To make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.
SIVANANDAEating, drinking, sleeping a little laughter ! much weeping! Is that all ? Do not die here like a worm. Wake up! Attain immortal bliss!
More Sivananda Quotes
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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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When all desires of heart die, mortal man becomes Immortal.
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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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Pain, sorrow, ignorance are all illusory; they cannot live. Bliss, joy, knowledge are true; they cannot die.
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A purified mind can grasp anything. It can dive deep into the subtlest subject and understand even transcendental things.
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Still the bubbling mind; herein lies freedom and bliss eternal.
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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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Terrible is the fight put up by the senses. Fight bravely! Conquer them you must.
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This world is your body. This world is a great school, This world is your silent teacher.
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Crave for a thing, you will get it. Renounce the craving, the object will follow you by itself.
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Bear insult, bear injury.
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Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness.
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Man is a bridge between the two worlds – the visible and the invisible.
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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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Be tolerant. Behold the unity of all faiths, cults, creeds and religions. Respect the views, opinions and sentiments of all.
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