Hindu aphorisms

Here are 40 aphorisms from Hindu philosophy, reflecting wisdom from ancient texts such as the Vedas, Upanishads, and the Bhagavad Gita:

“You are what you think.”

“The mind is everything. What you think, you become.”

“Perform your duty, but do not be attached to the fruits of your actions.”

“As you sow, so shall you reap.”

“He who has no faith in himself can never have faith in God.”

“When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.”

“In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.”

“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.”

“Your body is a temple; keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside.”

“The soul is neither born nor dies; it is eternal.”

“Life should not be merely survived, but lived.”

“True wisdom is knowing that you know nothing.”

“The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.”

“The light of a lamp can be shared without diminishing its own light.”

“Knowledge is the greatest treasure.”

“One who sees all beings in the self and the self in all beings is a true yogi.”

“Freedom from desire is the ultimate liberation.”

“To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in battle.”

“Compassion for all living beings is the foundation of dharma.”

“One who is content with what they have is truly wealthy.”

“You cannot control the results of your actions, only your actions.”

“Truth alone triumphs; not falsehood.”

“The universe is one family.”

“Your thoughts shape your destiny.”

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

“Live in the present, for it is the only time that truly exists.”

“All paths lead to the same truth.”

“Life is a journey, not a destination.”

“He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.”

“Suffering is the result of attachment.”

“Do not seek the truth, just cease to cherish opinions.”

“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.”

“Everything in the universe is connected.”

“Let your actions be guided by wisdom.”

“To be oneself is to be at peace with oneself.”

“Love is the highest form of wisdom.”

“Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

“The world is a stage, and we are merely players.”

“Peace begins with a smile.”

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