50 Hindu Proverbs that every wise man should know

Indian culture can bring us great insights. We summarize them here.

Hindus are a people whose spiritual roots are deeply rooted and whose knowledge of the world around them is and whose knowledge of the world around them is extremely rich, biologically, intellectually and transcendentally.

In all the ways in which this culture expresses itself, the wisdom drawn from the Hindu people is demonstrated. In fact, this culture also draws from the culture and teachings of Arab, Buddhist, English and Portuguese peoples.

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Hindu Proverbs and their meaning.

It is for all these reasons that the Hindu culture is one of the richest cultures in terms of knowledge that exists, and so that you can all learn from its cultural richness. we have decided to create a small collection of 50 Hindu proverbs that every wise man should know.

1. Before judging a person, walk three moons in his shoes.

We must put ourselves in the shoes of our fellow man to know how he may feel at any given moment.

2. On the road of life you can walk the path of wisdom. If you come out of it convinced that you know nothing, you have learned a lot.

Being aware that we will never know everything in life is a sign of wisdom.

3. When the waves have calmed down and the water is calm, then the light is reflected and the bottom can be glimpsed.

When things calm down and normalize is when we can be aware of everything that happened in a previous event, in the heat of battle everything seems confusing.

4. The word must be dressed like a goddess and soar like a bird.

We must respect the opinion of others, and also be respected.

5. He who recognizes the truth of the body can then know the truth of the universe.

To know ourselves is the way to know all that surrounds us.

6. When you speak, see to it that your words are better than silence.

We should speak when we have something important to say, not just for the sake of saying something.

7. Only throw stones against the tree that bears fruit.

Valuable and envied people are the ones who receive the most blows from society.

8. External objects are incapable of giving full happiness to the Heart of man.

What really matters to us is immaterial; material goods do not fill us spiritually.

9. To believe that a weak enemy cannot harm us is to believe that a spark cannot cause a fire.

To be trusting can take its toll on us; any problem, no matter how small, can become complicated.

10. Old age begins when memories outweigh hopes.

When we reach a certain age, our memories are our most valuable assets.

11. It is hypocritical to say that we love humanity as a whole and hate those who do not adopt our views.

We must understand all people, even those who hold different views.

12. If you want to be happy, you have to want to see others happy too.

Our happiness begins with the happiness of those around us.

13. A man possesses only what he cannot lose in a shipwreck.

Material goods are not important, only our lives. .

14. He who before his death has planted a tree, has not lived uselessly.

To build a better society is the goal of all men and women.

15. The good we did the day before is what brings us happiness in the morning.

Everything positive that we do will be returned to us by society.

16. I learn as I live.

It is never too late to learn; human beings evolve throughout their lives.

17. When all is lost, there is still hope.

We should not throw in the towel, luck can always be with us.

18. An open book is a talking brain; closed, a waiting friend; forgotten, a forgiving soul; destroyed, a crying heart.

Books are very valuable goods, for they are the bearers of knowledge and wisdom.

19. The heart at peace sees a feast in every village.

If we live in peace with ourselves, life will seem more grateful to us.

20. There is no tree that the wind has not shaken.

We are all beaten by life and must stand firm in the face of adversity.

21. The tree does not deny its shade even to the woodcutter.

To be benevolent to those around us says a lot about us.

22. Deep rivers run silently, streams are noisy.

Wise people speak only when it is necessary, the ignorant speak because they have to speak.

23. What does the blind man see even if you put a lamp in his hand?

Even if it is obvious, the ignorant will not be able to see what is in front of him.

24. He who does not doubt knows nothing.

To be aware of our lack of information about something denotes wisdom.

25. With my teachers I have learned a lot; with my colleagues, more; with my students, even more.

It is with those who are eager to learn that one learns the most, for they can bring a new point of view.

26. I dreamed that life was joy. I woke up and saw that life is service. I served and saw that service brings joy.

Being grateful for what we have will lead us to happiness.

27. The ignorant are surpassed by those who read books. These are those who retain what they have read. To these, those who understand what they read. To these, those who put their hands to work.

Studying is very important, but acting at the right time is even more important.

28. The earth is not an inheritance from our parents but a loan from our children.

We only enjoy the environment for a time and we must leave it in perfect condition for future generations.

29. The longest walk begins with one step.

Everything in life begins with something small so that with time and effort it can become something big.

30. The more adverse the circumstances around you are for you, the better your inner power will manifest itself.

Human beings are strengthened by adversities, they harden us as people.

31. To discover the immensity of the divine depths, silence is necessary.

Silence must be appreciated, for with it we can listen to our inner voice and our thoughts.

32. I am not my body; I am more. I am not my speech, my organs, my hearing, my sense of smell; that is not me. The thinking mind is not me either. If I am none of those things, then who am I? The consciousness that remains, that I am.

We are our consciousness, we are our mind and without that we are nothing.

33. The man who wishes to be at ease must be deaf, blind and dumb.

To be unaware of the problems that surround us we must lose our senses, for they are pressing and come to us in all forms.

34. Ignorance is fleeting, knowledge endures.

To be ignorant of something can be remedied and that knowledge will endure in us.

35. God also is hidden in the ocean of a drop of water.

The divine is hidden in all the natural environment that surrounds us, without the environment we could not live.

36. Making alliance with a powerful ally and creating conflict between powerful enemies: these are the means that the wise man employs to increase his own fortune and prosperity.

A wise person knows how to use all means to achieve his goal, his own means and those of others. One of those Hindu proverbs that make us reflect.

37. When you are born, everyone around you smiles and you cry; Live life in such a way that when you die, everyone around you cries and you smile.

We should regret nothing in life and do whatever fulfills us as persons.

38. There is nothing to stop the skillful; there is no distance for the fiery; there is no foreign country for the learned: he who is eloquent fears no one.

Our abilities are what will get us far in life; with them we can be unstoppable.

39. The silk is woven by the humble worms; from the rocks gold is obtained... The lotus flower grows in the mud and in the head of the serpent emeralds are found.

From the humblest things come the best things, for they always begin as something simple and end with the greatest fulfillment.

40. The fool who recognizes his folly is a wise man; but a fool who believes himself to be a wise man is in truth a fool.

Our ignorance may not allow us to be aware of it, and therefore we will remain ignorant.

41. Life is a challenge: face it; and it is also love: share it; life is a dream: make it come true.

We must enjoy every moment of life and live it to the fullest.

42. Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional.

To be mortified with a problem depends only on us, the sooner we overcome it the sooner we can move forward.

43. Difficult to obtain and even more difficult to keep. Problematic both to lose it and to spend it. Money is indeed a bundle of problems, from the beginning to the end.

Money does not bring happiness and can also be a source of problems, all that glitters is not gold.

44. The raven, the coward and the deer never abandon their children, but the elephant, the lion and the nobleman leave as soon as they smell dishonor.

He who has the most to lose will be the first to forsake, for he does not want to be disgraced.

45. There are many who have flattering language, sweet words that gratify the ear; but those who are prepared to hear the naked truth, without fear, are very rare indeed.

The truth can be painful, and to face it is very difficult, for it can bring us face to face with ourselves.

46. The fool hates the wise man, the poor man detests him who is rich, the coward envies the hero, the wretch despises him who is generous, and the degraded man cannot even see the virtuous.

We always envy those who have what we desire, envy will not solve our problems, personal growth will.

47. It is not your friend who favors you once, nor your enemy who insulted you once. The only way to recognize it is to know if your heart is sincere or false.

The honesty with which others treat us is the only way to know who is an ally and who is not.

48. He who abandons what is certain to run after what is doubtful, loses both.

When something is certain, it is better a bird in the hand than a hundred in the air.

49. If it has a remedy, why do you complain? If it has no remedy, why do you complain?

Something that can be solved should be solved as soon as possible and if it cannot be solved, the sooner we leave it behind us, the sooner we will overcome it.

50. Scorching fire destroys the trees, but leaves the roots intact; However, gentle water undermines them and sweeps them away.

Beware of the calm and quiet person, as they can be the most harmful to you.