Yayati's observation on Destiny..

Destiny is all powerful.Both power and exertions are fruitless.The wise whatever thier portion may be  should neither exult or grieve.After overcoming the effects of acts, all created things from insects , stones onwards will unite with supreme soul .

Happiness and misery are transient.

We can never know how we are to act in order to avoid misery .Therefore none should grieve for misery .


From  -Adi parva,Mahabharat