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Knowledge helps scholars to acquire a rational mind which is necessary for making judicious decisions just as the thigh's of a woman reveals her character.

It is very easy for a scholar who is well enquipped with right knowledge to make judicious decisions because he possesses an analytical mind which comes from knowledge. One should learn to see or experience truth as it is and try to understand the in-depth meaning behind it by means of proper analysis of the matter.

(54) RAJATA HARINIHI SISA YUJO YUJYANTE KARMABHIHI | ASHWASYA VAJINASTVACHI SIMAHA SHAMYANTU SHAMYANTI ||

-------------(23/27 Yajurveda)

Women who are loving, attractive, pious and engage in household work are married off to strong and able men who give happiness to their husbands and themselves by leading disciplined lives.

Women should therefore engage in good deeds and discipline so that they can lead a peaceful and cordial conjugal life.

(55) BAHURUPA VAISHWAKARMANAHA ||

-------------(24/17 , Yajurveda)

Different types or workers are under authorities who do different types of jobs.
A person who is all round and is blessed with talent to do all types of works he becomes famous because of his deeds and many people work under him and seek his valuable guidance that is why we should perform such deeds so that we become successful in all our endeavors.
It is the responsibility of the guide or leader to engage in activities that lead to welfare of society.

(56) VACHE KRUNCHAHA |

-------------(24/31 Yajurveda)

The speech of a crane.

Every person should have the gift of speech so that they can express their thoughts accordingly. One should know to gauge a situation well and then speak otherwise it could lead to animosity and embarrassing situations.
A person who learns to express maximum in minimum words is the person who shall definitely attain success on the basis of his eloquent speech.

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(57) ISHTAM VEETAMBHIRGUTA VARSHATKRITAM TAM DEVASAHA PRATI GRIBHNANTYASHWAM |

-------------(25/37,Yajurveda)

Those scholar call that person only, their leader who is radiant, loved by all , hard working and progressive.
The person having the above qualities only can be, accepted as the leader and people follow only such a person accordingly. That is why we should all strive to improve our skills.

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(58) SAKAMAM ADHWANASKURU SANGYANAMASTU ME AMUNA |

-------------(26/1 Yajurveda)

You accept all these paths according to your desire may I attain knowledge by strength and object.
One should realise one's potentials and capabilities before treading on the path of either desired goal so that it may be easy to attain the eternal truth or knowledge of the self.

(59) DHIYA VIPRO AJAYAT |

-------------(26/15, Yajurveda)

A thinker is gifted with a unique intellect.
A person who is contemplative and intelligent achieves all what he desires. All people listen, but few of them contemplate. That is why we should all make an effort and contemplate.

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(60) URDHVA ASYA SAMIDHO BHAVANTYURDHWA SHUKRA SHOCHINSHYAGNEHE DIUMATTAMA SUPRATIKASYA SUNOHO |

-------------(27/11 Yajurveda)

The flames of fire in an altar rise up into the sky and the rays of light also move upwards. We learn that flames from the sacrificial altar and the rays of light emerging from it rise upwards . This means that the radiance of knowledge always helps the person to attain a high position and always be successful in all pursuits.

(61) EMAM YAGYAMAVATAMDHWARAM NA |

-------------(27/17, Yajurveda)

May our peaceful and non-violent religious sacrifice be protect in the righteous manner.

Just in the same way as a yagya needs fire and air, to be accomplished, in the same way every person should engage in constructive work so that he accomplishes the work properly.

(62) YUTHAM PATA SWASTIBHIHI SADA NAHA |

-------------(27/28 Yajurveda)

O Sages ! may your desire to do welfare of all, always protect us.

Scholars always desire the well being of one and all in the same way as, fire and air add to the Yagya. The air protects fire by constantly airing it and keeping it alive. The scholars give guidance to the weak and people who have gone astray so that they fulfill all their desires by always treading on the path of righteousness.

(63) PAHI CHATASRIBHIRVASO |

-------------(27/43, Yajurveda)

O Agni ! Protect us by the 4 types of knowledge i.e. Rik, Yaju, Sama and Atharva.

The word "Vedas' means knowledge which is classified into 4 types. The characteristics of Rik are - welfare, attainment of the supreme soul, experiencing the beatitude of God, internal happiness, piousness, adhering to one's duties, Love , penance, pity , altruism , benevolence and service etc. The characteristics of Yaju are valiance , attainments, courageousness, protection, leadership, success, prestige and victory etc. The characteristics of Sama are, performing arts , play , happiness, entertainment, literature, music art, sensual pleasure, progressiveness and contemplation. The characteristics of Atharva are, luxury and wealth, accumulation of things, aids of consumerism and accessories of household usage.

The 4 Vedas resemble Dharma, Artha, Kama and Moksha which help in our welfare. We can attain all these 4 states with knowledge.

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(64) DEVISTISRASTITSRO DEVIHI PATIMINORAM VARDHANAYAN |

-------------(28/18, Yajurveda)

The 3 goddesses help the protector Indra.
Bharati protects the Dyuloka. The companion of RudraGana Saraswati protects the Yagya and Ida protects the Bhuloka and help the performer of the Yagya in his work.
When the performer accomplishes the yagya he gets the desired results and benefits from it. The 3 goddesses definitely help that person who strive selflessly on the path of Karma (actions)

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(65) KETUM KRINAVANNA KETAVE DESHOMARYA APESHASE | SAMUSHABH DIRAJAYATHA HA ||

-------------(29/37,Yajureda)

O Agni ! Bless the ignorant with knowledge and bless the ugly or the not so beautiful with beauty. You are the one who rises alike the mornings and exhibit yourself in totality. Knowledge destroys ignorance and inspires us to do great and noble deeds. When a Karmayogi moves on the path of karma and attains the desired he experiences divine happiness and comes nearer to God. That is why one should start one's work early in the morning so that he progresses and moves on the path of success.

(66) RATHE TISHTHAN NAYATI VAJINAHA PURO YATRA YATRA KAMAYATE SUPARITHANA | ABHISHUNAM MAHIMANAM PANAYATA MANAHA PASHCHADANU YACHCHANTI RASHMAYAHA |

-------------(29/43, Yajurveda)

The charioteer can direct the horses of the chariot to anywhere, he pleases, learn the importance of the 'reins' that control the mind which is alike uncontrollable horse.

To attain one's goal one can controls the mind which is fickle by the reins of purushartha(4 attainments). One should strive incessantly to control the mind.

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(67) VISHWANI DEVA SAVITARDURITANI PARASUVA | YUDBHADRAM TANNA ASUNA ||

-------------(30/3, Yajurveda)

O Lord! Destroy all that is evil and bring near us all that is good.
We should always be ready to accept good and abstain from all bad. We should strictly abhor bad thoughts, bad habits and bad deeds and should prefer good thoughts habits and deeds. This is the best path to purification, Purification leads to self-development and consequently success.

(68) BRAHMANE BRAHMANAM,KSHATRAYA RAJANYAM|

-------------(30/5,Yajurveda)

The person who is desirous of knowledge should go to a scholar and the person desirous of valiance should go to a Kshatriya.

Only by coming in the tutelage of the learned man can one acquire knowledge and the people desirous of becoming courageous should seek the tutelage of a Kshatriya. One should imbibe the best qualities by seeking the studentship of such great men.

(69) TAPASE KAULALAM ||

-------------(30/7, Yajurveda)

The dignified should always practice penance.
Penana-basically includes following the set of rules, self -study concentration, altruism , contemplation, worship giving sermons, inspiration to engage in good deeds and oneness in speech and action.
Those people who are born in the noble clan are incessantly engaging in wrong deeds. People born in noble clans should engage in good deeds and activities.

(70) RITAYE STENAHRIDAYAM |

-------------(30/3, Yajurveda)

The best way to fight the enemy's army is to accompany such a person who keeps his thoughts concealed as a robber.

During war time one should devoid acting independently. All the decisions should be taken in total secrecy. The person who conceals all his thoughts and does not exhibit it neither through speech nor actions, such a person is known as Sten-Hridya (One whose heart is alike a robber's heart)

(71) YAMAYA YAMSOOM |

-------------(30/15, Yajurveda)

To know the rules and self-rules one ought to seek the guidance of the scholars.
One should properly adhere to the constitution of the country . The law makers analyse the laws neutrally for the well being of the country.

(72) PRATISHRUTKAYA ARTANAM |

-------------(30/19, Yajurveda)

Become sagacious to take the oath. He is known as an 'Atena' who criticizes the bad and praises the good and noble . An 'Atena' is straight forward and he is devoid of wickedness. One should therefore support the good should be away from bias and should always strive for the well being of one and all. If you do so you shall fulfill all your desires and shall succeed in all endeavors.