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Unlike him, you have secluded yourself on the banks of the Ganges without entering the political field at all.
God has endowed each man with certain talents and marked out the field of service for
him. Wisdom lies in finding out those talents and utilizing them in selfless service to humanity,
in accordance with His will. Gandhiji’s was a political field of service. Mine is the field of
renunciation, Sannyas and Nivritti. For us to exchange places would be like a…
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If this is so, then who goes to hell or heaven?
The real experiencer of anything, in an individualistic way, is neither the Self nor the
physical body. It is the mind that is the centre of individuality, that individualizes and imprisons
a ray of the Atman in what is called the individual soul. And it is this mind, as embodied in the
subtle body, that undergoes the pleasure of heaven or the pains of hell, or for that matter, any
experience through a gross or a subtle…
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Have intense faith in God and have proper understanding of the scriptures. Take refuge in
Vairagya. Do not waste time in idle gossiping. Time is fleeting. Utilise every moment in His
worship and service. Develop humility, Kshama, patience and the spirit of service. Be sincere and
true. The Lord is quiet close to you in your heart. Cling to His Name with leech-like tenacity. You
will enjoy Supreme Joy.
Pray to God for purity, devotion, light and knowledge. Pray in any…
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promising to guide them in their rapid march to the Goal of life, viz., Self-realization, why do you encourage dance, drama and music?
The question betrays an ignorance of the fundamental principles of music and dance.
They are divine. I should request you to remember that Lord Krishna with His inseparable flute
and Mother Sarasvati with Her Veena remind you that music is divine. Lord Nataraja reminds
you that dance had its origin in Him. The wickedness of man would…
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Lust is but a natural tendency of the mind. The best method to check the impulse is the
way of intense and deep Vairagya by a study of religious books, by constant Satsang with
Mahatmas (noble souls), by self-enquiry or “Who am I?” enquiry, by close observance of the
ways of the world, and by an understanding of the diseases and the spiritual degradation that
result from over-indulgence. Remember the saying of the Lord in the Gita:
Trividham Narakasyedam Dvaram…
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Eat when you are hungry. Do not eat anything between meals. Eat slowly in a calm
mood. Chew properly. Eat moderately. Avoid many combinations of food. Drink a glass of
water one hour before or after food, never with a meal. Fast on Ekadasi. Eat nothing before 9
a.m. or after 7 p.m. Take care of your teeth. Just before or after a meal, avoid all exertion, mental
or physical. Relax at least for half an hour. A long brisk walk is beneficial. Paschimottanasan,
Halasan,…
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Lust is but a natural tendency of the mind. The best method to check the impulse is the
way of intense and deep Vairagya by a study of religious books, by constant Satsang with
Mahatmas (noble souls), by self-enquiry or “Who am I?” enquiry, by close observance of the
ways of the world, and by an understanding of the diseases and the spiritual degradation that
result from over-indulgence. Remember the saying of the Lord in the Gita:
Trividham Narakasyedam Dvaram…
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Eat when you are hungry. Do not eat anything between meals. Eat slowly in a calm
mood. Chew properly. Eat moderately. Avoid many combinations of food. Drink a glass of
water one hour before or after food, never with a meal. Fast on Ekadasi. Eat nothing before 9
a.m. or after 7 p.m. Take care of your teeth. Just before or after a meal, avoid all exertion, mental
or physical. Relax at least for half an hour. A long brisk walk is beneficial. Paschimottanasan,
Halasan,…
Added by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on January 2, 2014 at 6:00am — 1 Comment
It is the Great Time personified. It is the destroyer of name and form. In the Hindu
pantheon, there are various gods and goddesses who are members of the divine hierarchy. Just as
we have our government here composed of various ministers and officers, the celestials who rule
the world, too, have their own deities who control the various aspects of creation, preservation
and destruction of this world. Some are in charge of the various elements like air, fire and…
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Nirguna is not nothingness. It is the fullness of everything that is good. Nirguna is
plenitude. In it you find all auspiciousness, all goodness, all beauty, all joy, all health, all
sweetness, all purity, all peace, everything developed to perfection. From a distance this fullness
becomes inconceivable and so the sages called it Nirguna. Once they reach there, they get
merged in that inexpressible experience. It is not nothingness, but it is everythingness,…
Added by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 30, 2013 at 6:00am — 1 Comment
Watch your mind and thoughts. Introspect and practise self-analysis. Avoid evil company.
Understand the way of Maya. Be on the alert. Be very humble and simple, remember God at every
moment.
Remove arrogance, self-conceit and laziness. Develop humility to a maximum degree. Be
sincere. Serve all with love. Respect your elders and parents. Lead a simple, laborious life.
Cheer up your spirit. Have Perfect trust in God. Keep the mind fully occupied. Practise…
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Hold fast the lamp of Dharma. Entertain thoughts of Divine Love. Preserve equanimity in
success and failure. Restrain the senses. Calm the mind. Fix it on God. Soar high in the realm of
bliss. Behold unity. You will have cosmic vision.
Give up all sorts of fears, anger, care, worries and anxieties. Do not be disheartened by
failures. Pain is the best thing in the world. It is an eye-opener. Never forget this.
Dear friend, can economical sufficiency and a few more…
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Develop patience, tolerance, mercy and love. Practise Vichara. Enquire, “Who am I?”
Serve others With Atma Bhava.
Have firm faith in Srutis and Sastras. Regulate your conduct when you deal with others.
Prostrate before everybody mentally. Possess a keen longing for liberation and intense Vairagya.
Be sincere and earnest. Develop your will-power. Conserve all leaking energy. Draw up a daily
routine and stick to it tenaciously. Grow. Expand. Get success in life.…
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Work with a heart within and God overhead. Have a profound faith in the will of
Providence. Meditate on the divine attributes of the Lord viz., mercy, cosmic love, beauty of
beauties and All-pervasiveness. You will get success in life and God-realisation.
Keep open the portals of your heart by removing selfishness, greed, lust, so that the
Almighty Lord may come and dwell therein. Give up all useless discussions and proceed
straightaway in the quest of the Self or…
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God is the inner Ruler. He goads the body, mind and senses to work. Become an instrument
in the hands of the Lord. Do not expect thanks or appreciation for your work. Do actions as your
duty and offer them and their fruits to the Lord. You will be freed from the bonds of Karma. Your
heart will be purified soon.
Repeat the Mantra, “I am Thine, All is Thine, My Lord. Thy will be done.” Throw all burden
on Him and be at ease. Do not keep any desire for you. Destroy…
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Understand clearly the aim of your life. Chalk out the line of work that is congenial to your
aim. Work hard to realise the ideal. Have your ideal before you and try every second to live up to it.
Develop a strong desire to remove carelessness and forgetfulness. Have confidence in your
own powers and faculties.
Keep up your mental poise amidst the changes of the world without consideration of
success or failure, gain or loss, pleasure or pain. Have the mind always…
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Cultivate right understanding and right thinking. Develop cosmic love. Eradicate
selfishness. Practise Yama and Niyama. Develop virtuous qualities. Have faith in the existence of
God. Pray to the Almighty daily. The Divine Grace will descend upon you.
Kill unholy desires through holy desires. Do not become lazy. Be ever up and doing. Break
the evil of ignorance. Know thyself and be free.
Worship God in the poor and sick. Serve every one with intense love. Give your…
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Nitya Sukha (eternal happiness) and Paramasanti (Supreme Peace) can be had only in God.
Therefore pray to the Almighty Lord: “O My Lord! By entertaining various useless
thoughts, by vain and wild imaginations by entertaining myriads of Sankalpas my heart and mind
are afflicted with severe sores. Enough! protect me. O Lord, do protect me. Turn my mind towards
Thy lotus feet. Make it rest in Thee for ever. This is my fervent prayer. This is all I want. Thou
knowest my…
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Lead a life of intense activity. Do not depend upon anybody. Rely on God alone. Give up
idle talking. Remember God at every moment. Utter in every breath the name of the Lord. Centre
your thoughts upon His lotus feet. Have strong faith in Him. Endeavour to make your faith a matter
of adoration and love. You will enjoy Supreme joy.
Think rightly and clearly. Become a man of measured words. Do selfless service. Surrender
the fruits of action unto the Lord. Pray to God…
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Collect all the rays of your mind. Turn the mind towards God. Persevere seriously in the
pursuit of knowledge of God. Struggle hard. You will succeed.
Give up all sorts of fears, cares, worries and anxieties. Rest in the ocean of silence. Destroy
all sorts of fears by the rod of Viveka and the sword of Vairagya.
Pray to the Almighty Lord for help and guidance. Thirst for His grace. Place your trust in
Him. Do not be moved by difficulties. Difficulties strengthen your…
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