If one man conquer in battle a thousand times thousand
Categories: Chapter VIIIBooks: Dhammapada
If one man conquer in battle a thousand times thousand men, and
if another conquer himself, he is the greatest of conquerors
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If a man would hasten towards the good, he should
If a man would hasten towards the good, he should keep his thought away from evil; if a man does what is good slothfully, his mind delights in evil ... If a man's thoughts are not dissipated, if his mind
If a man's thoughts are not dissipated, if his mind is not perplexed, if he has ceased to think of good or evil, then there is no fear for him while he is watchful ... If a man's thoughts are unsteady, if he does not
If a man's thoughts are unsteady, if he does not know the true law, if his peace of mind is troubled, his knowledge will never be perfect ... If a traveller does not meet with one who is
If a traveller does not meet with one who is his better, or his equal, let him firmly keep to his solitary journey; there is no companionship with a fool ... If an earnest person has roused himself, if he is
If an earnest person has roused himself, if he is not forgetful, if his deeds are pure, if he acts with consideration, if he restrains himself, and lives according to law,--then his glory will increase ... If an intelligent man be associated for one minute only
If an intelligent man be associated for one minute only with a wise man, he will soon perceive the truth, as the tongue perceives the taste of soup ... If an occasion arises, friends are pleasant; enjoyment is pleasant, whatever
If an occasion arises, friends are pleasant; enjoyment is pleasant, whatever be the cause; a good work is pleasant in the hour of death; the giving up of all grief is pleasant ... If any one should wish to get the kingdom for
If any one should wish to get the kingdom for himself, and to effect this by what he does, I see that he will not succeed The kingdom is a spirit-like thing, and cannot be got by active doing He who would so win it destroys it; he who would hold it ... If anything is to be done, let a man do
If anything is to be done, let a man do it, let him attack it vigorously! A careless pilgrim only scatters the dust of his passions more widely ... If by leaving a small pleasure one sees a great
If by leaving a small pleasure one sees a great pleasure, let a wise man leave the small pleasure, and look to the great ... If heaven were not thus pure, it soon would rend;
If heaven were not thus pure, it soon would rend; If earth were not thus sure, 'twould break and bend; Without these powers, the spirits soon would fail; If not so filled, the drought would parch each vale; Without that life, creatures wou... If I were suddenly to become known, and (put into
If I were suddenly to become known, and (put into a position to) conduct (a government) according to the Great Tao, what I should be most afraid of would be a boastful display ... If one man conquer in battle a thousand times thousand
If one man conquer in battle a thousand times thousand men, and if another conquer himself, he is the greatest of conquerors ... If princes and kings were able to maintain it, all
If princes and kings were able to maintain it, all things would of themselves be transformed by them ... If the Brahmana has reached the other shore in both
If the Brahmana has reached the other shore in both laws (in restraint and contemplation), all bonds vanish from him who has obtained knowledge ... If this transformation became to me an object of desire,
If this transformation became to me an object of desire, I would express the desire by the nameless simplicity Simplicity without a name Is free from all external aim With no desire, at rest and still, All things go right as of their wi... If we could renounce our sageness and discard our wisdom,
If we could renounce our sageness and discard our wisdom, it would be better for the people a hundredfold If we could renounce our benevolence and discard our righteousness, the people would again become filial and kindly If we could renounce our ar... If you go on this way, you will make an
If you go on this way, you will make an end of pain! The way was preached by me, when I had understood the removal of the thorns (in the flesh) ... If you see an intelligent man who tells you where
If you see an intelligent man who tells you where true treasures are to be found, who shows what is to be avoided, and administers reproofs, follow that wise man; it will be better, not worse, for those who follow him ... If, like a shattered metal plate (gong), thou utter not,
If, like a shattered metal plate (gong), thou utter not, then thou hast reached Nirvana; contention is not known to thee ... If, whether for his own sake, or for the sake
If, whether for his own sake, or for the sake of others, a man wishes neither for a son, nor for wealth, nor for lordship, and if he does not wish for his own success by unfair means, then he is good, wise, and virtuous ... II DEALING WITH OTHERS
Let us finally understand In applied magnetism, you simply harmonize the etheric states of others with those of yourself, and convey to them through the ethereal medium the purpose of your will The FIRST condition of success here is agreeableness... II LAWS OF MAGNETIC ACTION
FIRST LAW: Relation of Power to "Tone" The effectiveness of magnetism in action depends upon harmony of "tone" between its possessor and any other person, and in securing such "tone"- harmony, on any magnetic plane, in any particular psychic stat... III THE SUCCESS-MAGNETISM ASSUMPTION
We are now ready for the great assumption-principle of magnetism in applied life: ...