“How can I ensure that the purpose of my task does not get destroyed? How shall I avoid mental disparity, and how do I ensure that my crossing of the ocean does not go for naught?” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara… Read More ›
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Passing The Baton
“Even a decision made after judging between what should be done and what shouldn’t doesn’t come out successful (when undertaken by a careless messenger). Messengers who think themselves learned (but act carelessly) kill all chances for success in the mission.”… Read More ›
Respecting the Predecessor
“Even a decision made after carefully considering what should be done and what shouldn’t doesn’t come out successful (when undertaken by a careless messenger). Messengers who think themselves learned (but act carelessly) kill all chances for success in the mission.”… Read More ›
Finish What You Start
“That task which is about to be completed successfully gets harmed by the thoughtless messenger who acts against time and circumstance, just as darkness is dispelled by the glowing sunlight.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.39) bhūtāścārthā vipadyante deśakālavirodhitāḥ |… Read More ›
Building Blocks
“The Vedic injunctions are there just to give the conditioned souls the chance for sense gratification under regulative principles, and thereby also give them the chance for promotion to the higher conditions of life; ultimately, if the consciousness is purified,… Read More ›
Pondering Victory
“Seeing that city to be as such and difficult to overcome for even demigods and demons, Hanuman, sighing again and again, reflected.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.36) tāṃ purīṃ tādṛśīṃ dṛṣṭvā durādharśāṃ surāsuraiḥ | hanumān cintayāmāsa viniścitya muhurmuhuḥ The sigh… Read More ›
The Cloak of Darkness
“All the Rakshasas, who have extraordinary energy, great prowess and also much strength, must be deceived by me while I look for Janaki.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.34) ugraujaso mahāvīryā balavantaśca rākśasāḥ | vañcanīyā mayā sarve jānakīṃ parimārgatā Sometimes… Read More ›
Always the Best Policy
“In my present form I will not be able to enter the city of the Rakshasas, which is protected by cruel and powerful Rakshasas.” (Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.33) anena rūpeṇa mayā na śakyā rakśasāṃ purī | praveṣṭuṃ rākśasairguptā… Read More ›
CEO In a Box
“Then, that elephant-like monkey, standing on that mountain peak, pondered for a moment how Rama’s interests could be met.” (Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 2.32) tataḥ sa cintayāmāsa muhūrtaṃ kapikuñjaraḥ | giriśṛṅge sthitastasmin rāmasyābhyudaye rataḥ A principle followed in successful enterprises… Read More ›
Never Fail
“O king of the Vanaras, he who possesses all these four qualities of courage, vision, intellect and skill as you do never fails in the performance of his actions.” (Celestials praising Hanuman, Valmiki Ramayana, Sundara Kand, 1.198) यस्य त्वेतानि चत्वारि… Read More ›