Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, an ancient sage, is traditionally credited as the author of the Mahabharata, one of India's greatest epic poems. Revered as a central figure in Hindu tradition, Vyasa is also attributed with compiling the Vedas and authoring the Puranas. His profound contributions to Indian literature and philosophy have earned him a timeless legacy, with his works continuing to influence spiritual and cultural thought across generations.
Book summaries for books written by Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa
Quotes
You have the right to work, but for the work's sake only. You have no right to the fruits of work.
When meditation is mastered, the mind is unwavering like the flame of a lamp in a windless place.
A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; or draw himself down, in the same manner. Because each person is his own friend or enemy.
Perform your obligatory duty, because action is indeed better than inaction.
There has never been a time when you and I have not existed, nor will there be a time when we will cease to exist.
It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection.
The self-controlled soul, who moves amongst sense objects, free from either attachment or repulsion, he wins eternal Peace.
The power of God is with you at all times; through the activities of mind, senses, breathing, and emotions; and is constantly doing all the work using you as a mere instrument.
Neither in this world nor elsewhere is there any happiness in store for him who always doubts.
The soul is neither born, and nor does it die.
The senses are higher than the body, the mind higher than the senses; above the mind is the intellect, and above the intellect is the Atman.
One who sees inaction in action, and action in inaction, is intelligent among men.