To make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.
SIVANANDATo make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.
SIVANANDAIllness begins with I, Wellness begins with we.
SIVANANDACrave for a thing, you will get it. Renounce the craving, the object will follow you by itself.
SIVANANDALife is the unfolding of the latent capacities of the soul.
SIVANANDATolerance is a sign of growth on the spiritual path.
SIVANANDAMusic is the medium for expressing emotion. Music kindles love and infuses hope. It has countless voices and instruments. Music is in the hearts of all men and women.
SIVANANDAGod is all-full. He is self-contained. He is eternal satisfaction.
SIVANANDAThe real spiritual progress of the aspirant is measured by the extent to which he achieves inner tranquility.
SIVANANDAEating, drinking, sleeping a little laughter ! much weeping! Is that all ? Do not die here like a worm. Wake up! Attain immortal bliss!
SIVANANDALife 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.
SIVANANDANever worry about what other people say or think. Do the right. Have a clear conscience and roam about happily.
SIVANANDAYour thoughts should agree with your words, and the words should agree with your actions. In this world people think one thing, say another thing, and do something else. This is horrible. This is crookedness.
SIVANANDAAlways 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.
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.
SIVANANDALearn to give, give in plenty, give with love, give without any expectation, one does not lose anything by giving, on the other hand you get back a thousand fold.
SIVANANDAThe benefits of Mouna (Silence) are incalculable.
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