Bhagavad Gita Chapter 16, verses 1-3
Cultivate these divine qualities –
bhavanti sampadam daivim
abhayam – be fearless satvasam-suddhih – be pure in heart jnana-yoga-vyavasthitih – pursue wisdom and union danam – be giving dama-ca – have self-control yajna-ca – make sacrifices svadhyaya – study wise teachings tapas – do spiritual practices arjavam – speak honestly ahimsa – be harmless satyam– be true akrodha – be without anger tyagah – be free of attachments |
shanti – be peaceful apaisunam – refrain from slander daya-bhutesu – have compassion towards all aloluptvam – be without greed mardavam – be gentle hrih – be modest achapalam – refrain from worthless talk tejas – have enthusiasm kshama – be forgiving dhrti – have fortitude saucham – purify mind and body adroha – be without hate atimanita – let go of seeking praise |