nothing lasts

Nothing lasts. Nothing is real. It is all suffering, Threefold affliction! It is all beneath contempt. Know this. Give it up. Be still.

- Ashtavakra Gita 9:3

nature of self

[The Master] is blessed. He understands the nature of the Self. His mind is no longer thirsty. He is the same under all conditions, Whatever he sees or hears, Or smells or touches or tastes.

- Ashtavakra Gita 18:65

in the world of brahman

Worshipping this Self in the world of Brahman, the gods obtained all worlds and all desires. Those who know this Self and realize this Self obtain all worlds and all desires.

- Chandogya Upanishad

cling to feet of master

Cling to the feet of a master who can introduce you to yourself.

- Swami Veda Bharati

longing

Longing is like the rosy dawn. After the dawn out comes the sun. Longing is followed by the vision of God.

- Ramakrishna

all creatures are equal

I look upon all creatures equally; none are less dear to me and none more dear. But those who worship me with love live in me, and I come to life in them.

- Bhagavad Gita 9:29

modesty distinguishes men

Food, clothing and such are not much different among people, It is modesty that distinguishes good men from others.

- Tirukkural 102:1012