Satya

Bhagavad Gita • Chapter 1

Truth's resonance pierces deeper than any weapon—the sound of righteousness shakes both heaven and earth while shattering the hearts of those who oppose it.

Bhagavad Gita • Chapter 2

The unreal never truly exists; the Real never ceases to be—this is the fundamental insight that liberates the wise from all fear and delusion.

Bhagavad Gita • Chapter 3

Your imperfect song is more sacred than a perfect imitation—even dying in your own truth surpasses thriving in borrowed robes.

Valmiki Ramayana, Yuddha Kanda

Sita entered fire to prove her purity. Agni himself emerged carrying her unharmed, demonstrating truth always triumphs.

Chandogya Upanishad, Chapter 4

Satyakama honestly admits to sage Gautama that he doesn't know his father. Impressed by his truthfulness, Gautama accepts him, declaring only a true Brahmin would speak such truth. While tending cows, Satyakama receives teachings about Brahman from a bull, fire, swan, and bird.

Bhishma & Satyavati

True sacrifice is given without expectation of return. Devotion to family can require surrendering personal desires. Some vows shape not just lives but dynasties.

Uddhava & Krishna

The qualities of a true devotee—compassion, freedom from envy, equal vision, non-attachment—arise naturally through sincere devotion. They cannot be manufactured through effort alone but blossom through grace when the heart is turned toward the Divine.