Tolerance is a sign of growth on the spiritual path.
SIVANANDAPatient and regular practice is the whole secret of spiritual realization. Do not be in a hurry in spiritual life. Do your utmost, and leave the rest to God.
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Music 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.
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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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Meditation is painful in the beginning but it bestows immortal Bliss and supreme joy in the end.
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Your sole purpose in life is to attain God-realization. All else is useless and worthless.
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Go beyond science, into the region of metaphysics. Real religion is beyond argument. It can only be lived both inwardly and outwardly.
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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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The language of silence is the language of God, the language of silence is the language of the heart.
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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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The secret of life is in love the love of God and the service of humanity.
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Desire is poverty. Desire is the greatest impurity of the mind. Desire is the motive force for action. Desire in the mind is the real impurity. Even a spark of desire is a very great evil.
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Terrible is the fight put up by the senses. Fight bravely! Conquer them you must.
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Your duty is to treat everybody with love as a manifestation of the Lord.
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Practice meditation regularly. Meditation leads to eternal bliss. Therefore meditate, meditate.
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There is some truth in everything. Views and opinions are different aspects. Do not quarrel with others.
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Be humble as the blade of grass that is being trodden underneath the feet. The little ant tastes joyously the sweetness of honey and sugar. The mighty elephant trembles in pain under the agony of sharp god.
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