Give up aggression on others. It is wrong. #Periyava #Hinduism

Arthasastra deals with the pursuit of wealth and power and acquiring them through moral means and using them with a sense of duty and righteousness. #Periyava #Hinduism

Self-realization or restoration of the self to its native shore is the ultimate ideal according to Advaita. #Periyava #Hinduism

Engaging in meditation should be considered the first duty in everyday life. If you have a strong determination you can always find time. #Periyava #Hinduism

When we attack others in anger, we are hurt more than those we wanted to hurt. #Periyava #Hinduism

The paths towards Self Realization have been divided as karma and jnana and have been given to two differently qualified people. #Periyava #Hinduism

Not all the Mantras that create benign vibrations are necessarily meaningful. In this context we have the example of music. The alapana of a raga is pure sound, it has no words. But it is still capable of producing emotions like joy, sorrow etc. #Periyava #Hinduism

Most of us are attached to karma. The utmost that we can do is to do the karma without attachment to the fruits. #Periyava #Hinduism

Of the ten important Upanishads three belong to Atharvana Veda - Prasna, Mundaka and Mandukya. #Periyava #Hinduism

In the text Upadesa panchaka, steps prescribed shows the methodology from start to finish in the pursuit of atma jnana, i.e. even though one is fit for karma yoga only at present, he must be informed about matters concerning jnana yoga as well. #Periyava #Hinduism

Rituals and observances have a bye-product. They keep the mind concentred, as in yogic practices. #Periyava #Hinduism

Music, based on the seven notes (saptasvara), has its origin in Samaveda. All deities are pleased with Samagana. We become recipients of their grace not only through the offerings made in the sacrificial fire but through Samagana. #Periyava #Hinduism

In the Brahmasutra, on which there are commentaries according to the various philosophical schools, Vyasa presents in an extremely terse form the substance of the ten (principal) Upanisads. #Periyava #Hinduism

Jnana yoga is merely for a few, who have evolved to that state. They are referred to as "sankhyas". #Periyava #Hinduism

Since all the Gods and Goddesses are manifestations of the one reality, there is no question of hierarchy among them. This, however, does not prevent a person from choosing and being devoted to his or her Ista Devata. #Periyava #Hinduism

A little thought will convince us that we are not in the least qualified to be angry with anybody or to shout at anybody. #Periyava #Hinduism

Learning, if it is real, must remove ego. #Periyava #Hinduism

If you perform rites to please the Lord, without expecting any reward, your mind will be cleansed and you will transcend the three gunas. #Periyava #Hinduism

The moment we think we are in a high position and the one who receives our help is lower than us, the help we render becomes tainted. #Periyava #Hinduism

When a man's mind is a slave to discontent, anger and envy he cannot have peace and happiness. #Periyava #Hinduism