Be Rich with No Wealth!

Though lack of wealth, rich are those –
Hands that help knowing when and how
Heads bow to the wise to serve and know
Mouths that speak nothing but the truth
Broad shoulders with valor and strength
Hearts that remains still in rapture
Ears that engage to listen to scripture -
Nature of great men, all should covet
Sings Barthrihari, the royal poet
(inspiration from Neeti Shatakam – 65 )
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Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness. - Francois de La Rochefoucauld
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A man moved to a mountain top to get rid of the hustle and be alone. One day he heard a knock at the door and no one was there but then he looked down and there sat a snail and it said "it is quite cold out here can I come in?" the man shouted "NO why don’t you all understand I want to be alone!" and he kicked the snail down the mountain. One year later there was a knock at the door and no one was there and then he looked down and there again sat a snail and it said, "What did you do that for?"
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LIFE - Live It Fully Everyday!

A day in our life that we live
demonstrate what whole life can be.
At the dawn if we begin early enough to
workout, pray, study and meditate
with useful work to contribute to the world
then evening can be to relax and rejoice
restful closings with a good night sleep!
Watch your day, as it unfolds the life
stage of youth is the dawn of life
mid-day is stage of obligations and duties
when fulfilled, dusk is pleasant and relaxing
night of life is peaceful with no fear or anxiety!
After all, life is all about -
Living It Fully Every-day!
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"May you life every day of your life." ― Jonathan Swift 
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“How did school go today?" a mother asked her little boy. 
“Fine”, the little fellow replied. “We had a new teacher and she wanted to know if I had any brothers and I told her I was an only child”. 
"What did she say?” his mother asked. 
“The teacher said, “Thank goodness” 
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Ego, Here You Go...

Ego is like water-
More cups you fill, you own less and less…
Share your life, with more to care
Share your time, with more to listen
Share your joy, with more to laugh
Share your love, with more to serve
Share your knowledge, with more to learn
Share your wealth, with more to support
Share your concerns, with more to forgive…
Then, look for the ego…if you find time!!!
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Vision is the art of seeing things that are invisible
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Teacher: ‘Amit, why do you always get so dirty?’
Kid: ‘Well, I'm a lot closer to the ground than you are.’
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Pave Your Own Path

A fruit is a matured flower

A butterfly is a metamorphosed larva

A sculpture is a finely cut, patient stone

A sword is a severely cast iron

An artist is a trained performer

A leader is an empowered worker

A teacher is an advanced student

A devotee is a fervent lover of God

A visionary is a passionate dreamer

A wise saint is a keen observer of life

What you will be is decided by

how zealously you pursue what you want to be…

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Zeal is a volcano, the peak of which the grass of indecisiveness does not grow - Khalil Gibran

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Judge: Haven’t I seen you before?

Convict: Yes, Your Honor. I taught your daughter how to play the drums.

Judge: Twenty years!!!

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Thou Art Thy Self

Thoughts –
You may dwell in, but not intelligently direct
You may direct, but not effectively control
You may control, but not dispassionately watch
You may watch, but not slow them down
        You may slow down, but not create per your will
You may create, but not stop when you wish
You may stop, but not stay long without
You may stay, but not abide in stillness forever
Should you abide, Thou Art Thy Self!
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“Being still does not mean don't move. It means move in peace.”  ― E'yen A. Gardner
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Teacher: Why are you late?
Student: Because, of the sign!
Teacher: What sign?
Student: The one that says, "School Ahead, Go Slow."

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Reveal Thyself

O Lord of my ancient heart,
Thou art my soul’s journey start
Why I fully believe in Thyself
Thou believe ever in myself
Thou trust in me, you pardoned
Thou care for me, gave me parents
Thou wish to teach, sent me a Guru
Thou want me evolve, led me to problems
Thou want me feel, sent someone to love
Thou do not want me to know Thyself?
Why do Thou hide behind my thoughts?
Only I seek Thee to see only Thee…
End my thoughts, don’t send me thoughts
I await Thou to reveal Thyself
For me, in me, as me…..
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I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is. - Albert Camus
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Three buddies die in a car crash, and they find themselves at the pearly gates.
They are all asked, "When you are in your casket and friends and
family are mourning upon you, what would you like to hear them say
about you?

The first guy says, "I would like to hear them say that I was the greatest doctor of my time, and a great family man."

The second guy says, "I would like to hear that I was a wonderful husband and school teacher who made a huge difference in our children of tomorrow."

The last guy replies, "I would like to hear them say... LOOK!!! HE'S MOVING!!!!!"

Heaven is in Seven

Seven are body’s energy fields
    path of Yoga clearly reveals
Where you stay shows your growth
    be aware to know signs on the path
Mulaadhaara is base of spine, sign of earth
    staying in, you seek sustenance and wealth
Svaadhishtaana is in spleen, sign of water
    staying in, you seek respect and honor
Manipura is in navel, sign of fire
    staying in, authority and control you care
Anaahata is in heart, sign of wind
    staying in, your nature is love and being kind
Vishuddhi is in throat, sign of space
    staying in, you speak of knowledge and peace
Aajna is sign of mind, between the eye-brows
    staying in, intuitive you are where wisdom flows
Sahasraara is at crown of the head, petals of one thousand
    reaching which, birth less and deathless abode is found
Give up the three and stay in the fourth
    by grace of teacher and efforts you put forth
Toward five and six you move ahead
    seventh is reached by the grace of Godhead
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“For those who have an intense urge for Spirit and wisdom, it sits near them, waiting.” ― Sage Patanjali
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A wise old gentleman retired and purchased a modest home near a junior high school.

He spent the first few weeks of his retirement in peace and contentment. Then a new school year began. The very next afternoon three young boys, full of youthful, after-school enthusiasm, came down his street, beating merrily on every trashcan they encountered. The crashing percussion continued day after day, until finally the wise old man decided it was time to take some action.

The next afternoon, he walked out to meet the young percussionists as they banged their way down the street. Stopping them, he said, "You kids are a lot of fun. I like to see you express your exuberance like that. In fact, I used to do the same thing when I was your age. Will you do me a favor? I'll give you each a dollar if you'll promise to come around every day and do your thing." The kids were elated and continued to do a bang-up job on the trashcans.

After a few days, the old-timer greeted the kids again, but this time he had a sad smile on his face.

"This recession's really putting a big dent in my income," he told them. "From now on, I'll only be able to pay you 50 cents to beat on the cans."

The noisemakers were obviously displeased, but they did accept his offer and continued their afternoon ruckus. A few days later, the wily retiree approached them again as they drummed their way down the street.

"Look," he said, "I haven't received my Social Security check yet, so I'm not going to be able to give you more than 25 cents. Will that be okay?"

"A lousy quarter?" the drum leader exclaimed. "If you think we're going to waste our time, beating these cans around for a quarter, you're nuts! No way, mister. We quit!"

And the old man enjoyed peace.
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