We can achieve nothing if fear is instilled within us.

Fear
kills ambition, dreams and even the slight chances of
progress. A fearless soul has nothing to worry about,
because it knows it cannot be caged, and nor can it be
stopped. Thus, the fear of death is absurd, as our souls
dont die. Fear and worry are two enemies, that are
deterrents to our well-being. We must strive to eradicate
them from our minds completely.

5. You came empty handed, and you

will leave empty handed.

We get so attached to material things that we often

forget that we wont be taking them with us to the grave.
We came stark naked into this world, and we will go
without taking anything to our graves. Not even our
phones! Attachment to material things is something we
need to pay attention to, because we dont possess
things - things start possessing us.

6. Lust, anger and greed are the three

gates to self-destructive hell.

Kama, krodh and lobh have done us no good.

Unreasonable craving for sex will turn you into a pervert,
anger will drive people away from you and greed will
never let you be satisfied.

7. Man is made by his belief. As he

believes, so he is.

You are what you think you are. Your thoughts make and
define you. If you think youre a happy person, you
become happy. If you let sad thoughts take over your
mind, you tend to become a sad person. If you feel that
you will nail a presentation in a meeting, then chances
are that you will. However, if youre not prepared and
feel nervous then you might make a blunder.

8. When meditation is mastered, the

mind is unwavering like the flame of a
lamp in a windless place.

We consider meditation boring. Who can sit still with

their eyes closed and without vile thoughts? But we truly
need to take out a few minutes from our busy schedules
and sit in dhyana to attain inner peace. Whether it's a
quiet corner of our cosy home, or just a secluded spit in
office, closing your eyes and sitting in peace will give
you immense peace of mind.

9. There is neither this world, nor the

world beyond. nor happiness for the
one who doubts.

Doubts create misunderstandings. They confuse you

and fog your mind with unclear thoughts. They also bring
indecisiveness and make you a coward. For instance, if
youre in a relationship and if you have doubts about
your partners loyalty and love then you will never be
able to take your relationship further. Love has no
doubts. If it does, then its not love.

10. Were kept from our goal not by

obstacles, but by a clear path to a
lesser goal.

'Dream big' is the message here. If youre dreaming

about buying a house, you cant keep it on hold by
dreaming about a motorcycle. Although small goals are
important, forgetting your ultimate goal will only stunt
your growth. Dont settle for less, strive hard to achieve
the bigger goals.

11. 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.

Youre your own best friend. If you have a problem, only

you will have a solution to it, and not your friend. To find
answers to your questions, you will have to look within.
Seeking suggestions from ten different people who you
call friends is not going to help because they have ten
solutions to one problem, whereas your solution is the
ultimate answer. Believe in yourself.