The 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.
SIVANANDALive in the present, forget the past. Give up hopes of future.
More Sivananda Quotes
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Patient and regular practice is the whole secret of spiritual realization. Do not be in a hurry in spiritual life. Do your utmost, and leave the rest to God.
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Never worry about what other people say or think. Do the right. Have a clear conscience and roam about happily.
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Don’t fear the darkness if you carry the light within.
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The benefits of Mouna (Silence) are incalculable.
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Eradicate self-justification. Then alone can you annihilate your ego.
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Fear is only in duality. Fear is Mind. When you are your Self, there is no fear.
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Thinking of disease constantly will intensify it. Feel always ‘I am healthily in body and mind’.
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Music is the medium for expressing emotion. Music kindles love and infuses hope. It has countless voices and instruments. Music is in the hearts of all men and women.
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You should always keep your word. All the setbacks in life come only because you don’t keep your word.
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Do not brood over your past mistakes and failures as this will only fill your mind with grief, regret and depression. Do not repeat them in the future.
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Fame is the penalty of success. Jealousy is the penalty of fame.
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A 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.
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Bear insult, bear injury.
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One can realize God through kirtan alone.
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You are the Master of your own Destiny.
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