Motivational Thoughts

Do your duty without worrying about the results — that is the true art of living.

— Bhagavad Gita

Defeat and victory are first decided in the mind — as the mind believes, so it becomes.

— Unknown

What is past is past; look ahead to what lies before you.

— Harivansh Rai Bachchan

Speaking the truth is the greatest penance; there is no dharma higher than truth.

— Mahabharata

Conquering anger is the greatest victory of all.

— Gautam Buddha

As you sow, so shall you reap — this is the law of nature.

— Sant Kabir

Believe in yourself, for the day you lose faith in yourself, the world too will stop believing in you.

— Swami Vivekananda

Keep your critic close, for he washes away your faults without soap or water.

— Sant Kabir

Service is the highest dharma — there is no greater religion than serving others.

— Unknown

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is always sweet.

— Unknown

One who is honest in his work never fails.

— Chanakya

A person becomes just like the company he keeps — so choose your company wisely.

— Chanakya

Just as a lamp dispels darkness, knowledge dispels ignorance.

— Bhagavad Gita

Change is the eternal law of the world; to accept it is true wisdom.

— Bhagavad Gita

The soul is neither born nor does it die — it is eternal and imperishable.

— Bhagavad Gita

Humility is the virtue that makes a person great; ego is what brings him down.

— Unknown

One who conquers his own mind conquers the whole world.

— Guru Nanak Dev

For one who works hard, no goal is impossible.

— Unknown

True happiness lies not outside, but in the peace within.

— Gautam Buddha

Whatever is happening is for the good, and whatever will happen will also be for the good — in this faith lies peace.

— Bhagavad Gita

Forgiveness is the ornament of the brave; the weak can never forgive.

— Mahatma Gandhi

Good thoughts are those that turn into good deeds.

— Unknown

Difficulties come in life so that we may recognize our true strength.

— Unknown

One who acts without attachment to results is truly called a yogi.

— Bhagavad Gita

Contentment is the greatest wealth.

— Sant Tulsidas

Your own good lies in the good of others.

— Sant Ravidas

God helps those who help themselves.

— Swami Vivekananda

True knowledge is that which removes ego and brings humility.

— Unknown

In the home where prayers are sung morning and evening, Goddess Lakshmi always dwells.

— Unknown

Learn to smile in every situation — that is the greatest art of life.

— Unknown

One who respects time is respected by time in return.

— Unknown

There is no worship greater than serving one's parents.

— Unknown

In true devotion there is no place for show.

— Sant Mirabai

One who thinks before speaking never has to regret.

— Chanakya

Life is a journey, not a destination — so enjoy every moment.

— Unknown

Only by letting go of ego can a person draw close to God.

— Sant Kabir

There is no pilgrimage greater than the company of the wise.

— Unknown

Do not put off until tomorrow what you can do today.

— Unknown

A calm mind is the most beautiful temple of God.

— Unknown

There is no spiritual practice greater than love and compassion.

— Gautam Buddha

One who conquers himself conquers the three worlds.

— Unknown

Faith is the power that makes even the impossible possible.

— Swami Vivekananda

A true guru is one who leads the disciple from darkness to light.

— Sant Kabir

True charity is that which is given without any show.

— Unknown

One who respects the laws of nature always remains happy.

— Unknown

God hungers for devotion, not for display.

— Sant Surdas

One who gives up and sits back never becomes victorious.

— Unknown

Joy and sorrow are like sunshine and shade — remain balanced in both.

— Bhagavad Gita

One who reflects upon himself is the truly wise.

— Unknown

Every morning is a chance for a new beginning — do not let it go to waste.

— Unknown

True worship is that which is the same in thought, word and deed.

— Unknown

One who looks for faults in others loses the virtues within himself.

— Unknown

Humility is the adornment of knowledge.

— Unknown

After every hardship comes ease — just learn to be patient.

— Unknown

Even a small act done with faith and devotion yields great fruit.

— Bhagavad Gita

One who learns from his mistakes is the true student.

— Unknown

Self-control and discipline are the foundation of success.

— Chanakya

What you sow today, you will reap tomorrow — so do good deeds.

— Unknown

God tests only those whom He wishes to make special.

— Unknown

One who is fearless is victorious in every struggle of life.

— Swami Vivekananda

The shadow of good deeds never leaves you.

— Unknown

One who sees God in every being is the true devotee.

— Bhagavad Gita

Silence is often more powerful than words.

— Unknown

One who learns to live in the present never has regrets.

— Gautam Buddha

A true friend is one who does not abandon you in times of adversity.

— Unknown

The more you share, the more you are filled — this is true of both love and knowledge.

— Unknown

Honesty is the hardest path, yet it is also the safest.

— Unknown

One who bathes daily and remembers God with a pure heart has an auspicious day.

— Unknown

To forgive others is to set yourself free.

— Gautam Buddha

Greatness comes not from position, but from character.

— Unknown

The mind that is without fear alone experiences true freedom.

— Rabindranath Tagore

Within every crisis lies a hidden opportunity — learn to recognize it.

— Unknown

One who knows himself knows God.

— Sant Kabir

Devotion has no conditions, only surrender.

— Sant Mirabai

The seed of good deeds is never wasted.

— Unknown

Fortune eventually favours the one who keeps trying.

— Unknown

The blessings of elders are life's greatest wealth.

— Unknown

One who has mastered his desires has gained the truest kingdom.

— Chanakya

A life connected with nature is the healthiest and happiest life.

— Unknown

Each day is a new gift from God — accept it with gratitude.

— Unknown

One who serves selflessly is closest to God.

— Bhagavad Gita

Hope is the lamp that shows the way even in the darkest night.

— Unknown

True education is that which builds character.

— Swami Vivekananda

Where there is love in the heart, God always dwells.

— Unknown

To keep the word you give is the mark of true integrity.

— Unknown

Patience in adversity and humility in prosperity — these are the marks of a true person.

— Chanakya

One who remembers God in every task never goes astray.

— Unknown

There is no greater companion than self-confidence and hard work.

— Unknown

The more one bows, the higher one rises — such is the power of humility.

— Unknown

True worship comes from purity of heart, not from outward show.

— Sant Kabir

One who rises on time stays ahead in every race of life.

— Unknown

Balance in life is the key to true success.

— Bhagavad Gita