जो नेकी पैसे खर्च करके की जाए, वो बिना पैसे की नेकी से ज़्यादा मूल्यवान होती है।
A mitzvah that costs money is worth more than one that costs nothing.
A mitzvah that costs money is worth more than one that costs nothing.
किसी की जान बचाना कोई छोटी बात नहीं है।
To revive a man is no slight thing.
To revive a man is no slight thing.
बच्चे को बचपन से ही अच्छे संस्कार दें।
Teach a child good manners during babyhood.
Teach a child good manners during babyhood.
आप जहाँ भी हों, आपके विचार वहीं होते हैं, इसलिए यह सुनिश्चित करें कि आपके विचार उसी जगह हों जहाँ आप वास्तव में होना चाहते हैं।
You are wherever your thoughts are, make sure your thoughts are where you want to be.
You are wherever your thoughts are, make sure your thoughts are where you want to be.
यदि आप कल आज से बेहतर नहीं होंगे, तो फिर आपको कल की ज़रूरत ही क्या है?
If you won't be better tomorrow than you were today, then what do you need tomorrow for?
If you won't be better tomorrow than you were today, then what do you need tomorrow for?
हर नई शुरुआत के लिए आपको एक नया दरवाज़ा खोलना पड़ता है।
All new beginnings require that you unlock a new door.
All new beginnings require that you unlock a new door.
मेरे भीतर की अच्छाई दूसरों की अच्छाई से जुड़ जाए, जब तक कि पूरी दुनिया प्रेम की अजेय शक्ति से रूपांतरित न हो जाए।
Let the good in me connect with the good in others, until all the world is transformed through the compelling power of love.
Let the good in me connect with the good in others, until all the world is transformed through the compelling power of love.
मुझे अकेले रहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें, यह मेरा नियम बन जाए कि मैं हर दिन पेड़ों और घास के बीच, हर बढ़ते हुए पौधे के बीच बाहर जाऊँ और वहाँ एकांत में रह सकूँ, और उस ईश्वर से प्रार्थना कर सकूँ जिससे मेरा संबंध है।
Grant me the ability to be alone, May it be my custom to go outdoors each day among the trees and grasses among all growing things and there may I be alone, and enter into prayer to talk with the one that I belong to.
Grant me the ability to be alone, May it be my custom to go outdoors each day among the trees and grasses among all growing things and there may I be alone, and enter into prayer to talk with the one that I belong to.
कोई धुन गुनगुनाने की आदत डाल लीजिए। यह आपको नया जीवन देगी और आपको आनंद से भर देगी। नाचने की आदत डालिए। यह आपके अवसाद को दूर भगाएगी और मुश्किलों को मिटा देगी।
Get into the habit of singing a tune. It will give you new life and fill you with joy. Get into the habit of dancing. It will displace depression and dispel hardship.
Get into the habit of singing a tune. It will give you new life and fill you with joy. Get into the habit of dancing. It will displace depression and dispel hardship.
एक सच होता है, सच का सच और एक शांति होती है। सच यह है कि 'लड़के ने एक सेब चुराया', सच का सच यह है कि 'लड़का भूखा था' और शांति यह है कि 'किसी ने कुछ नहीं चुराया, अब, उस लड़के को एक सेब दे दो!'
There is Truth, the truth of the Truth and there is Peace. The Truth is 'the boy stole an apple', the truth of the Truth is 'the boy was hungry' and Peace is 'nobody stole anything, now, give the boy an apple!'
There is Truth, the truth of the Truth and there is Peace. The Truth is 'the boy stole an apple', the truth of the Truth is 'the boy was hungry' and Peace is 'nobody stole anything, now, give the boy an apple!'
हर किसी में अच्छाई तलाशिए, उसे उजागर कीजिए और सामने लाइए।
Seek the good in everyone, and reveal it, bring it forth.
Seek the good in everyone, and reveal it, bring it forth.
हमेशा याद रखें, आध्यात्मिक खोज के लिए आनंद कोई फालतू की चीज़ नहीं है। यह बेहद ज़रूरी है।
Always remember, joy is not incidental to spiritual quest. It is vital.
Always remember, joy is not incidental to spiritual quest. It is vital.
हमेशा चेहरे पर मुस्कान रखिए। तब जीवन का यह उपहार बाँटने के लिए पूरी तरह आपका अपना होगा।
Always wear a smile. The gift of life will then be yours to give.
Always wear a smile. The gift of life will then be yours to give.
शांति का सार दो विरोधी चीज़ों को आपस में मिलाना है। इसलिए यदि आप किसी ऐसे व्यक्ति को देखें जो पूरी तरह से आपका विरोध करता है, और आपको लगता है कि आप दोनों के बीच शांति की कोई गुंजाइश नहीं है, तो आपके मन में ऐसे विचार आने पर आपको डरना नहीं चाहिए। ठीक इसी तरह, जब आप दो ऐसे इंसानों को देखें जो एक-दूसरे के बिल्कुल विपरीत हों, तो कभी यह न कहें कि उनके बीच समझौता होना असंभव है। बल्कि इसके विपरीत—और यही शांति की पराकाष्ठा है—कि दो विरोधियों के बीच भी मेल-मिलाप कराया जाए।
The essence of peace is to merge two opposites. Therefore your notions should not scare you if you see another, who absolutely opposes you, and you presume that there is no chance for peace between you two. On the same token when you see two individuals who are exactly two opposites, never say it would be impossible for them to reconcile. On the contrary, and this is the perfection of peace to make it between two opposites.
The essence of peace is to merge two opposites. Therefore your notions should not scare you if you see another, who absolutely opposes you, and you presume that there is no chance for peace between you two. On the same token when you see two individuals who are exactly two opposites, never say it would be impossible for them to reconcile. On the contrary, and this is the perfection of peace to make it between two opposites.
ठीक वैसे ही जैसे आँख के आगे रखा आपका हाथ सबसे ऊंचे पहाड़ को भी छिपा सकता है, वैसे ही यह छोटा सा सांसारिक जीवन हमें ब्रह्मांड के केंद्र में समाई उस असीम चमक को देखने से रोकता है।
Just as your hand, held before the eye, can hide the tallest mountain, so this small earthly life keeps us from seeing the vast radiance that fills the core of the universe.
Just as your hand, held before the eye, can hide the tallest mountain, so this small earthly life keeps us from seeing the vast radiance that fills the core of the universe.
मिस्र से पलायन (एक्सोडस) हर इंसान के भीतर, हर युग में, हर साल और हर दिन होता है।
The Exodus from Egypt occurs in every human being, in every era, in every year, and in every day.
The Exodus from Egypt occurs in every human being, in every era, in every year, and in every day.
हमेशा खुश रहना एक बहुत बड़ा पुण्य (पुण्यकर्म) है।
It is a great mitzvah to be happy always.
It is a great mitzvah to be happy always.
भले ही आप अच्छा गाना न गा सकें, फिर भी गाइए। खुद के लिए गाइए। अपने घर के एकांत में गाइए। लेकिन गाइए ज़रूर।
Even if you can't sing well, sing. Sing to yourself. Sing in the privacy of your home. But sing.
Even if you can't sing well, sing. Sing to yourself. Sing in the privacy of your home. But sing.
अपने लिए एक दिन निकालिए—और बेहतर होगा कि देर रात को। जंगल या खेत में जाइए, या खुद को किसी कमरे में बंद कर लीजिए... आपको वहाँ एकांत से भेंट होगी। वहाँ आप पहले हवा के शोर को, पक्षियों के चहकने को ध्यान से सुन सकेंगे, अद्भुत प्रकृति को देख सकेंगे और उसमें खुद को महसूस कर सकेंगे... और इस तरह दुनिया और उसके रचे हुए संसार के साथ एक सामंजस्यपूर्ण रिश्ते में वापस लौट सकेंगे।
Find a day for yourself-better yet, late at night. Go to the forest or to the field, or lock yourself in a room ... You will meet solitude there. There you will be able to listen attentively to the noise of the wind first, to birds singing, to see wonderful nature and to notice yourself in it ... and to come back to harmonic connection with the world and its Creator.
Find a day for yourself-better yet, late at night. Go to the forest or to the field, or lock yourself in a room ... You will meet solitude there. There you will be able to listen attentively to the noise of the wind first, to birds singing, to see wonderful nature and to notice yourself in it ... and to come back to harmonic connection with the world and its Creator.
दिल से की गई प्रार्थनाएँ स्वर्ग के सभी दरवाज़े खोल देती हैं।
Prayers truly from the heart open all doors in Heaven.
Prayers truly from the heart open all doors in Heaven.
अगर आप कभी नरक का चेहरा नहीं देखना चाहते, तो हर रात जब आप काम से घर लौटें, तो अपने किचन के तौलिये के साथ डांस करें, और अगर आपको अपने परिवार की नींद टूटने की चिंता है, तो बस अपने जूते उतार दें।
If you never want to see the face of hell, when you come home from work every night, dance with your kitchen towel and, if you're worried about waking up your family, take off your shoes.
If you never want to see the face of hell, when you come home from work every night, dance with your kitchen towel and, if you're worried about waking up your family, take off your shoes.
यह दुनिया उन लोगों की वजह से आगे बढ़ रही है जो दूसरों के विरोध का सामना करने पर अपने होंठ सी लेते हैं (चुप रहना बेहतर समझते हैं)।
The world goes on because of those who close their lips when they meet hostility from others.
The world goes on because of those who close their lips when they meet hostility from others.
प्रार्थना करते समय, शब्दों को बहुत ध्यान से सुनें। जब आपका दिल एकाग्र होता है, तो आपकी पूरी चेतना बिना किसी ज़ोर-ज़बरदस्ती के आपकी प्रार्थना में लीन हो जाती है।
While praying, listen to the words very carefully. When your heart is attentive, your entire being enters your prayer without your having to force it.
While praying, listen to the words very carefully. When your heart is attentive, your entire being enters your prayer without your having to force it.
यदि आप कल एक बेहतर इंसान नहीं होंगे जो आप आज हैं, तो आपको कल की क्या आवश्यकता है?
If you are not a better person tomorrow than you are today, what need have you for a tomorrow?
If you are not a better person tomorrow than you are today, what need have you for a tomorrow?
यह विश्वास रखिए कि ईश्वर के करीब जाने के लिए किया गया आपका कोई भी प्रयास कभी व्यर्थ नहीं जाता—भلے ही अंत में आपको वह न मिले जिसके लिए आप प्रयास कर रहे थे।
Believe that none of the effort you put into coming closer to God is ever wasted - even if in the end you don't achieve what you are striving for.
Believe that none of the effort you put into coming closer to God is ever wasted - even if in the end you don't achieve what you are striving for.
اگر آپ کسی کی مشکل میں اس کی مدد نہیں کرتے، تو یہ اس پر مصیبت ڈھانے کے برابر ہے۔
If you do not help a man with his troubles, it is equivalent to bringing troubles to him.
If you do not help a man with his troubles, it is equivalent to bringing troubles to him.
ڈپریشن بہت زیادہ نقصان پہنچاتا ہے۔ خود کو خوشی کی طرف لانے کے لیے ہر ممکن حربہ استعمال کریں۔
Depression does tremendous damage. Use every ploy you can think of to bring yourself to joy.
Depression does tremendous damage. Use every ploy you can think of to bring yourself to joy.
برے خیالات پر افسوس نہ کریں: اس سے وہ مزید طاقتور ہو جاتے ہیں۔
Feel no sadness because of evil thoughts: it only strengthens them.
Feel no sadness because of evil thoughts: it only strengthens them.
انسان کی کمانے کی تڑپ خیرات کرنے کی خواہش سے جڑی ہونی چاہیے۔
A man's drive for profit should be prompted by the desire to give charity.
A man's drive for profit should be prompted by the desire to give charity.
سچی دعا اس شخص کی طرح ہے جو کسی کھیت میں پھول چنتا پھرتا ہے—ایک ایک کر کے، یہاں تک کہ وہ ایک خوبصورت گلدستہ بن جاتے ہیں۔ اسی طرح انسان کو دعا کے الفاظ بنانے کے لیے ہر حرف اور ہر syllable کو اکٹھا کرنا چاہیے۔
Proper praying is like a person who wanders through a field gathering flowers-one by one, until they make a beautiful bouquet. In the same manner, a person must gather each letter, each syllable, to form them into words of prayer.
Proper praying is like a person who wanders through a field gathering flowers-one by one, until they make a beautiful bouquet. In the same manner, a person must gather each letter, each syllable, to form them into words of prayer.
جو شخص کتاب لکھنے کے قابل ہو اور نہ لکھے، تو یہ ایسا ہی ہے جیسے اس نے کوئی بچہ کھو دیا ہو
Whoever is able to write a book and does not, it is as if he has lost a child
Whoever is able to write a book and does not, it is as if he has lost a child
جو بوڑھے مرد نوجوان عورتوں میں مقبول ہوتے ہیں، ان میں عام طور پر عقل کی کمی ہوتی ہے۔
Elderly men who are popular with young women usually lack wisdom.
Elderly men who are popular with young women usually lack wisdom.
جن پر ظلم ہو رہا ہو، ان کی ہمیشہ مدد کریں۔
Always help those who are being persecuted.
Always help those who are being persecuted.
جب کوئی انسان مسکراتے ہوئے طعنے اور برا بھلا برداشت کر لے، تو وہ لیڈر بننے کے لائق ہو جاتا ہے۔
When a man is able to take abuse with a smile, he is worthy to become a leader.
When a man is able to take abuse with a smile, he is worthy to become a leader.
جو شخص تعریف حاصل کرنے کے لیے عاجزی کا دکھاوا کرتا ہے، وہ سب سے گھٹیا درجے کے غرور میں مبتلا ہے۔
The man who acts humble in order to win praise is guilty of the lowest form of pride.
The man who acts humble in order to win praise is guilty of the lowest form of pride.
انسان کو خدا پر یقین ایمان کی وجہ سے ہونا چاہیے، معجزات کی وجہ سے نہیں۔
A man should believe in God through faith, not because of miracles.
A man should believe in God through faith, not because of miracles.
جس میں اعتماد نہیں ہوتا وہ جھوٹ بولتا ہے، اور جو جھوٹ بولता ہے اس میں اعتماد نہیں ہوتا۔
He who has no confidence utters falsehoods, and he who utters falsehoods has no confidence.
He who has no confidence utters falsehoods, and he who utters falsehoods has no confidence.
جن کے دل صاف ہوتے ہیں، جب بھی وہ مراقبہ کرتے ہیں، انہیں نئے خیالات سجھائی دیتے ہیں۔
Those who are pure of heart find new thoughts whenever they meditate.
Those who are pure of heart find new thoughts whenever they meditate.
دنیوی دولت اخروٹ کی طرح ہے؛ انہیں توڑنے میں کتنے ہی دانت ٹوٹ جاتے ہیں، لیکن انہیں کھانے سے کبھی پیٹ نہیں بھرتا۔
Worldly riches are like nuts; many a tooth is broke in cracking them, but never is the stomach filled with eating them.
Worldly riches are like nuts; many a tooth is broke in cracking them, but never is the stomach filled with eating them.
کم کھانے سے زیادہ لوگ زیادہ کھانے کی وجہ سے مرتے ہیں۔
More men die from overeating than undernourishment.
More men die from overeating than undernourishment.
میں نے اپنی دشمنی کو اس دن کے لیے سنبھال کر رکھ کر اس پر قابو پا لیا جس دن شاید مجھے اس کی ضرورت پڑے۔
I conquered my hostility by putting it away until the day I might need it.
I conquered my hostility by putting it away until the day I might need it.
کسی ملک کی خوشحالی کا اندازہ اس بات سے لگایا جا سکتا ہے کہ وہ اپنے بزرگوں کے ساتھ کیسا سلوک کرتا ہے۔
The prosperity of a country can be seen simply in how it treats its old people.
The prosperity of a country can be seen simply in how it treats its old people.
خیرات نہ دینے والا غریب لیکن عاجز انسان، خیرات دینے والے امیر لیکن متکبر انسان سے بہتر ہے۔
A poor but humble man who gives nothing to charity is preferrable to a rich but haughty man who does.
A poor but humble man who gives nothing to charity is preferrable to a rich but haughty man who does.
ایک یہودی کے بہترین ہتھیار اس کی دعائیں ہیں۔
The best weapons of a Jew are his prayers.
The best weapons of a Jew are his prayers.
فیصلہ یا ثالثی انصاف اور سخاوت کا حسین امتزاج ہے۔
Arbitration is justice blended with charity.
Arbitration is justice blended with charity.
یہ 'میں' ہی روح ہے، جو ہمیشہ قائم رہتی ہے۔
The I is the soul, which endures.
The I is the soul, which endures.
اگر تمام قدیم مقدس تحریریں محفوظ رہتیں، تو ان میں سے کچھ ملحدانہ یا بدعتی بھی پائی جاتیں۔
If all the ancient sacred writings had been preserved, some would be found to be heretical.
If all the ancient sacred writings had been preserved, some would be found to be heretical.
جس میں اعتماد کی کمی ہو وہ زیادہ آسانی سے جھوٹ بولتا ہے۔
Who lacks confidence speaks lies more readily.
Who lacks confidence speaks lies more readily.
خیرات دل کے زخموں کا مداوا کرتی ہے۔
Charity cures heartaches.
Charity cures heartaches.
ایمان صرف دل میں نہیں ہونا چاہیے؛ اسے الفاظ میں بھی ڈھالنا چاہیے۔
Faith is not only in the heart; it should be put into words.
Faith is not only in the heart; it should be put into words.
سوچنا پانچوں حواس سے بھی زیادہ قیمتی ہے۔
Thinking is more precious than all five senses.
Thinking is more precious than all five senses.
خدا انہیں بھلا دیتا ہے جو اس ثبوت کو رد کر دیتے ہیں کہ وہ غلط ہیں۔
God forgets those who reject proof that they are wrong.
God forgets those who reject proof that they are wrong.
جو تنقید یا اصلاح کو قبول نہیں کر سکتا، وہ کبھی महान نہیں بن سکتا۔
He who cannot accept reproof cannot become great.
He who cannot accept reproof cannot become great.
خدا سے یہ مت کہیں کہ وہ آپ کے لیے فطرت کے اصول بدل دے۔
Don't ask God to change the laws of nature for you.
Don't ask God to change the laws of nature for you.
جہاں رحم دلی نہ ہو، وہاں جرم بڑھ جاتا ہے۔
Where there is no compassion, crime increases.
Where there is no compassion, crime increases.
झूठ अक्सर लोगों के बेजा डर की वजह से बोला जाता है।
Lies are usually caused by an undue fear of men.
Lies are usually caused by an undue fear of men.
इंसान को धीरे और कायदे से खाना चाहिए, भले ही वह अकेले खा रहा हो।
A man should eat slowly, properly, even if he eats alone.
A man should eat slowly, properly, even if he eats alone.
झगड़ालू इंसान किसी सम्मान के काबिल नहीं होता।
A quarrelsome man deserves no honors.
A quarrelsome man deserves no honors.
जो ज्ञान कीमत चुकाकर मिलता है, वह ज़्यादा समय तक याद रहता है।
Knowledge that is paid for will be longer remembered.
Knowledge that is paid for will be longer remembered.
जहाँ शांति नहीं होती, वहाँ प्रार्थनाएँ नहीं सुनी जातीं।
Where there is no peace, prayers are not heard.
Where there is no peace, prayers are not heard.
अगर हम मुसीबत में किसी की मदद नहीं करते, तो ऐसा है मानो मुसीबत हमने ही पैदा की हो।
If we do not help a man in trouble, it is as if we caused the trouble.
If we do not help a man in trouble, it is as if we caused the trouble.
संस्कारी और शर्मीली स्त्री की संतान भी अच्छी होती है।
A modest woman has good children.
A modest woman has good children.
जहाँ सच्चाई नहीं होती, वहाँ शालीनता या कृपा भी नहीं होती।
Where there is no truth there is no grace.
Where there is no truth there is no grace.
सताए हुए लोगों की हमेशा मदद करो।
Always help the persecuted.
Always help the persecuted.
तर्कवादी नास्तिक से अंधविश्वासी आस्तिक बेहतर है।
Better a superstitious believer than a rational unbeliever.
Better a superstitious believer than a rational unbeliever.
अहंकारी इंसान के मुँह से निकली बात या ज्ञान भी अपनी गरिमा खो देता है।
The Torah itself becomes coarse in the mouth of a man of pride.
The Torah itself becomes coarse in the mouth of a man of pride.
इंसान को सिर्फ़ अपनी बुद्धि पर निर्भर नहीं रहना चाहिए; उसे उसमें आस्था भी मिलानी चाहिए।
Man must not rely on pure reason; he must mix faith with it.
Man must not rely on pure reason; he must mix faith with it.
ब्याहे हुए बच्चों की कभी चिंता मत करो; वे अपना ख्याल खुद रख लेंगे।
Don't ever fret over married children; they will take care of themselves.
Don't ever fret over married children; they will take care of themselves.
गुस्से में इंसान प्रार्थना करने के काबिल नहीं रहता।
An angry man is unfit to pray.
An angry man is unfit to pray.
मुस्कुराकर दान देना इंसान के अच्छे चरित्र को दर्शाता है।
Charity with a smile shows the donor's character.
Charity with a smile shows the donor's character.
दाँत का दर्द उन लोगों को होता है जिन्हें जानवरों पर दया नहीं आती।
Toothaches afflict those who have no compassion for animals.
Toothaches afflict those who have no compassion for animals.
बेबुनियाद नफरत सिर्फ़ झगड़ों को बढ़ाती है।
Unfounded hate only multiplies quarrels.
Unfounded hate only multiplies quarrels.
जब पिता को तुरंत गुस्सा आता है, तो उसकी संतान मूर्ख बन जाती है।
When a father is quick to lose his tempre, his sons are fools.
When a father is quick to lose his tempre, his sons are fools.
जैसी हमारी करनी होती है, वैसे ही बच्चे हमें मिलते हैं।
We each have the kind of children we deserve.
We each have the kind of children we deserve.
जब भी किसी शांति समझौते पर हस्ताक्षर होते हैं, ईश्वर वहाँ मौजूद होते हैं।
Whenever a treaty of peace is signed, God is present.
Whenever a treaty of peace is signed, God is present.
किसी भी किताब का अपमान मत करो, क्योंकि वह भी इस दुनिया का एक हिस्सा है।
Disparage no book, for it is also a part of the world.
Disparage no book, for it is also a part of the world.
चापलूसी इंसान को गिरा देती है; चापलूसी करने वाले से सब नफरत करते हैं।
Flattery leads to vulgarity; the flatterer is despised.
Flattery leads to vulgarity; the flatterer is despised.
जो इंसान अपने माता-पिता की बात नहीं मानता, उसकी संतान भी उसकी आज्ञा नहीं मानेगी।
The man who disobeys his parents will have disobedient sons.
The man who disobeys his parents will have disobedient sons.
किसी को भी डाँटते या आलोचना करते वक्त खुद को भी उसमें शामिल समझो।
Include yourself in any reproof.
Include yourself in any reproof.
जिस इंसान ने अच्छा जीवन जिया है, उसे बहुत से मददगार मिल जाते हैं।
The man who has led a good life will find many allies.
The man who has led a good life will find many allies.
प्रार्थना करने से पहले इंसान को कुछ दान-पुण्य करना चाहिए।
Before reciting his prayers, a man should give to charity.
Before reciting his prayers, a man should give to charity.
जब आप विद्वानों की मदद करते हैं, तो उनके ज्ञान में आपकी भी हिस्सेदारी हो जाती है।
When you help scholars, you gain a share in their learning.
When you help scholars, you gain a share in their learning.
गरीबों को भी अपनी ओर से कुछ न कुछ दान ज़रूर देना चाहिए।
Even the poor should give something to charity.
Even the poor should give something to charity.
शराबी अपनी बात अदालत में ठीक से नहीं रख सकता।
A drunkard cannot plead his case.
A drunkard cannot plead his case.
बहुत सख्त या क्रूर मालिक समझदार संतानों का पिता नहीं बन पाता।
A strict master will not have understanding sons.
A strict master will not have understanding sons.