The Bhagavad Gita, literally meaning “Songs of God”, is often referred to simply as the Gita.
Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta is a book that gives the full essence of life. The after-death cycle of human birth is described in detail in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
In the Gita, there is a formula for attaining salvation by coming out of the worldly illusions of man. In the battle of the Mahabharata, when Arjuna was confused, his chauffeur, Lord Krishna, advised him on some rational philosophical concepts of life.
Shri Krishna imparts that knowledge to the whole world through Arjuna, by adopting which one can live his life in this world with absolute happiness and peace.
The Bhagavad Gita has 700 verses translated by charioteer god Krishna, Arjuna emphasizing the importance of doing one’s duty and belief in God. Here are some of them along with other meaningful Hindu words of wisdom :
Spiritual Uplifting Hindu Words of Wisdom
- “When meditation is mastered, the mind is as unshakable as the flame of a lamp in a windless place.” – Quotes from the Holy Gita
- “You become what you believe, not what you think or what you want.” – Bhagavad Gita
- “Assert divine calm and peace, and send only thoughts of love and goodwill if you wish to live in peace and harmony. Never get angry, because anger poisons your system.” – Paramahansa Yogananda
- “Hinduism is synonymous with humanism. That is the essence and great quality of its liberation.” – HG Wells
- “Having faith in God and surrendering to Him is the way to be free.” – Anonymous
- “The whole universe should be viewed as God.”
- “The rain that falls unceasingly sustains the world. Therefore, view rain as the nectar of life.”
- “Tranquility, gentleness, stillness, self-control, and purity: these are the disciplines of the mind.” – Lord Krishna, ‘Bhagavad Gita’.
- “Happiness is a state of mind and has nothing to do with the outside world.” – Lord Krishna.
- “When a person responds to the joys and sorrows of others as if they were his own, he has attained the highest level of spiritual unification.” – Shree Krishna, ‘Bhagavad Gita’.
- “Do your duty, but do not concern yourself with the results.” – Lord Krishna, ‘Bhagavad Gita’.
Hindu Wise Words That Calm the Soul
- “Do all you have to do, but not with ego, not with lust, not with envy but with love, compassion, humility, and devotion.” – Lord Krishna, ‘Bhagavad Gita’.
- “It is better to live Your destiny with imperfection but happiness than to live an artificial life of one’s life with perfection and sorrow.” – Lord Krishna, ‘Bhagavad Gita’.
- “To one who has conquered his mind, the mind is the best friend, but to one who has failed to do so, the mind is the greatest enemy.” – Lord Krishna, ‘Bhagavad Gita’.
- “Delusions arise from anger. The mind is bewildered by delusions.” – Lord Krishna, ‘Bhagavad Gita’.
- “There are three gates to self-destruction and hell: Lust, Anger & Greed.” – Lord Krishna, ‘Bhagavad Gita’.
- “Ahimsa (non-violence) is the highest duty.” – Padma Purana
- Be the peace you want for the world. – Mahatma Gandhi
- “Let go of your selfishness, and you will find peace; like water mixed with water, you will unite in absorption.” – Sri Guru Granth Sahib
- “Do not overestimate what you have received, or envy others. He who is envious of others does not find peace of mind.” – Buddha
- The arising of impermanent happiness and distress and their timely disappearance are like the arising and passing away of winter and summer. They arise from a sense of perception, and one must learn to tolerate them without being disturbed.
- Some people spread happiness wherever they go, others create happiness wherever they go!
- Little by little. Through repeated patience and effort, the Mind will become still within.
- One must learn tolerance in the face of dualities, Such as happiness or distress, Or cold and warmth, and by tolerating these dualities, become free from anxiety about gain and loss.
- We are like fish out of water; Just as a fish cannot be happy unless it is in the water; We cannot be happy apart from the spiritual world.
- One is established in transcendental bliss without limits when they are experiencing joy. It is impossible to deviate from truth once it is established.
