The real spiritual progress of the aspirant is measured by the extent to which he achieves inner tranquility.
SIVANANDAThe benefits of Mouna (Silence) are incalculable.
More Sivananda Quotes
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When you have succeeded in enshrining God within your heart, you will see Him everywhere.
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You are already free. You only have to know and realize this truth.
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Change the mind, and you can change the body.
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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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Bear insult, bear injury.
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The secret of life is in love the love of God and the service of humanity.
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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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There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.
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You should always keep your word. All the setbacks in life come only because you don’t keep your word.
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If you do not know the laws of right conduct, you cannot form your character.
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Your sole purpose in life is to attain God-realization. All else is useless and worthless.
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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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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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Eating, drinking. sleeping, pro-creating. A little laughter, a lot of tears. Is this all there is to life? Don’t die like a worm on the surface of the planet. WAKE UP and be all that you can be, you are so much more than that.
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