Jain Spirit 2004 10 No 20

Author(s): Jain Spirit UK
Publisher: UK Young Jains

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50 QUOTES & QUIPS
QUOTES & QUIPS
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Of all blessings we know of none greater than the begetting of children endowed with intelligence. Kural 61
Better than a gift given with a joyous heart are sweet words spoken with a cheerful smile. Kural 92
Love makes one affectionate towards all and affection affords the priceless treasure of friendship. Kural 74
It is improper to ever forget a kindness, but good to forget at once an injury received. Kural 108
The whole purpose of earning wealth and maintaining a home is to provide hospitality to guests. Kural 81
Though a man is profoundly impoverished, if he remains just, the world will not regard him as poor. Kural 117
If a man cares daily for those who come to him, his life will never suffer the grievous ruin of poverty. Kural 83
Those businessmen will prosper whose business protects as their own the interest of others. Kural 120
Humility is a precious quality in all people, but it has a rare richness in the rich. Kural 125
Charity's merit cannot be measured by gifts given It is measured by measuring the receiver's merits. Kural 87 The delicate anicham flower withers when merely smelled, but an unwelcome look is enough to wither a guest's heart. Kural 90
Whatever you may fail to guard, guard well your tongue, for flawed speech unfailingly invokes anguish and affliction. Kural 127
The above quotes are taken from the precepts of Tiruvalluvar, as translated by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami in his book
'Weaver's Wisdom! You can learn more about the South Indian sage Tiruvalluvar in the Features section of this issue.