Meditation is painful in the beginning but it bestows immortal Bliss and supreme joy in the end.
SIVANANDALife 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.
More Sivananda Quotes
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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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An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory!
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If you do not know the laws of right conduct, you cannot form your character.
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Patient 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.
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Intuition transcends reason, but does not contradict it.
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To make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.
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Do 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.
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The goal of life is god realisation.
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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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Always do good to others. Be selfless. Mentally remove everything and be free. This is divine life. This is the direct way to Moksha or salvation.
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The mind is responsible for the feelings of pleasure and pain. Control of the mind is the highest Yoga.
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The inward battle–against our mind, our wounds, and the residues of the past–is more terrible than outward battle.
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Desire nothing, give up all desires and be happy.
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Never worry about what other people say or think. Do the right. Have a clear conscience and roam about happily.
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Sow love, reap peace. Sow meditation, reap wisdom.
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