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Thinking of disease constantly will intensify it. Feel always ‘I am healthily in body and mind’.

Sivananda

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.
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Blade Humble Joy Pain Taste
An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory!
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Practice Theory Worth
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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Beyond Reality Religion Science
Live in the present, forget the past. Give up hopes of future.
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Forget Future Hope Live Past Present
The real spiritual progress of the aspirant is measured by the extent to which he achieves inner tranquility.
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Achievement Measurement Reality Spirituality Tranquility
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.
SIVANANDA

Compassionate Life Meditation Realize Time Yourself
Desire nothing, give up all desires and be happy.
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Desire Give Up Happiness
Man needs now no more degrees, but character, No more study, but wisdom.
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Character Degree Man Need Wisdom
Beauty is essentially spiritual. The authentic beauty lies in the heart.
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Authentic Beautiful Essential Heart Spirituality
The secret of life is in love the love of God and the service of humanity.
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God Humanity Life Love Secret Service
Fame is the penalty of success. Jealousy is the penalty of fame.
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Fame Jealous Success
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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Divine Expectation Love Reward Serve Share
Forget like a child any injury done by somebody immediately. Never keep it in the heart. It kindles hatred.
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Children Forget Hate Heart Injury
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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Action Horrible People Thinking Word Yourself
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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Destination Domain Life Man Pilgrimage Ultimate Wisdom
There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.
SIVANANDA

Alone Crave End Happiness Satisfaction

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