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.
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.
SIVANANDAFaith is a belief in the unknown. Faith heals, faith creates, faith works wonders, faith moves mountains. Faith is the searchlight for God-finding.
SIVANANDADo not love leisure. Waste not a minute. Be bold. Realize the Truth, here and now!
SIVANANDAPain, sorrow, ignorance are all illusory; they cannot live. Bliss, joy, knowledge are true; they cannot die.
SIVANANDADo not store in your brain useless information. Learn to unmind the mind. Unlearn whatever has been of no use to you. Then only can you fill your mind with divine thoughts.
SIVANANDAMeditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness.
SIVANANDAThe harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph. Self-realization demands very great struggle.
SIVANANDAThere is something good in all seeming failures. You are not to see that now. Time will reveal it. Be patient.
SIVANANDAPatient 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.
SIVANANDAMan needs now no more degrees, but character, No more study, but wisdom.
SIVANANDAThe secret of life is in love the love of God and the service of humanity.
SIVANANDAOne can realize God through kirtan alone.
SIVANANDAFear is only in duality. Fear is Mind. When you are your Self, there is no fear.
SIVANANDALife is a series of awakenings.
SIVANANDAYou should always keep your word. All the setbacks in life come only because you don’t keep your word.
SIVANANDAIntuition transcends reason, but does not contradict it.
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