There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.
SIVANANDAThere is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.
SIVANANDADo not love leisure. Waste not a minute. Be bold. Realize the Truth, here and now!
SIVANANDAThe language of silence is the language of God, the language of silence is the language of the heart.
SIVANANDAA purified mind can grasp anything. It can dive deep into the subtlest subject and understand even transcendental things.
SIVANANDAYour duty is to treat everybody with love as a manifestation of the Lord.
SIVANANDALife is a series of awakenings.
SIVANANDAFaith 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.
SIVANANDAThere is some truth in everything. Views and opinions are different aspects. Do not quarrel with others.
SIVANANDACommon 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.
SIVANANDALove expects no reward. Love knows no fear. Love Divine gives – does not demand. Love thinks no evil; imputes no motive. To Love is to share and serve.
SIVANANDAThe 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.
SIVANANDAMoral values, and a culture and a religion, maintaining these values are far better than laws and regulations.
SIVANANDAForget like a child any injury done by somebody immediately. Never keep it in the heart. It kindles hatred.
SIVANANDAYour sole purpose in life is to attain God-realization. All else is useless and worthless.
SIVANANDATo make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.
SIVANANDAHumility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.
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