The inward battle–against our mind, our wounds, and the residues of the past–is more terrible than outward battle.
SIVANANDAWhy 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.
More Sivananda Quotes
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Let each man take the path according to his capacity, understanding and temperament. His true guru will meet him along that path.
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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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Tolerance is a sign of growth on the spiritual path.
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The 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.
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When all desires of heart die, mortal man becomes Immortal.
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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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Don’t fear the darkness if you carry the light within.
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Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.
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God is all-full. He is self-contained. He is eternal satisfaction.
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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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An evil man is a saint of the future. See good in everything. Destroy the evil-finding quality. Develop the good-finding quality. Rise above good and evil.
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Your duty is to treat everybody with love as a manifestation of the Lord.
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Complete peace equally reigns between two mental waves.
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Be for ever a student. He and he alone is an old man who feels that he has learnt enough and has need for no more knowledge.
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To make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.
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