Be humble as the blade of grass that is being trodden underneath the feet. The little ant tastes joyously the sweetness of honey and sugar. The mighty elephant trembles in pain under the agony of sharp god.
SIVANANDAThinking of disease constantly will intensify it. Feel always ‘I am healthily in body and mind’.
More Sivananda Quotes
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An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory!
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Go beyond science, into the region of metaphysics. Real religion is beyond argument. It can only be lived both inwardly and outwardly.
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Live in the present, forget the past. Give up hopes of future.
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The real spiritual progress of the aspirant is measured by the extent to which he achieves inner tranquility.
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Life is short. Time is fleeting. Realize the Self. Purity of the heart is the gateway to God. Aspire. Renounce. Meditate. Be good; do good. Be kind; be compassionate. Inquire, know Thyself.
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Desire nothing, give up all desires and be happy.
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Man needs now no more degrees, but character, No more study, but wisdom.
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Beauty is essentially spiritual. The authentic beauty lies in the heart.
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The secret of life is in love the love of God and the service of humanity.
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Fame is the penalty of success. Jealousy is the penalty of fame.
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Love expects no reward. Love knows no fear. Love Divine gives – does not demand. Love thinks no evil; imputes no motive. To Love is to share and serve.
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Forget like a child any injury done by somebody immediately. Never keep it in the heart. It kindles hatred.
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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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Life is a pilgrimage. The wise man does not rest by the roadside inns. He marches direct to the illimitable domain of eternal bliss, his ultimate destination.
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There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.
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