One of Adi Sanakara's works is Prasnottara Ratna Malika which is meant to elevate the seeker, by providing answers to doubts that may arise in the mind of the devotees. I am just listing few that constantly come in my mind..
What is more beneficial than anything else?
Righteousness.
What is the most desirable for human beings?
Life dedicated to one's and other's welfare.
Who is the foe?
It is but idleness.
What is unintelligence?
Not repeating what is learnt.
What is transient like the water on lotus leaf?
Youth, wealth and life.
What is priceless?
That which is given at the right moment.
What pains like a shaft till death?
The sin committed in secrecy.
By whom is this world concquered?
By the person who has truthfulness and endurance.
What is chartiy?
Expecting no return.
What is to be earned by people?
Knowledge, wealth, strength, fame, merit.
Which is the destroyer of all good qualities?
Greed.
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
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