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NOBLE THOGUHTS
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Through Noble Thoughts we tried to capture the sayings of great personalities like
Kanchi Periyava, Bhagavan Ramana Maharshi, Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa,
Sathya Sai Baba, Thirumuruga Krupananda Variyar etc., Similarly we have covered
the compositions of Saint Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, Subramania Bharathi,
Sri Papanasam Sivan, Sri Sadashiva Brahmendral, Sant Tukaram, Sant Kabirdas,
Sant Meerabai to name a few. Additionaly we have also gone through some
important quotes from ancient literatures and scriptures like Thirukkural, Srimad
Bhagavad Gita, Ramayana, Moothurai, Kamba Ramayanam etc.
Though the noble thought looks simple identifying, capturing and reproducing the
same with meaning involves a considerable amount of time and at times even a
small sloka takes a long time as we need to produce them without any mistakes and
with correct meaning.
The first 50 Noble Thoughts are summarised and presented here as Golden
Thoughts
I hereby request all my readers to share their valuable feedback and qualitative
comments which will help us to enrich further.
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Chinu

GOLDEN THOUGHTS [VOLUME 1]

Noble Thought # 1

"The mind is by nature restless. Begin liberating it from its restlessness; give it peace; make it
free from distractedness; train it to look inward; make this a habit. This is done by ignoring
theexternal world and removing the obstacles to peace of mind.

Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi

Noble Thought # 2

The waves belong to the Ganges, not the Ganges to the waves. A mancannot realize God unless
he gets rid of all such egotistic ideas as I am such an important man or I am so and so. Level
the mound of I to the ground by dissolving it with tears of devotion.

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Noble Thought # 3

Whenever the mind unsteady and restless strays away from the spirit, let him ever and for ever
lead it again to the spirit.

Srimad Bhagavad Gita

Noble Thought # 4

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One should chant the Holy Name of the Lord and earn merit (Punniyam) for the next world. One
may say that most of the time is spent to earn a livelihood and hence unable to find time to
Chant. However, if you think through you will realize that we dont actually spend the whole
time towards earning money. How much time do we waste on unnecessary chitchatting,
mockery, seeing unwanted things, unwanted commenting on the news appearing in the news

papers, (*) Watching T.V. Programmes, Chatting in cellphones for long hours, Internet, etc., Why
cant we channelize those time positively towards Thinking and Chanting of the Holy Name of
the Lord? Even if one could not spend exclusive / dedicated time towards that, one can however
can chant while on the way to office like while travelling in the Bus, Train etc., Not even a single
penny will accompany us when we leave this mortal world. The only value we could carry to the
next world is Bhagavan Nama / Divine Name.

Sri Kanchi Mahaperiyava [Deivathin Kural] (*) Not in the Original words added for our better
understanding.
Noble Thought # 5

Prayer is not asking. It is a longing of the soul. It is daily admission of one's weakness. It is better
in prayer to have a heart without words than words without a heart.
Mahatma Gandhi
Noble Thought # 6

Arathinoongu Aakamum Illai Athanai
Marathalin Oongillai Kedu
There is no greater wealth one can acquire than the Dharma (merit obtained through noble
Acts). Similarly it will be great misfortune if he dont follow or forgets it.
Thirukkural Aran Valiyuruthal - Athikaram 4 Kural 32

Noble Thought # 7

Manasu Nilpa Shakti Leka Pothe

Madhura Ghanta Virula Pujemi Jeyunu //
Ghana Durmadudai Ta Munigite
Kaveri Mandakini Yetu Brochunu //
Somidamma Sogasugandra Korite
Somayaji Swargarhudauno //
Kama Krodhudu Tapambonarchite
Kasi Raksincuno Tyagaraja Nuta //
If one does not have the capacity to restrain the mind, what will worship with a swee-sounding
bell and flowers accomplish //
If an arrogant person takes a holy dip, how Kaveri or Ganga can save him //
Will the performer of Soma Sacrifice become eligible for heaven if his wife desires a lover //
If a person given to lust and anger, performs penance, will it fructify and protect him //
Saint Tyagaraja
Noble Thought # 8

frog caught by a serpent, while sitting in the latters mouth with half its body already
swallowed, puts out its tongue and tries to catch hold of the small flies that happen to come near
it. Similarly man, even when he is already caught by the serpent of Time, searches for sense

enjoyments which are transitory. He works hard day and night undergoing much trouble to get
them
Srimad Valmiki Ramayana

Noble Thought # 9




Aangaaramum Adangaar Odungaar Parama-ananthathe
Thengaar ninaippum Marappum Araar Thinaipothu Alavum
Onkaarathu Ul-Olikulle Murugan Uruvam Kandu
Thoongaar Thozhumpu Seiyaar En Seivaar Yama Thootharukke
Those who do not bury their ego
Those who do not control their senses
Those who do not contemplate the divine bliss
Those who always engrossed in either unwanted thinking or forgetfulness
Those who do not even for a moment realize Lord Muruga who glows inside the Pranava (Ohm)
Those who doesnt engage themselves in the service to the Lord
What they do when the emissaries of God of death near them?

Arunagirinathar [Kandar Alankarm : Text 55]

Noble Thought # 10

We are what our thoughts have made us ; so take care about what you think.
Words are secondary. Thoughts live ; they travel far
Swami Vivekananda
Noble Thought # 11

Nool Murai Therinthu Seelathu Ozhugu
Understand clearly those said in the noble books and follow sincerely in your life
- ( 54)
-Ovvaiyaar (Kondrai Venthan 54)
Noble Thought # 12
If anyone offends you do not return tit for tat.
Shri Shirdi Sai Baba
Noble Thought # 13

bhaktya mam abhijanati yavan yas casmi tattvatah tato mam tattvato jnatva visate tad-anantaram

One can understand Me (God) through bhakti i.e. devotional service. When one is in full
consciousness of the Supreme Lord by such devotion, he can enter into the kingdom of God.

Bhagavad Gita Chapter 18 Text 55

Noble Thought # 14

The mind is purified by engaging the activities of the senses in the service of Bhagwan and his
devotees [Gadhada I8]
Bhagwan Swaminarayan
Noble Thought # 15

Thumaji mavuli me thujem lenkarum nakothureem tharum vitabhayee

Thumaji gavuli me thujem vasarum nako paanha chorum vitabhayee
Thumaji haranee me thujem paatasa nako thodum aasa vitabhayee
Thumaji pakshinee me thujem andaja sara kaleem maja vitabhayee
Kaamsa vachebari thrishti palavaree sathai krupakaree vitabhayee
Thukamhane aayee thamvala valaheem putaa thom pavato heem kateem maja
He Vittala you are my mother and I am your kid please dont let me far away from you
He vittala you are the cow and I am your calf please dont leave me without feeding
He vittala you are the deer and I am your fawn please dont leave me alone and go away
He vittala you are the bird and I am your chick please dont leave me without nourishing
He vittala you are the turtle and I am your egg please feed me through your kind glance
I am in deep neck of this samsara sagara please pull out me from this He Vittala
Sant Thukaram Maharaj
Noble Thought # 16

Cut the reins. Cut them with the sword of God's name. The shackles of kala, time, are cut by
KAli's name.

-- Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa (The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna )

Noble Thought # 17

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Ethanai kodi inbam vaithai engal iraiva iraiva iraiva
Chithinai achithudan inaithaai
Angu serum aimboothathu viyanulagu amaithaai
Athanai ulagamum varnak kalangiyamaai pala pala nal azhagugal samaithaai

Mukti endru oru nilai samaithaai angu muzuthinayum unarum unarvamaithaai

Bhakti endroru nilai vaguthaai engal parama parama parama
Oh God you are the creator of billions of bliss
You merged consciousness with the matter
From the five gross elements which emerged you created this wonderful Universe
You have beautificully crafted all the galaxies which are colorful as if in a kaleidoscope
You have created a state wherein one can realize the truth through knowledge and bhakti and
attain salvation
Oh our dear God!
Mahakavi Subramania Bharathi
Noble Thought # 18

A man's well-being depends upon his degree of contentment.

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba
Noble Thought # 19

Nanmayum Selvamum Naalum NalgumeThinmayum Paavamum Sidhaindhu
TheyumeJenmamum Maranamum Indri Theerume Inmaye Rama Endra Irandu Ezhuthinaal
All the goodness and wealth will come to us
The pains and the sins will get defaced and wiped off
The tribulation of birth and death will get over
All just by uttering the two syllable word Rama in this birth itself

Kavi Chakravathi Kambar [Kamba Ramayanam]

Noble Thought # 20

Dukh Mein Sumiran Sab Kare

Sukh Mein Kare Na Koye
Jo Sukh Mein Sumiran Kare
To Dukh Kahe Ko Hoy
Everyone remembers him (GOD) in times of trouble
No one remembers him when in happiness
One who remembers and prays to him even when in happiness how sorrow can come?
[i.e. If you remember GOD even when you are happy you will never be sad at all]
Sant Kabir Das [Kabir Doha]

Noble Thought # 21

Bare bhagya manush tan pawa, sur durlabh sadgranthan gawa.Sadhan dham moksha kar dwara.
Paai na jehi parlok sanwara.
It is through great good fortune that you have secured this human body which scriputures declare
is difficult even to attain.
This human body is the gateway leading to liberation. Having attained it you must strive to take
care of your spiritual progress.
Goswami Tulsidas
Noble Thought # 22









- 4.10.1
Thupudayaarai Adaivathellam Sorvidathu Thunaiyavarendre
Opilenagilum Ninadainthen Annaikku nee arul seithamaiyaal
Eippu ennai vanthu naliyum pothu angu ethum nan unnai ninaikka matten
Appothaikku ippothe solli vaithen arangath tharavanaip palliyane
People generally depend on persons whom they think will help them when they become weak
and old. Eventhough I am not qualified and eligible person, I have surrendered unto to you Oh
my Lord. The other day you saved the Elephant Gajendra when it was caught by an aligator and
cried out for your help. At the old age when i am fraught with disease i may not be able to call
nay even think of you. Hence I would prefer to call you now itself when I am hale and healthy so
that you can save me at my odd hours Oh my Lord Ranga Natha who is in reclining pose at
divine Sri Ranga Shetra.
Periyazhvar Thirumozhi 4.10.1
Noble Thought # 23



Petra thai thanai maga maranthalum
Pillayaip perum thai maranthalum
Utra degathai uyir maranthalum
Uyirai meviya udal maranthalum
Katra nenjagam kalai maranthalum
Kangal Nindrimmaipathu maranthalum
Natravathavar ullirunthongum
Namachivaayathai naan maravene
Even if a child forgets its motherEven if the mother forgets the childEven if the soul forgets the
bodyEven if the body forgets the transient soulEven if I forget whatever I have learntEven if the
eyes forget to blink
I will never ever forget the the divine Nama Shivaya which oozes out from the heart of his
pure devotees.
Saint Ramalinga Adigal
Noble Thought # 24

Satsangno ras chaakh, prani tu to satsangano ras chakh

Pratham laage teekho ne kadwo, pachi aamba keri shaakh prani
Aare kaayaano garv na keeje, ante thavaani che khaakh prani
Hasti na ghoda, maal khajaana, kayeen na aave saath prani
Satsanghi be ghadima mukti, ved pooray che saakh prani
Meera Ke Prabhu Giridhar Naagar, HariCharane Chit Raakh Prani
Man ! Enjoy the taste of the association with the wise and their teachings.
Enjoy the company of the true saints. In the early stage of purification, life becomes bitter and
miserable but at the end of our sincere efforts to love God, life becomes as sweet as a naturally
ripened mango on the mango tree.
Do not be too proud of your youth, beauty and other abilities because ultimately this beautiful
body of yours will turn to ashes and along with it everything that you have nurtured for its sake
will also leave you.
Elephants, horses, properties and wealth, none of these, including your dear ones and so called
friends, will accompany you at the end.
The pure scriptures, the Upanishads, which are part of the Vedas, assert that we will be free in

no time if we keep the company of the truly holy men or women.

Mirabai says in the name of her beloved Prabhu Giridhari, the Lord of the universe, to keep
your mind and heart at the feet of our Lord; surrender your vanity to the Lord.
SANT MEERA BAI
Noble Thought # 25

arjuna uvaca
prakrtim purusam caiva ksetram ksetra-jnam eva ca etad veditum icchami jnanam jneyam ca
kesava (13.1)
sri-bhagavan uvaca idam sariram kaunteya ksetram ity abhidhiyate etad yo vetti tam prahuh
ksetra-jna iti tad-vidah (13.2)
ksetra-jnam capi mam viddhi
sarva-ksetresu bharata
ksetra-ksetrajnayor jnanam
yat taj jnanam matam mama (13.3)
Arjuna said:

O Kesava I wish to know about nature [prakrti], the enjoyer [purusa], Field [Ksetram], the
knower of the field [Ksetra-jna], knowledge [jnanam] and the end of knowledge [jneyam].
The Blessed Lord then said
O Son of Kunti This body, is called the field and one who knows this body is called the knower
of the field.
O scion of Bharata, you should understand that I am also the knower in all bodies, and to
understand this body and its owner is called knowledge. That is My opinion.

Srimad Bhagavad Gita [Chapter 13 Text 1-3]

Noble Thought # 26






Nanoru villayattu bommaiya unthanukku
Jagan Nayakiye Umaye Unthanukku
Nanilathil pala piravi eduthu thindadinathu pothatha
Arul amuthaip paruga amma amma endru alaruvathaik ketapathu aanthanthamaa
Oru pugal indri un thiruvadi adainthene thiruvullam irangathaa unthanukku
Oh Goddess of the Universe, am I a playing doll for you?
I have struggled enough after taking many births here in this world. Do you still want me to
suffer?
Are you happily enjoying my deep cry of calling you as Oh Mother Oh Mother so as to drink
the nectar of your grace?
With no other refuge I have surrendered unto your feet wouldnt your heart take pity on me? Oh
Goddess Uma! Oh Goddess of the Universe, am I a playing doll for you?
Papanasam Sivan

Noble Thought # 27

[ 1.3]

tDDTThose who surrends unto the glorious feet of the Lord who resides in the flower like heart
will long live happily in this world.
Saint Thiruvalluvar [Kural 1.3]
Noble Thought # 28








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bathiyaal yan unaip palakaalum
patriye maa thirupugazh paadi
muthanaa marenaip peruvaazhvin
muthiye servathark karulvaye
uthamaa thana sargunar neya
opilla maamani girivasa
vithaga gnaana sathini paatha
vetri velayuthap perumale

I would like to sing your divine glories [Thirupugazh] out of sheer bhakthi [devotion] towards
you for many many years
Kindly shower your grace to realize the truth and attain salvation in this life itself
The Lord one who has all the noble qualities
One who is incomparable and resides at the hill abode of Rathnagiri
One who has the supreme knowledge and who imprints the supreme knowledge
The Lord one who adores the victorious spear [Vetri Vel] !
Saint Arunagiri Naathar [Thirupugazh sung at Rathnagiri temple near Vellore]
Noble Thought # 29

Raama mantrava japiso he manuja

Aa mantra Ee mantra japisi kedalu beda
Someshekara tanna bhamege pelinda mantra
Kulaheena naadaru kooki japisuva mantra
Sale bidiyolu uccaripa mantra
Halavu paapangala hadage disuva mantra
Sulabhadindali svarga sure kombuva mantra
Marutatmaja nitya smarane maduva mantra
Sarva rishigallalli serida mantra
Durita kananakithu davanala mantra
Porethu Vibhishanaka patta kattitha mantra
Sakala vedangalige sara velipa mantra
Mukti margake ide moola mantra
Bhakti rasake omme batte toruva mantra
Sukhanidhi purandara vittalana maha mantra
Jnananidhi namma ananda teertharu sanuragathi nitya sevipa mantra
Bhanukulamputhi soma venipa mantra
Dheena rakshaka Purandara Vittala Mantra
Oh man please chant the divine Raama Mantra
Please dont spoil your life by chanting some other mantra
This mantra was instructed by Lord Shiva to his consort Parvathi
This mantra can be recited aloud even by those who are low caste / low born and can be
proclaimed in the main streets
This mantra destroys sins of several kinds
This mantra is the easiest path that leads us to heaven
This mantra is constantly remembered by the Son of Wind God [Lord Hanuman]
This mantra is the refuge of all the sages
This mantra is like forest fire to the jungle of sins
This mantra has saved Vibhishana and given him the Crown
This mantra is the essence of all the Vedas
This mantra is the ultimate mantra to attain salvation
This mantra is the principal mantra for those who puruse bhakthi marga (devotional path)
This is purandara vittalas greatest mantra [Maha Mantra]
This mantra is constantly revered by Anandateertha (Madhvacharya)
This mantra is the mantra of the scion of Solar Dynasty

This is the mantra of Purandara Vittala, one who protects the poor
Saint Purandara Das
Noble Thought # 30

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pathi pasu paasam enap pagar moondril
pathiyinaip pol pasu paasam anathi
pathiyinai chendru anugaap pasu paasam
pathi anukil pasu paasam nillave
They speak of the three - Pathi [God], Pasu [Soul] and Paasa [Bondage] Pasu and Paasa are
Beginningless like Pathi But the Pasu-Pasa nears not the Pathi supreme But if the Pathi nears the
Pasu and Paasa disappears
Thirumular [Thirumanthiram First Tantra]

Noble Thought # 31


- ( - 69 )
Thanam tharum kalvi tharum oru naalum thalarvu ariyaa
Manam tharum theiva vadivam tharum nenjil vanjam illaa
Inam tharum nallana ellam tharum enbar enbavarkke
Ganam tharum poonguzhalaal abirami kadaik kangale
all the riches, knowledge, tireless mind
divine form & beauty, friends & relatives without malevolence
and all other goodness will be accrued to the devotees simply
by the mere glance of Goddess Abhirami
Abirami Battar (Abiraami Anthathi 69)
Noble Thought # 32

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It is good to see noble persons
It is good to hear the words of those noble persons
It is good to speak about their deeds of those noble persons
It is good to align with those noble persons
Ovvaiyar [ Moothurai 8 ]

Noble Thought # 33

Kandal ottariyunnathu chilar,Athu kandalum thiriya chilarkethumeKandathu onnume

satyamallennathuMumbe kandariyunnathu chilar
Some people are able to know when they see,But others do not know even if they see it.Some
people know that all what we see is not the truthFor they have seen it earlier and experienced.
Comment: The poet poonthnam tells us that in our capacity to understand the real truth about
God and salvation we are very much different among our selves.

Poonthanam [Jnaanapana 4]
Noble Thought # 34

[ - 1]
Arunachalam ena agame ninap-pavar
agathai ver aruppai arunaachala
Thou dost root out the ego of those who meditate on Thee in the heart, O Arunachala!
Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi [Akshara Mana Maalai 1]

Noble Thought # 35
By constantly repeating, I am free, I am free, a man verily becomes free. On the other hand, by
constantly repeating, I am bound, I am bound, he certainly becomes bound to worldliness. The
fool who says only, I am a sinner, I am a sinner, verily drowns himself in worldliness. One
should rather say: I have chanted the name of God. How can I be a sinner? How can I be
bound?

-Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Noble Thought # 36

( - 350)
Patruga Patratraan Patrinai Appatraip
Patruga Patru Vidarkku
Desire the desire of HIM who is without desire
Desire that desire to renounce the desire
Thiruvalluvar (Kural 350)
Noble Thought # 37



Sabapathikku veru theivam samanamaguma thillai
Krupanithi ivarip pola kidaikkumo intha tharani thanile
Oru tharam Shiva Chidambaram endru sonnal pothume
Paragathikku veru punniyam panna venduma
Ariyar pulaiyar moovar patham adainthar endre puranam
Arinthu solla kettom goplakrishnan paadum thillai
Sabapathikku veru theivam samanamaguma
Can there be another God equal to Sabapathi of Chidambaram
Can we get another merciful one like him on this Earth
Just by uttering once Shiva Chidambaram is sufficient
No other penance is required to attain salvation
All the sages attained his feet which we come to know through scriptures
Can there be another God equal to the Sabapathi of Chidambaram one who is worshipped and
sung by Gopalakrishnan?
Gopalakrishna Bharathi
Noble Thought # 38
Maanasa Sanchara ReBrahmani Maanasa Sancharare
Madasikhi Pincha Alankruta ChikureMahaneeya Kapola Vijitha Mukure
Sri Ramani Kucha Durga VihareSevaka Jana Mandira Mandare
Paramahamsa Mukha Chandra chakoreParipooritha Murali Ravadhare
Oh, Mind ! Undertake your pilgrimage around the Brahman.
Let the mind go about the hairlock of the Lord which is decorated with the Peacocks fine
feathers. The cheeks of the Supreme One outwit the brightness of a mirror.
Let the mind be with the Lord who goes around Goddess Lakshmi. For his devotees, He is a
Kalpavriksha in the court yard. Let the mind be filled with the Lord who is a Kalpavriksha in
hearts of His devotees.
Ascetics see this brightness as a Chandra Chakora (bright coloured parrot, meaning, festivity to
the eyes). Let the mind complete the pilgrimage with the flow of the music from the Lord's flute.
Sri Sadashiva Brahmendra

Noble Thought # 39

Avajaananti Mam Mooda Maanushim Tanum Aashritam

Param Bhaavam Ajaananto Mama Bhootha Maheshvaram
Mogha-asha Mogha-Karmano Mogha-Jnaana Vicetasah :
Rakshaseem Asureem Chaiva Prakritim Mohinim Sritah:
Mahaatmaanas Tu Maam Paartha Daivim Prakrtim Aashritaah:
Bhajanty Ananya Manaso Jnaatva Bhutaathim Avyayam
Fools deride me when I descend in the human form. They do not know My Supreme nature as
the Great Lord of all that be.
Of vain hopes, of vain actions, of vain knowledge, they verily are possessed of the delusive
nature of demonic and atheistic views.
O Partha, but Mahatmas (great souls) who are possessed of My divine nature, worship Me with
unwavering mind having known Me to be the imperishable Source of beings.
Srimad Bhagavad Gita [Chapter 9 - Text 11, 12 & 13]
Noble Thought # 40

Maa Kuru Dhana Jana Yauvana Garvam

Harati Nimeshaath Kaalah: Sarvam
Maayamayam Idam Akhilam Hitvaa
Brahmapadam Tvam Pravisa Viditvaa
Boast not of your wealth or relatives & friends or youth
Switfer than eyes can wink, by time each one of these is stolen away
Give up the illusion of the world and
Join yourself to timeless Truth

Sri Adi Sankara [Bhaja Govindam 11]

Noble Thought # 41

.Sages like Janaka performed worldly duties. They performed them, bearing God in their
minds as a dancing girl dances keeping jars or trays on her hand. Havent you seen how the
women in north-west India walk, talking and laughing while carrying water-pitchers on their
heads?

Sri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Noble Thought # 42

Bound by his own ignorance alone, performing various actions, the individual remains deluded.
By good fortune he is freed from bondage by the knowledge of the self as a result of
contemplation and emerges victorious. (5)
Sleeping because of Maya, the individual sees thousands of dreams. An exceptional individual is
awakened from this sleep by the instruction of his Guru and shines in the ocean of bliss. (6)
Note.
In the waking state also every one is under the influence of Maya. He sees the world which is not
real and so the waking state is also like dream. It is only when he attains self-knowledge that he

is awakened from the sleep of Maya and realizes his identity with Brahman which is supreme
bliss. Only some exceptional individuals who have acquired the necessary qualifications such as
total detachment, etc., can attain to self-knowledge.

Sri Sadashiva Brahmendral (Atma Vidya Vilasa - 5 & 6)

Noble Thought # 43

For a bird to fly in the sky it needs two wings. Similarly for worshipping God also we need two
important things i.e. Bhakthi (Love towards God) and Right Conduct (Aacharam or Ozhukkam).
Bhakthi without right conduct or right conduct without bhakti is useless.
Thirumuruga Sri Kripananda Variyar Swamigal
Noble Thought # 44

atha tho bakthim vyakyasyama (1)

saa tasmin parama prema roopa (2)
amrutha swaroopa cha (3)
yallabhathva puman siddho bhavathi, amrutho bhavathi, truptho bhavathi (4)
yath prapya kinchid vanchadhi, na sochathi, na dweshati, na ramathe, na uthsahi bhavathi (5)
Now, therefore, I will try to explain the process of devotional service. (1)
Devotional service manifests as the most elevated, pure love for God. (2)
This pure love for God is eternal. (3)
Upon achieving that stage of transcendental devotional service in pure love of God, a person
becomes perfect, immortal, and peaceful. (4)
A person engaged in such pure devotional service neither desires anything for sense gratification,

nor laments for any loss, nor hates anything, nor enjoys anything on his personal account, nor
becomes very enthusiastic in material activity. (5)
Narada Bhakti Sutra (Verses 1 5)
Noble Thought # 45

Idumbaikku idumbai paduppar idumbaikku
Idumbai pada thavar
They give sorrow to sorrow who in sorrow do not suffer sorrow.
Thiruvalluvar [Kural No. 623, Idukkan Azhiyamai, Arasiyal, Porutpal]

Noble Thought # 46

gurudhaayee gurudhyaayee guru parathe saadhana naaheem

kele sadguru poojana hemchi maajem anushtaana
guru sevaachaa sangalpa hemchi maajem poorna thapa
santheeswara sange varma guru thosi parabrahma
Mediate on Guru, Meditate always on Guru since there is no one else who can guide us.
Worshiping of Guru should be our daily routine.
Doing service to Guru should be our penance.

Santheeswar confirms that GURU is Parabrahma i.e. one who is omnipotent, omiscient and
omnipresent.
Guru Abhang by Sri Santheeswara
Noble Thought # 47

maha ganapatim manasa smarami

vashishta vaama devaadi vanditha
maha deva sutam guruguha nutam
mara koti prakasam shantam
mahakavya natakadi priyam
mushika vahana modaka priyam
I contemplate on the great Ganapathi.
One who is worshipped by sages like Vashista and Vamadeva.
The son of Lord Shiva and the one praised by Lord Subrahmanya
The one who is resplendent like crores of manmathas, and who is very calm.
The one who is fond of epic literary works and dramas.
The one who has a mouse as his vehicle and is fond of modakas.
Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar
Noble Thought # 48

Go Koti Daanam Grahane Khagasya

Prayaga Gangodaka Kalpa Vasah
Yajnayutam Meru Swarna Daanam
Govinda Kirter Na Samam Satamsaih
One may give million cows as charity on the day of an eclipse
One may reside in Prayaga on the banks of Ganga for a Kalpa (thousands of years)
One may perform thousands of yajnas (sacrifice) and give mounts of gold as charity
Still all these cannot be compared with one hundredth particle of singing the glories of Govinda!

Vedic Scripture - (Reference Sri Chaitanya Charitamrita Adi Leela)

Noble Thought # 49

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anjile ondru petran, anjile ondraith thaavianjile ondru aaru aaga ariyarkaaga egi
anjile ondru petra anangaik kandu ayalaar oorilanjile ondrai vaithaan avan nammai aliththuk
kaappaan
This poem uses the Pancha Bootha i.e. Five Gross Elements (Wind, Water, Sky, Earth and Fire)
and explains the greatness of Lord Hanuman.
Anjile Ondru Petran
Hanuman was born to the WIND God Vayu.
Anjile Ondraith Thaavi
Hanuman crosses the Ocean (WATER) in search of Sita.
Anjile Ondru Aaru Aaga Ariyarkaaga egi
Hanuman goes over the SKY to reach Srilanka to help Sri Rama (Arya)
Anjile Ondru Petra Anangaik Kandu Ayalaar Ooril
Hanuman finds Sita at Lanka, who was born out of EARTH (daughter of Boomadevi).
Anjile Ondrai Vaithaan
Hanuman sets FIRE to Lanka (out of anger to teach a lesson to ravan)

Avan Nammai Alithuk Kaapaan

He who protects and bestows his devotees
KAMBA RAMAYANAM (Bala Kandam)
Noble Thought # 50

daivi hyesha gunaa mayee

mama maaya duratyayaa
mameva ye prapadyante
maayam metaam taranthi they
This divine energy of mine (maya) which is made of three modes of gunas viz., satva, rajo and
tamas, is very difficult to overcome. However those who seek and surrender unto me can easily
cross over it.
Srimad Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7 Text 14

Acknowledgement
For all the GURUs / Spiritual masters who have showered their GOLDEN THOUGHTS.
Bibliography/Reference
Various Scriputures as given below every Noble Thought