Quotes from teachings of saint Sri Valmiki

Saint Valmiki, the revered author of the epic Ramayana, is a legendary figure whose teachings continue to inspire and guide generations. His profound wisdom and timeless philosophy emphasize the importance of truth, virtue, dharma, and the pursuit of enlightenment. The following collection of quotes from Saint Valmiki captures the essence of his teachings, offering deep insights into living a life of righteousness, compassion, and inner peace. Through these quotes, we are reminded of the power of self-discipline, the significance of moral values, and the journey toward ultimate truth and spiritual growth.

 

• The path of truth and virtue always leads to ultimate peace and success.
• One’s fate is not written on the stars, but is shaped by our actions and decisions.
• Dharma guides us, protects us, and shows us the way forward in times of darkness.
• True happiness lies in making others happy, in acts of kindness and generosity.
• Knowledge and wisdom are the two eyes that guide our journey toward enlightenment.
• Where there is love and goodness, evil has no place to grow.
• He who conquers his own mind is greater than he who conquers a thousand armies.
• Rama’s life is an eternal testament to the victory of good over evil, a tale of love, sacrifice, and honor.
• Misfortune is the best fortune. Rejection by all is victory.
•  You cannot count on the physical proximity of someone you love, all the time. A seed that sprouts at the foot of its parent tree remains stunted until it is transplanted.
•  Valmiki the Poet held all the moving world inside a water drop in his hand. The gods and saints from heaven looked down on Lanka, And Valmiki looked down at the gods in the morning of Time.
•  In all this world, I pray thee, who Is virtuous, heroic, true?
•  Ah! Warriors' strength is poor and slight; A Bráhman's power is truly might. This Bráhman staff the hermit held The fury of my darts has quelled.
•  Be gracious, Master, and allow The worlds to rest from trouble now;
•  Gainst him, a mighty warrior too. Strong, as a soldier born and bred,— Great, as a king whom regions dread. See! what a host the conqueror leads, With elephants, and cars, and steeds. O'er countless bands his pennons fly; So is he mightier far than I.
•  O Raghava, be outwardly active but inwardly inactive, outwardly a doer but inwardly a non-doer, and thus play your part in the world.
•  Veda means originally knowing or knowledge, and this name is given
•  It is the nature of the mind to accept certain things and to reject others; this is bondage, nothing else.
•  Association with the wise, abandonment of latent impressions, self-enquiry, control of breathing , these are the means of conquering the mind.
•  The path of truth and virtue always leads to ultimate peace and success.
•  One’s fate is not written on the stars, but is shaped by our actions and decisions.
•  Dharma guides us, protects us, and shows us the way forward in times of darkness.
•  True happiness lies in making others happy, in acts of kindness and generosity.
•  Knowledge and wisdom are the two eyes that guide our journey toward enlightenment. 

These quotes reflect Valmiki's teachings on truth, virtue, dharma, and the pursuit of enlightenment. His words continue to inspire and guide people towards a life of righteousness and inner peace.