Terrible is the fight put up by the senses. Fight bravely! Conquer them you must.
SIVANANDATerrible is the fight put up by the senses. Fight bravely! Conquer them you must.
SIVANANDAIf you do not know the laws of right conduct, you cannot form your character.
SIVANANDABe tolerant. Behold the unity of all faiths, cults, creeds and religions. Respect the views, opinions and sentiments of all.
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.
SIVANANDAWhen you have succeeded in enshrining God within your heart, you will see Him everywhere.
SIVANANDAIntuition transcends reason, but does not contradict it.
SIVANANDAHumility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.
SIVANANDAArrogance is a mixture of impertinence, disobedience, indiscipline, rudeness, harshness, and a self-assertive nature.
SIVANANDAToday is your own. Tomorrow perchance may never come.
SIVANANDAComplete peace equally reigns between two mental waves.
SIVANANDAThe benefits of Mouna (Silence) are incalculable.
SIVANANDALove beautifies the giver and elevates the receiver.
SIVANANDABe 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.
SIVANANDAYour duty is to treat everybody with love as a manifestation of the Lord.
SIVANANDAGiving is the secret of abundance.
SIVANANDAConquer your thoughts and you will conquer the world.
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