It is divinity that shapes, not only your ends, but also your acts, your words and thoughts.
SIVANANDAIt is divinity that shapes, not only your ends, but also your acts, your words and thoughts.
SIVANANDAEradicate self-justification. Then alone can you annihilate your ego.
SIVANANDATerrible is the fight put up by the senses. Fight bravely! Conquer them you must.
SIVANANDABear insult, bear injury.
SIVANANDASow love, reap peace. Sow meditation, reap wisdom.
SIVANANDALet each man take the path according to his capacity, understanding and temperament. His true guru will meet him along that path.
SIVANANDAThe practice of ‘asanas’ and ‘pranayama’ wards off disease and helps to maintain alertness.
SIVANANDAMan needs now no more degrees, but character, No more study, but wisdom.
SIVANANDABe tolerant. Behold the unity of all faiths, cults, creeds and religions. Respect the views, opinions and sentiments of all.
SIVANANDABe for ever a student. He and he alone is an old man who feels that he has learnt enough and has need for no more knowledge.
SIVANANDAHumility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.
SIVANANDAThe mind is a product of experience. It is the result of past thinking and is modified by present thinking.
SIVANANDATolerance is a sign of growth on the spiritual path.
SIVANANDAIndividual Peace paves the way for world peace. The attainment of inner calm is the greatest work you can do for humanity.
SIVANANDAFear is only in duality. Fear is Mind. When you are your Self, there is no fear.
SIVANANDAA 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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