Present-day Hinduism and Buddhism were growths from the same branch. Buddhism degenerated, and Shankara lopped it off!

Hindus believe Buddha to be an Avatara.

One possessing Vairagya does not understand by Atman the individual ego but the All-pervading Lord, residing as the Self and Internal Ruler in all. He is perceivable by all as the sum total.

Evil company is always to be shunned; because it leads to lust and anger, illusion, forgetfulness of the goal, destruction of the will (lack of perseverance), and destruction of everything. (Narada Bhakti Sutra)

Whatever others think or do, lower not your standard of purity, morality and love of God.

The awakening of the soul to its bondage and its effort to stand up and assert itself - this is called life.

Work hard, be steady, and have faith in the Lord. Set to work.