73 Quotes by Munindra Misra

जटाटवीगलज्जलप्रवाहपावितस्थले गलेऽवलम्ब्य लम्बितां भुजङ्गतुङ्गमालिकाम्।डमड्डमड्डमड्डमन्निनादवड्डमर्वयं चकार चण्ड्ताण्डवं तनोतु नः शिवः शिवम्॥१॥His neck, with thick forest-like locks of hair, holy by water flowing,On his neck, as garland whom none pair, lofty snake is hanging,His `Damaru’ drum with its Damat Damat Damat in air echoing,Shiv - auspicious Tandava dances - may He prosperity be giving.- 94 -

Devi-Mahatmayam has special meaning for spirituality, With illumination, wisdom, strength - to freedom finally!- 150 -

वक्रतुंड महाकाय कोटिसूर्यसमप्रभ।निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥“Lord Ganesh of curved elephant trunk and huge body,Whose brilliance is equal to billions of suns in intensity,Always removes all obstacles from my endeavours truly,I respectfully pray to him with all my revered sincerity.”- 31 -

Who understands quickly, pursues objects with judgment, listens patiently,Wastes not breathe on others affairs; possess foremost mark of wisdom truly.[25] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

Whose judgment dissociated from desire follows both virtue and gain only,Who ignores pleasure, chooses ends serviceable in both worlds - wise be.[23] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

They that exert to the best of their might, act also to the best of their ability, Who but disregards nothing as mere insignificant – is called wise definitely,[24] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

The marks of wise men - adherence to acts, worrying not of any praise be,Rejection of what is blameable; in faith and reverence submerged absolutely.[19] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

Who anger, nor joy, nor pride, nor false modesty, nor stupefaction, nor vanity, Can draw away from the high ends of life, is ever considered wise certainly.[20] - 33 Mahatma Vidur

Whose intended acts, proposed counsels - remain concealed from enemies, Whose acts are known after they have been done – is considered wise only.[21] - 33 Mahatma Vidur