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| Ramayana |
| The people who surround the King must also believe in and respect the sanctity of the King's promise. If they do not do so, they will advice the King against keeping his promise. That would not only devalue the King's word but also the King himself in the eyes of his subjects. |
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| Mahabharata |
| Elaborate rituals achieve little purpose if they are devoid of humility. |
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| Upanishads |
| When your mind is calm like a mirror, you will see the Spirit reflected in it. |
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| Hinduism |
| The moon is the Lord of the heart. As the moon is illumined by the sun, so too is the heart swayed by emotions. |
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| Universal Prayers - From Vedas |
| As Thou art unborn, one afraid of birth and death like me seeks refuge in Thee. O Thou destroyer of evil, let Thy gracious presence ever protect me, |
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| Sri Vishnu Sahasranama Stotram |
| Salutations to the Slayer of the demon called Madhu. |
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| Sri Lalita Sahasranama |
Om sinjana - mani - manjtra - mandita - sripad ambujayai namah.
Salutations to Her whose lotus - feet are adorned with tinkling anklets set with jewels. |
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| Sivananda Lahari - Of Sri Sankaracarya |
| Let the hymn of praise stop now. I do not tell lies. O Bestower of supreme good! Thy devotees like Brahma and others deem Thee as the first when they take a list of those who deserve to be praised. For, in estimating comparative greatness, they find themselves unimportant (lit, blown away), like a chaff of husk when rice is winnowed, and consider Thee to be the bestower of the highest of all rewards (ie, liberation). |
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| Siva Sahasranama Stotram |
The Great Act. Om mahakarmane namah
Rhythmically propelling the universe is the great act. |
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| Quotations from Sri Aurobindo and the Mother (Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry) |
| Put yourself completely into her hands, have entire confidence… |
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