Social distribution of Wealth

The Vedas declare that one shall not only be the possessor of wealth but also a distributor of wealth. They highlight that there shall be proper distribution of wealth from the wealthy to the poor. They also condemn those who enjoy all the wealth themselves without partaking it with others.

Vedic Quotes on social distribution of wealth

One shall not be selfish and consume all by himself.

Wealth should be accumulated through hundred hands and distributed to thousand hands.

One who eats alone is a sinner.

The leader is the distributor of wondrous and bountiful wealth.

The rich shall satisfy the poor.

MULTI- SOURCES OF WEALTH

The Vedas highlight that one shall have different sources for augmenting wealth and that it shall be available ceaselessly at all points of time. They encourage one to be prosperous by having multiple channels for earning income.

Vedic Quotes

The doors of wealth shall be unbarred.
Wealth in thousands should dwell and should never disappear.
People are to be masters of plentiful riches.
Wealth has to be brought from all sides
There should be unexhausted availability of foodgrains and its eaters as well.
Like a perennial well having numerous springs, one shall have an unceasing supply of grains from a thousand sources.
One shall obtain prosperity for ever.

WEALTH MAXIMIZATION

The Vedas inspire, motivate and enthuse one to maximize wealth and drive away poverty. The Vedas encourage one to increase wealth and be prosperous. Celestials are propitiated for bestowing wealth in a number of Vedic hymns.

Vedic Quotes on Wealth maximization:

Increase of wealth, unfailing thousand fold prosperity and prosperity throughout the year are sought.
One shall rejoice in increase of wealth.
One shall unite with increase of wealth.
One shall prosper with thousand fold prosperity.
One shall long for riches
Agni is prayed for increasing one’s wealth.
One shall be a master of abundant riches.The abundance of a thousand fold wealth shall not fail one.

Quotes from Vedas on Acquiring Wealth or Money

Wealth has to be won by deeds of glory. (Rig Veda Samhita vi-19-10)One shall be led by the fair path to riches. (Vajasaneya Samhita v-36)One should tread the sinless path and gather wealth. (Vajasaneya Samhita iv-9)A man shall strive to win wealth by the righteous path. (Rig Veda Samhita x-31-2)One who helps others wins wealth. (Rig Veda Samhita iv-50-9)One who gets up early morning gets the treasure. (Rig Veda Samhita i-125-1)
(Source: Article ‘Wisdom of the ages’ in ‘The CTO Forum’ Magazine by Dr. S. Kannan)
Posted by abhilash on 12.2.08
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