Sivananda Quotes

Intuition transcends reason, but does not contradict it.

It is divinity that shapes, not only your ends, but also your acts, your words and thoughts.

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.

Rise above the deceptions and temptations of the mind. This is your duty. You are born for this only; all other duties are self-created and self-imposed owing to ignorance.

There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.

To make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.

Crave for a thing, you will get it. Renounce the craving, the object will follow you by itself.

God is all-full. He is self-contained. He is eternal satisfaction.

Fame is the penalty of success. Jealousy is the penalty of fame.

Eradicate self-justification. Then alone can you annihilate your ego.