The Oath Of The Vayuputras (Shiva Trilogy Book 3)

by Amish Tripathi

‘Often, our immediate reaction to a sudden crisis helps us save ourselves. Our response to gradual crises that creep up upon us, on the other hand, may be so adaptive as to ultimately lead to self-destruction.’

if you decide to challenge your destiny, your opponent would not be some judgemental Lord Almighty who is seeking to punish you; your opponent would only be the limitations of your own mind. This will empower you to fight your fate.’

there is your truth and there is my truth. As for the universal truth? It does not exist.’

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

‘Nature is not concerned with fairness, Kartik. It’s only interested in efficiency.

Ati sarvatra varjayet. Excess should be avoided; excess of anything is bad. Some of us are attracted to Good. But the universe tries to maintain balance. So what is good for some may end up being bad for others.

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

‘If you aren’t back to where you began, all it means is that the journey isn’t over. Maybe it will take one lifetime. Maybe many. But you will end your journey exactly where you began.

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

‘It takes a very self-assured man to appreciate the talents of another,

‘Death in the course of performing one’s own duty is better than engaging in another’s path, for that is truly dangerous.’

Dharma matih udgritah; dharma is that which is well judged by your mind; think deeply about dharma and your mind will tell you what is right.