Timeless Wisdom in Two Pages
Go through my markings with patience and you will find so many self-help books in just two pages.
My Markings from Valmiki's Ramayan
Key Lessons from the Ramayan
Here are the timeless lessons I extracted from these pages:
- Initiate conversation
- Learn from people, both senior and junior to you
- Always be compassionate towards subjects/colleagues
- Be happy while working
- Don't listen to unethical people
- Study across subjects and domains
- Actions should be taken at the right time
- Keep secrets, do not reveal everything
- Use emotions as a tool
- Know what to keep and what to discard
- Know the bad qualities of your circle and outsiders
- Never be lazy
- Be a good speaker
- Presentability and personality is important
- Literature and sports – try to be all rounded
- You earn respect through your personality
- Consume & increase your lifestyle in the right proportion
- Do not indulge but do not be a miser either
- Avoid feelings of jealousy and anger
- Do not have contempt for anyone
Reflection: These teachings from thousands of years ago remain as relevant today as they were then. The Ramayan isn't just a story—it's a complete guide to living a righteous and successful life.
