The secret of life is not enjoyment but education through experience.
SIVANANDAThe secret of life is not enjoyment but education through experience.
SIVANANDAThere is some truth in everything. Views and opinions are different aspects. Do not quarrel with others.
SIVANANDAConquer your thoughts and you will conquer the world.
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.
SIVANANDATo make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.
SIVANANDAThe mind is responsible for the feelings of pleasure and pain. Control of the mind is the highest Yoga.
SIVANANDAGo beyond science, into the region of metaphysics. Real religion is beyond argument. It can only be lived both inwardly and outwardly.
SIVANANDAYou are already free. You only have to know and realize this truth.
SIVANANDADon’t fear the darkness if you carry the light within.
SIVANANDAGod is all-full. He is self-contained. He is eternal satisfaction.
SIVANANDAServe, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize.
SIVANANDABe tolerant. Behold the unity of all faiths, cults, creeds and religions. Respect the views, opinions and sentiments of all.
SIVANANDAThe goal of life is god realisation.
SIVANANDAHumility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.
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.
SIVANANDABeauty is essentially spiritual. The authentic beauty lies in the heart.
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