Wealth has to be won by deeds of glory. (Rig Veda Samhita vi-19-10)
One shall be led by the fair path to riches. (Vajasaneya Samhita v-36)
One should tread the sinless path and gather wealth. (Vajasaneya Samhita iv-9)
A man shall strive to win wealth by the righteous path. (Rig Veda Samhita x-31-2)
One who helps others wins wealth. (Rig Veda Samhita iv-50-9)
One who gets up early morning gets the treasure. (Rig Veda Samhita i-125-1)
(Source: Article ‘Wisdom of the ages’ in ‘The CTO Forum’ Magazine by Dr. S. Kannan)
6 comments:
Dear Sir,
The truth is very apparent. Prayer to GOD may take you on the right path, but will not per se give you wealth.
As the Brahman is within you, it is very simple. Do your duty and wealth will shower on you.
I think that is the what you are trying to convey. Please accept my apologies if I have misinterpreted the thoughts.
Regards,
vck
Good thought.
By the way this not my article... it is a collection of quotes from the Rigveda.
The message given in the above statements from vedas and other scriptures convey that the wealth should be acquired by good deeds and means.
Most of the common Hindus do not understand the above statements message correctly.
A person who drinks liquor is also a sinner which implies that the person who sells liquor is also a sinner.
So, making money by selling liquor is not a Good means of earning a living. Unfortunately, our liquor selling hindu brothers do not agree for this.
i. Manu Smriti Chapter 9, verse 235:
“A priest-killer, a liquor drinker, a thief and a violator of his guru’s marriage bed - all of these, and each separately, should be known as men who committed major crime.” (Manu Smriti 9:235)
Also the people who take dowry should remember that it is one of the biggest sins that is spoiling society because of which most the poor and middle class girls are unmarried till they receive 28 or 30 years of age, most of the families end up either in divorce or in suicides and most of the poor women take wrong paths for their living.
I personally consider the people who take dowry as the persons who the the criminals and the children of Shaytan(Devil).
. Manu Smriti Chapter 11 verse 55:
“Killing a priest, drinking liquor, stealing, violating a/the guru’s marriage bed, and associating with those (who commit these acts) are called the major crimes”.
(Manu Smriti 11:55)
Manu Smriti Chapter 11 verse 94
“For liquor is the defiling dirt excreted from rice, and dirt is said to be evil; therefore a priest, ruler, or commoner should not drink liquor.” (Manu Smriti 11:94)
When drinking liquor is Sin, then making people to do sin is the biggest crimes.
Selling liquor and making a living is also a sin.
Taking or giving dowry is also a sin.
Dowry and intoxicants are the major culprits of crimes.
I hate people take or give dowry and consider them as the children of devils.
Brother Kaleem,
What is the problem with taking liquor? Have you ever taken liqour? You can think that people taking liqour can cause trouble if they take a lot, but that is because they take a lot. The same problem exist for everything even food.
Are you living by Manu Smriti or are you asking everyone to follow Manu Smriti? Go out get some drinks and if you feel you dont need it don't take it again.
Prayer to Lord Krishna will give everything. He is the source of anything that the hart will desire. But praying the Lord for money is imperfect. Praying to obtain Bhakti to the Lords Devotees is the highest wealth. Chant Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare, Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare and your Life will be perfect.
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