When all desires of heart die, mortal man becomes Immortal.
SIVANANDAWhen all desires of heart die, mortal man becomes Immortal.
SIVANANDAThinking of disease constantly will intensify it. Feel always ‘I am healthily in body and mind’.
SIVANANDALife is short. Time is fleeting. Realize the Self. Purity of the heart is the gateway to God. Aspire. Renounce. Meditate. Be good; do good. Be kind; be compassionate. Inquire, know Thyself.
SIVANANDABear insult, bear injury.
SIVANANDAThe mind is a product of experience. It is the result of past thinking and is modified by present thinking.
SIVANANDAThe practice of ‘asanas’ and ‘pranayama’ wards off disease and helps to maintain alertness.
SIVANANDAIntuition transcends reason, but does not contradict it.
SIVANANDAEating, drinking, sleeping a little laughter ! much weeping! Is that all ? Do not die here like a worm. Wake up! Attain immortal bliss!
SIVANANDAThe mental ability to concentrate is inherent to all; it is not extraordinary or mysterious. Meditation is not something that a Yogi has to teach you; you already have the ability to shut out thoughts.
SIVANANDAPractice meditation regularly. Meditation leads to eternal bliss. Therefore meditate, meditate.
SIVANANDAIt is divinity that shapes, not only your ends, but also your acts, your words and thoughts.
SIVANANDAWhen you have succeeded in enshrining God within your heart, you will see Him everywhere.
SIVANANDACommon sense is the fundamental factor in all spiritual disciplines. No rule is an eternal rule. Rules change from place to place, time to time and from one condition to another condition.
SIVANANDAA wise person laughs and smiles through the eyes. The smile and laughter through the eyes influence people tremendously. No energy leaks if you smile through the eyes.
SIVANANDAEradicate self-justification. Then alone can you annihilate your ego.
SIVANANDAWhy do you read many books? The great book is within your heart. Open the pages of this inexhaustible book, the source of all knowledge. You will know everything.
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