From Yoga Vasishta VI.2.102 and VI.2.98

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>From Yoga Vasishta VI.2.102 and VI.2.98

 

"Even the celestial pleasure gardens do not make one as happy as the wisdom

of the enlightened man."

 

" He lives for the sake of others, with a heart full of compassion for all

beings."

 

" The saints' actions and behaviour are full of common-sense and sweetness,

soft, gentle and affectionate. He (They) gladdens the hearts of all. He

points out the wise path and instantly and spontaneously he decides what is

best. He engages himself in all kinds of activity externally, but inwardly

he is cool and tranquil."

 

"He loves investigating the meanings of the scriptures. He worships with the

flowers of wisdom everyone who seeks his company and his teaching. He robs

the people of their sorrow and grief. He is kind and gentle; but when the

rulers of the earth become unrighteous and oppressive, he shakes them up

even as an earthquake shakes a mountain. He encourages people in distress

and

enhances the joy of the happy one. He restrains the ignorant and foolish

behaviour of people."

 

" When one is afflicted by calamities and mental confusion, trials and

tribulations, the saints alone are one's refuge. Recognizing them by the

characteristics above one should resort to them for peace. This ocean of

samsara is impassable except with the help of the saints."

 

" Hence, one should abandon all other activity and be devoted to the saintly

ones. This alone is capable of bestowing on one the best of both the worlds.

One should never be far away from the saints, for by their very proximity

the saints promote goodness everywhere."