Life is the unfolding of the latent capacities of the soul.
SIVANANDABe for ever a student. He and he alone is an old man who feels that he has learnt enough and has need for no more knowledge.
More Sivananda Quotes
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Common 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.
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Your thoughts should agree with your words, and the words should agree with your actions. In this world people think one thing, say another thing, and do something else. This is horrible. This is crookedness.
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There is some truth in everything. Views and opinions are different aspects. Do not quarrel with others.
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An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory!
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Let each man take the path according to his capacity, understanding and temperament. His true guru will meet him along that path.
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Always do good to others. Be selfless. Mentally remove everything and be free. This is divine life. This is the direct way to Moksha or salvation.
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When all desires of heart die, mortal man becomes Immortal.
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Desire is poverty. Desire is the greatest impurity of the mind. Desire is the motive force for action. Desire in the mind is the real impurity. Even a spark of desire is a very great evil.
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Be for ever a student. He and he alone is an old man who feels that he has learnt enough and has need for no more knowledge.
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Man needs now no more degrees, but character, No more study, but wisdom.
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Do not love leisure. Waste not a minute. Be bold. Realize the Truth, here and now!
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Conquer your thoughts and you will conquer the world.
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There is a tricycle in man. He knows, he feels and acts. He has emotion, intellect and will. He must develop head, heart and hand.
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It is divinity that shapes, not only your ends, but also your acts, your words and thoughts.
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Modern civilisation is complicated and artificial. Simple folk live in a world of love and peace. Let no one hate another or harm another.
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