Beauty is essentially spiritual. The authentic beauty lies in the heart.
SIVANANDAGo beyond science, into the region of metaphysics. Real religion is beyond argument. It can only be lived both inwardly and outwardly.
More Sivananda Quotes
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The human intellect has not been able to conceive of anything more noble and sublime in the history of the world than the teachings of the Upanishads.
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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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Terrible is the fight put up by the senses. Fight bravely! Conquer them you must.
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One can realize God through kirtan alone.
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Desire nothing, give up all desires and be happy.
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Your sole purpose in life is to attain God-realization. All else is useless and worthless.
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Why do you read many books? The great book is within your heart. Open the pages of this inexhaustible book, the source of all knowledge. You will know everything.
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When you have succeeded in enshrining God within your heart, you will see Him everywhere.
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Meditation is the dissolution of thoughts in eternal awareness or pure consciousness.
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Fear is only in duality. Fear is Mind. When you are your Self, there is no fear.
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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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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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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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Do not brood over your past mistakes and failures as this will only fill your mind with grief, regret and depression. Do not repeat them in the future.
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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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