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Happiness consists in the realization of our wishes, and in our
having only right desires. |
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One is one's own refuge, who else could be the refuge? |
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Man is the master of his destiny. |
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Health is the best gain; contentment is the best wealth. A trusty
friend is the best kinsman; Nirvana (liberation) is the supreme bliss. |
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The mind is very hard to perceive, extremely subtle flits wherever it
lists. The wise person guard it. A guarded mind is conductive to
happiness. |
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Ah, happily do we live, we who have no impediments; feeders of joy
shall we be even as the gods of Radiant Realm. |
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To be generous in giving, to be righteous in conduct, to help one's
relatives, and to be blameless in action -- this is greatest blessing. |
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The support of father and mother, the cherishing of wife and children,
and peaceful occupations -- this is the Highest Blessing. |
