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YADAKUTATSAMSUSRODDHADO VA MANASO VA SAMBRITAM CHAKSHUSHO VA |
-------------(18/58 Yajurveda)
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One
should acquire all knowledge from the heart, mind and all the senses
(external). The source of knowledge is undoubtedly within us. We have to just
imbibe it by self -study introspection, contemplation and action. We would
strive to imbibe as much knowledge as we can.
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SHAMYUNA PATNISANYAJANSAMASHTI YAJUSHA SANSTHAM
-------------(19/29, Yajurveda)
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One
should maintain restraint which can result in good relations with one's wife.
Any plan made for the welfare of society becomes successful only without
difference of opinion by the organisation or institution concerned.
Restraint is the enemy of passions. By controlling the senses the relations of
a husband wife can be cordial and healthy. When any organisation strives to
being changes, for welfare of society there is unity in society.
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VRATENA DIKSHAMAPNOTI DIKSHAYA APNOTI DAKSHINAM DAKSHINA SHRADHA-MAPNOT
SHRADDHYA SATYA AMAPYATE
-------------(19/30, Yajurveda)
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Man
can become intelligent only by accomplishing the vows and attain devotion on
the basis of intelligence and attains truth on the basis of devotion.
When a person strives to accomplish a vow he becomes intelligent. By
accomplishing the vow he attains devotion and consequently attains the ultimate
truth. One should engage in vows, dikshas, and devotion for realization of
higher ideals.
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RITEN SATYA INDRIYAM VIPANAM SHUKRAMANDHASA INDRASYENDRIYAMIDAM PAYO AMRITAM
MADHU
-------------(19/76, Yajurveda)
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On
realisation of truth and on attainment of knowledge one can acquire comforts,
food, radiance, glory, power of the army, milk and honey.
By following the righteous path one can get all the good results mentioned
above. One should follow truth on attaining knowledge and by keeping undeterred
faith on it.
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(47)
NISHSADA DRITVRATO VARUNAHA PASTYASWA SAMRAJYAYA SUKRATUHU MARITYOHO PAHI
VIDYOTPAHI
-------------(20/2, Yajurveda)
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May the
person who is truthful and accomplishes all the vows be blessed with good
intellect and earn honor and praise in society for his good deeds. May he
protect the people from lightening and death.
The person who is does all his deeds faithfully he becomes the leader of the
masses and thinks for their well being and welfare. By doing so he can earn
name and fame and shall be honoured by the people. |
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BAHU ME BALA INDRIYA MASTO ME KARMA VIRYAM
-------------(20/7, Yajurveda)
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May both my
shoulders and every sense organ be strong. May both my hands be always engaged
in deeds and may they be valiant.
When ones, sense organs and shoulders, hands and legs are active and engaged in
deeds then only will the human become strong and radiant. |
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MAHA ARNAHA SARASWATI PRA CHETAYATI KETUNA DHIYO VISHWA VIRAJATI
-------------(20/86, Yajurveda)
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Goddess
Saraswati the goddess of knowledge enlightens the vast expanse of the sky and
enlightens the mind with all kinds of knowledge.
It is explained that goddess enlightens all the minds with knowledge. That is
why humans should always be conscious and enkindle the flame of knowledge in
their hearts and minds. |
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SHAM NO BHAVANTU VAJUNO HAVESHU DEVATATA MITADRAVAHA SWARKAHA JAMBHAYANTO AHIM
VRIKAM RAKSHANSI SANEMYASMADYU YAVANANMIVAHA
-------------(21/10, Yajurveda)
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| O Scholars!
You are strong and intelligent, are disciplined and blessed with good knowledge
and are alike the gods performing the Yagyas. Please destroy snakes, demons,
wolves and bless us with eternal happiness, and good health. All the scholars
who are blessed with divine knowledge and strength are requested that they
should save the others from all evils and diseases and give all eternal
happiness. By taking the right advice from the right people one can be
successful in his or her endeavor and can attain happiness. |
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(51) TATSA
VITURA VARENYAM BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI DHIYO YONAHA PRACHODAYATA
-------------(22/9,30/2, Yajurveda)
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| We
contemplate on the god who is the protector and preserver of the Universe the
creator and is embellished with divine merits. He is the one who enlightens us
and inspires us to engage in good, noble deeds. |
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This
mantra of the Yajurveda is well known as Gayatri mantra and the above mantra is
AUM
BHUR BHUVA SWHAHA TATSA VITURA VARENYAM BHARGO DEVASYA DHIMAHI DHIYO YONAHA
PRACHODAYAATA
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This mantra
means - 'AUM' the supreme cosmic soul is the creator of this universe is the
given of the comfort and luxury who enlightens all the creature, who is pure
and devoid of unchasteness is worth praying to.
We place this god in our heart and mind with inpeccable devotion and faith so
that he may destroy all the bad thoughts that lead to bad deeds and encourages
us to perform good deeds. One can certainly achieve peace and happiness by
praying to god with mind and heart. |
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(52)
AYURYAGYEN KALPATAMA PRANI YAGYEN KALPATAMA CHAKIHURYAGYEN KALPATAMA SHROTRAM
YAGYEN KALPATAMA JAGYAGYEN KALPATAMA MANO YAGYEN KALPATAMA ATMAYAGYEN KALPATAMA
SWARYAGYEN KALPATAMA PRISHTHAM YAGYEN KALPATAMA YAGYO YAGYEN KALPATAMA.
-------------(22/23, Yajurveda).
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May
we be blessed with long life because of Yagya may our prana be increased
because of yagya, may our eyes become strong because of yagya may our hearing
improve because of yagya, may our sense of communication improve because of
yayga, may our soul become strong and may our brahma become strong because of
yagya, may a flame of self-knowledge be enkindled because of yagya, may we
attain Brahmalok or swargo because of yagya and let the yagya be enhanced
because of yagya.
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YADDEVASO LALAMAGU PRA VISHTIMINMAVISHUHU |
SAKATHNA DEDISHYATE NARI SATYASYAKSHIBHUVO YATHA ||
-------------(23/29 Yajurveda)
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When scholars
become judges and start seeing the pros and con of each matter, then only can
truth be seen by seeing things directly in the same way as the women can be
known by seeing the thighs.
One should learn to see or experience truth face-to-face and understand the
in-depth meaning behind it. We should repose our faith in rumors. The jar of
untruth shall break only when we realise the truth. |
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RAJATA HARINIHI SISA YUJO YUJYANTE KARMABHIHI | ASHWASYA VAJINASTVACHI SIMAHA
SHAMYANTU SHAMYANTI ||
-------------(23/27 Yajurveda)
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Women who are
loving, attractive, pious and engage in household work are married of to strong
and able men who give happiness to their husbands and themselves by leading
disciplined lives.
Women should therefore engage in good deeds and discipline so that they can
lead a peaceful and cordial conjugal life. |
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BAHURUPA VAISHWAKARMANAHA ||
-------------(24/17 , Yajurveda)
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Different
types or workers are under authorities who do different types of jobs.
A person who is all round and is blessed with talent to do all types of works
he becomes famous because of his deeds and many people work under him and seek
his valuable guidance that is why we should perform such deeds so that we
become successful in all our endeavors.
It is the responsibility of the guide or leader to engage in activities that
lead to welfare of society.
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VACHE KRUNCHAHA |
-------------(24/31 Yajurveda)
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The speech of
a crane.
Every person should have the gift of speech so that they can express their
thoughts accordingly. One should know to gauge a situation well and then speak
otherwise it could lead to animosity and embarrassing situations.
A person who learns to express maximum in minimum words is the person who shall
definitely attain success on the basis of his eloquent speech. |
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(57) ISHTAM
VEETAMBHIRGUTA VARSHATKRITAM TAM DEVASAHA PRATI GRIBHNANTYASHWAM |
-------------(25/37,Yajurveda)
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Those scholar
call that person only, their leader who is radiant, loved by all , hard working
and progressive.
The person having the above qualities only can be, accepted as the leader and
people follow only such a person accordingly. That is why we should all strive
to improve our skills. |
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(58) SAKAMAM
ADHWANASKURU SANGYANAMASTU ME AMUNA |
-------------(26/1 Yajurveda)
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You accept
all these paths according to your desire may I attain knowledge by strength and
object.
One should realise one's potentials and capabilities before treading on the
path of either desired goal so that it may be easy to attain the eternal truth
or knowledge of the self. |
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DHIYA VIPRO AJAYAT |
-------------(26/15, Yajurveda)
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A thinker is
gifted with a unique intellect.
A person who is contemplative and intelligent achieves all what he desires. All
people listen, but few of them contemplate. That is why we should all make an
effort and contemplate. |
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(60) URDHVA
ASYA SAMIDHO BHAVANTYURDHWA SHUKRA SHOCHINSHYAGNEHE DIUMATTAMA SUPRATIKASYA
SUNOHO |
-------------(27/11 Yajurveda)
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| The flames of
fire in an altar rise up into the sky and the rays of light also move upwards.
We learn that flames from the sacrificial altar and the rays of light emerging
from it rise upwards . This means that the radiance of knowledge always helps
the person to attain a high position and always be successful in all pursuits. |
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EMAM YAGYAMAVATAMDHWARAM NA |
-------------(27/17, Yajurveda)
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May our
peaceful and non-violent religious sacrifice be protect in the righteous
manner.
Just in the same way as a yagya needs fire and air, to be accomplished, in the
same way every person should engage in constructive work so that he
accomplishes the work properly. |
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YUTHAM PATA SWASTIBHIHI SADA NAHA |
-------------(27/28 Yajurveda)
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O Sages ! may
your desire to do welfare of all, always protect us.
Scholars always desire the well being of one and all in the same way as, fire
and air add to the Yagya. The air protects fire by constantly airing it and
keeping it alive. The scholars give guidance to the weak and people who have
gone astray so that they fulfill all their desires by always treading on the
path of righteousness. |
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PAHI CHATASRIBHIRVASO |
-------------(27/43, Yajurveda)
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O Agni !
Protect us by the 4 types of knowledge i.e. Rik, Yaju, Sama and Atharva.
The word "Vedas' means knowledge which is classified into 4 types. The
characteristics of Rik are - welfare, attainment of the supreme soul,
experiencing the beatitude of God, internal happiness, piousness, adhering to
one's duties, Love , penance, pity , altruism , benevolence and service etc.
The characteristics of Yaju are valiance , attainments, courageousness,
protection, leadership, success, prestige and victory etc. The characteristics
of Sama are, performing arts , play , happiness, entertainment, literature,
music art, sensual pleasure, progressiveness and contemplation. The
characteristics of Atharva are, luxury and wealth, accumulation of things, aids
of consumerism and accessories of household usage.
The 4 Vedas resemble Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha which help in our welfare.
We can attain all these 4 states with knowledge. |
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DEVISTISRASTITSRO DEVIHI PATIMINORAM VARDHANAYAN |
-------------(28/18, Yajurveda)
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The 3
goddesses help the protector Indra.
Bharati protects the Dyuloka. The companion of RudraGana Saraswati protects the
Yagya and Ida protects the Bhuloka and help the performer of the Yagya in his
work.
When the performer accomplishes the yagya he gets the desired results and
benefits from it. The 3 goddesses definitely help that person who strive
selflessly on the path of Karma (actions) |
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(65) KETUM
KRINAVANNA KETAVE DESHOMARYA APESHASE | SAMUSHABH DIRAJAYATHA HA ||
-------------(29/37,Yajureda)
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| O Agni !
Bless the ignorant with knowledge and bless the ugly or the not so beautiful
with beauty. You are the one who rises alike the mornings and exhibit yourself
in totality. Knowledge destroys ignorance and inspires us to do great and noble
deeds. When a Karmayogi moves on the path of karma and attains the desired he
experiences divine happiness and comes nearer to God. That is why one should
start one's work early in the morning so that he progresses and moves on the
path of success. |
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