A solid rock is not disturbed by the wind; even so, a wise person is not agitated by praise or blame.
We can never obtain peace in the world, if we neglect the inner world and don’t make peace with ourselves. World peace must develop out of inner peace.
Develop a mind of equilibrium. You will always be getting praise and blame, but do not let either affect poise of mind: follow calmness, the absence of pride.
Life is like a 1,000 page book. You want to quit halfway through, but then you realise you have a lot left to look forward to.
Rituals that are performed with the desire of attaining salvation also help a man to achieve growth and progress in this world.
Your hills, O Earth, your snow-clad mountain peaks, your forests, may they show us kindliness… Impart to us vitalising forces that come, O Earth from deep within your body, your central point, your navel, purify us wholly.
