'Words of power' is a monthly section of Hindu Voice UK, consisting of a series of quotations from Hindu sacred literature to help introduce the timeless wisdom contained within.

Gambling

Gambling will make one lose these five: Riches, food, fame, learning and clothes. (Tirukkural)

The essence of Hinduism

This is the sum of all true righteousness: deal with others as thou wouldst thyself be dealt by. Do nothing to thy neighbour that thou wouldst not have him do to thee hereafter. (Mahabharata)

Pursuit of wealth

In pursuit of money, man descends to the level of the beast. Money is of the nature of manure. Piled up in one place, it pollutes the air. Spread it wide; scatter it over fields; it rewards you with a bumper harvest. (Atharva Veda)

Creation

The universe may be compared to an eternal tree that has its origin (or root) in the Supreme Being and its branches below in the cosmos. The Vedic hymns are the leaves of this tree. One who understands this tree is a knower of the Vedas. (Bhagavad Gita)

Life without…

Life without good thoughts, good actions and good words is like the sky in the night without the moon or stars. It is like a wheel without a hub or spokes! (Atharva Veda)