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.
SIVANANDABe tolerant. Behold the unity of all faiths, cults, creeds and religions. Respect the views, opinions and sentiments of all.
More Sivananda Quotes
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There is something good in all seeming failures. You are not to see that now. Time will reveal it. Be patient.
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Tolerance is a sign of growth on the spiritual path.
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Eating, drinking, sleeping a little laughter ! much weeping! Is that all ? Do not die here like a worm. Wake up! Attain immortal bliss!
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Terrible is the fight put up by the senses. Fight bravely! Conquer them you must.
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The goal of life is god realisation.
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Thinking of disease constantly will intensify it. Feel always ‘I am healthily in body and mind’.
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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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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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Today is your own. Tomorrow perchance may never come.
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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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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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Faith induces one to pray.Prayer purifies the heart.In the purified heart is reflected the light of Lord.When the Light sighns the mortal becomes immortal.
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Conquer your thoughts and you will conquer the world.
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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.
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Meditation is painful in the beginning but it bestows immortal Bliss and supreme joy in the end.
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