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.
SIVANANDAThe goal of life is god realisation.
More Sivananda Quotes
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Giving is the secret of abundance.
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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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Learn 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.
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Crave for a thing, you will get it. Renounce the craving, the object will follow you by itself.
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Life is a pilgrimage. The wise man does not rest by the roadside inns. He marches direct to the illimitable domain of eternal bliss, his ultimate destination.
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Do not love leisure. Waste not a minute. Be bold. Realize the Truth, here and now!
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Patient 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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Meditation is painful in the beginning but it bestows immortal Bliss and supreme joy in the end.
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Complete peace equally reigns between two mental waves.
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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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Life is a series of awakenings.
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There is a tricycle in man. He knows, he feels and acts. He has emotion, intellect and will. He must develop head, heart and hand.
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Modern civilisation is complicated and artificial. Simple folk live in a world of love and peace. Let no one hate another or harm another.
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The secret of life is in love the love of God and the service of humanity.
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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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