of a cart follow the oxen that draw it. Joy follows a pure thought like a shadow that never leaves."

"Hatred can never put an end to hatred; love alone can. This is an unalterable law. People forget that their lives will end soon. For those who remember, quarrels will come to an end."

"As a strong wind blows down a weak tree, Mara the Tempter overwhelms weak minded people, who are caught in the frantic pursuit of pleasure. As the strongest wind cannot shake a mountain, Mara cannot shake those who are self-disciplined and full of faith."

"The deluded, imagining trivial things to be vital to life, follow their vein fancies and never attain the highest knowledge. But the wise who know what is trivial and what is vital, set their thoughts on the supreme goal and attain the highest knowledge."

1 comment:

Deepa said...

Saw this now! Beautiful ones.