The Oath of The Vayuputras (Shiva Trilogy #3)

by Amish Tripathi

It’s a system designed to control people. It makes those who suffer or are oppressed, blame themselves for their misery.

weak people never admit that they are responsible for their own state. They always blame either circumstances or others.

Ati sarvatra varjayet. Excess should be avoided; excess of anything is bad.

hope alone does not win battles. Only an honest evaluation of one’s weaknesses, followed by their mitigation, can win the day.’

It is attachment that makes people forget not only their moral duties but even who they really are.’

The purpose is not the destination but the journey itself. Only those who understand this simple truth can experience true happiness.’

There are usually enough tragedies in life that we are genuinely responsible for. Feel guilty about them, for sure. But there is no point in burdening your heart with guilt over events that are not your fault.’

It is best to learn from everyone, regardless of the cultural source of that learning.’

We become gods when we realise that a part of the universal divinity lives within us; when we understand our role in this great world and when we strive to fulfil that role.