The inward battle–against our mind, our wounds, and the residues of the past–is more terrible than outward battle.
SIVANANDALive in the present, forget the past. Give up hopes of future.
More Sivananda Quotes
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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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Arrogance is a mixture of impertinence, disobedience, indiscipline, rudeness, harshness, and a self-assertive nature.
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A purified mind can grasp anything. It can dive deep into the subtlest subject and understand even transcendental things.
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Intuition transcends reason, but does not contradict it.
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Fear is only in duality. Fear is Mind. When you are your Self, there is no fear.
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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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To make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.
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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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Live in the present, forget the past. Give up hopes of future.
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Beauty is essentially spiritual. The authentic beauty lies in the heart.
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You are already free. You only have to know and realize this truth.
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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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Conquer your thoughts and you will conquer the world.
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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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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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