Friday, March 24, 2006

Source of Inspiration

Source of Inspiration

One get inspired through inspiring friends and associates, inspirational environment, by reading inspirational writings and quotes backed by inspiring thoughts and attitude. Inspiration is very essential for overall development and growth while interacting with human beings- be it at work place, home front or under any scenario for that matter.

Here goes some quotes for daily inspiration and hope readers will relish reading and retaining in mind.

1. The test of a man is how much he can bear , how much he can share , how much he can care and how soon he confesses a mistake and mends it.

2. Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man and the character is the test of that manifestation.

3. Fear less, hope more, whine less and breathe more, talk less and say more hate less and love more and all the best of things are yours.

4. Great spirits has always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

5. All great men have undergone sufferings. No one can escape what is ordained.

6. Oh. If only you know yourselves! You are souls, you are Gods, if ever I feel like blaspheming, it is what I call you man.

7. It’s what you learn after you know it all that counts.

8. Yesterday is history, tomorrow is mystery. Today is a gift from God, that’s why it is called Present

9. Do not put the key of your happiness in some one else’s pocket.

10. Whenever possible, it is always good to act in kindness. It is always possible.

11. Knowledge devoid of devotion is like chewing stone.

12. You can tell more about a person from what he says about others, than what others say about him

13. Remember, when you find yourself arguing with a fool, he is doing the same thing.

14. Vision without action is a day dream and Action without vision is a nightmare.


15. Some says thought is caused by matter, others say matter is caused by thought. Both the statements are wrong; matter and thought are coexistent There is a third something of which both matter and thought are products.

16. Whatever you want to do tomorrow, do it today. Whatever you have to do today, do it now. You have only this moment.

17. There is something beyond our mind which abides in silence within our mind. It is the supreme mystery beyond thought. Let ones mind and subtle body rest upon that and not rest on anything else.

18. A great idea is a soul of a sentence, for which words form the body.

19. The average man of the world goes about his daily life not knowing that subconsciously he is seeking the Absolute truth, the beloved in the Jiva. The mind-body equipment of man contains this beloved, yet he seeks for it everywhere else but within. The musk deer attracted by its own scent, searches for it in the woods. Little does it know that in its body is the source of this fragrance?

20. Silence is the first door to spiritual eminence.

That’s all for now, my dear readers. Will get back to you with more inspirational readings.

J.Kannan