Timeless Sanskrit Quotes

Book excerpt: This text is a collection of 100+ verses from various sources of Sanskrit Literature. These verses capture some of the most important messages of these scriptures for a modern reader. Translations and interpretations are aided by the appropriate contexts to make them more interesting. It also provides the readers an opportunity to assess the general theme of bigger classical texts in a short time. Source of these verses can be broadly classified as below: 1. Valmiki Ramayana - A story of Lord Rama which is running within us timelessly 2. Gita - The divine message at the forefront of war 3. Mahabharata - The most interesting piece of history under the sun 4. Upanishads - Foundation texts of Vedic philosophy 5. Puranas - Philosophy intertwined stories for a broader audience 6. Vedas - The primeval texts on supreme reality 7. Other Gitas - Famous dialogues in classical texts which are quite similar to Gita 8. Smriti - Recording of earlier experiences based on memories and common rituals 9. Miscellaneous Texts - Based on the works of famous Sanskrit scholars like Kalidasa, Chanakya etc.