Yes, purity of food leads to purity of mind. Aharasuddhau Satvasuddhih. Take a dose of
champagne and sit for meditation. Take a dose of orange-juice and sit for meditation. You will
know the difference. Different foods exercise different influences on different compartments in
the brain. By taking champagne, meat and garlic, the mind will be confused and will become
restless when you sit for meditation. By taking milk and fruits, you will get good concentration.
Our Rishis lived on fruits and milk.
Neither birth nor learning makes one good. Good character alone makes one good. He who
has lost his character is himself lost. The cultivation of good character leads to spiritual progress.
Life is very precious. Live in the spirit of Gita’s teaching and work without expectation of fruits and
egoism. Think you are Nimitta in the hands of Lord Narayana. You will become a Yogi soon. Have
Nishtha with God and Cheshta with hands like Bahurupi who has the Nishtha of a male and the
Cheshta of a female. Yo
You can practice ordinary Pranayam exercises without the help of a Guru. There is no
danger in practicing Pranayam, Asan, etc., if you are careful, if you use your common-sense.
People are unnecessarily alarmed. There is danger in everything if you are careless. If you are
careless in getting down the steps of a staircase, you will fall down and break your legs. If you
are careless when you walk in the busy parts of a city, you will be crushed by the motor-cars. If
you are careless when you purchase
Stand firm on the rock of Truth or Brahman. Have a firm grip of the reality, the
self-luminous, immortal Atman or Soul. Equip yourself with the four means.
Try to do daily as many virtuous actions as possible. Repeat mentally or silently or with the
breath, the name of the Lord such as Hari Om, Sri Ram or your Ishta Mantra. Performance of
virtuous actions is the beginning of spiritual life.
Lead a simple natural life with high sublime thinking. Develop ethical virtues, control the
Indriyas and mind,
You are the real master or governor of the whole world. You are bound to none. Abandon all
anxiety, fear and worry. Rest in Peace. Perform worship of Atman at all times. Lead a regulated life.
Mould your character. Develop noble and virtuous qualities. Be righteous, and work for the good of
others. Be devoted to your preceptor. Develop the power of concentration.
Remove lust, egoism, anger, selfishness, pride, etc. You will get Chitta Shuddhi or purity of
heart. You will experience sublime divine fe
Please, Swamiji, have some consideration even for a woman and tell me
whether I am to be blessed with such happiness in my future, and if so, when that will be.
It is said that one must have a proper Guru and I do not know where to hunt for one
who would satisfy my appetite soon. Can you help me?
Did you yourself have a Guru and who was he? Tell me all about him, please, if I
am not being too bold in asking this. Is he, or was he, a Satguru?
May I know whether you can be called a Guru or a Satguru?
I
Kindly develop faith in the Vedas and in the power of Mantras. Practise regular Japa and
meditation daily. Take Sattvic food. Do not overload the stomach.
Obey the laws of nature. Take plenty of physical exercise daily. Perform the prescribed
duties at the appointed time. Develop simple living and high thinking. You will realise God in this
very birth.
May you remember the holy Names of the Lord at all times and live in an ocean of divine
ecstasy and divine communion! May you prosper gloriously!
From
The best medicine or panacea for all diseases and for keeping good health is Kirtan, Japa
and regular meditation. The Divine waves electrify, rejuvenate, vivify, energise the cells, tissues,
nerves, etc.
Another cheap but potent drug is to keep oneself always joyful and cheerful. Study Gita
daily one or two chapters with meaning. Keep yourself fully occupied, which is a remedy to keep
off thoughts of worldliness.
From "Light, Power and Wisdom" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swam
Karma does not compel a man to do wrong actions. Samskara does, to a certain extent.
But God has bestowed free will on man, with which to make or mar his career. Man has no
Bhoga-Svatantrata or the freedom to enjoy or suffer, which factor is governed by Karma. But, he
has got Karma-Svatantrata or freedom to do good or evil. He can substitute good Samskaras in
place of the old vicious Samskaras by Vichara-sakti, will-power and continued practice of good
actions.
That evil seems to give immediate happi
Lead a simple life. Let your thoughts be lofty. Fear God. Speak the Truth. Love all. See your
own Self in all. Be honest in all your dealings. You will succeed in your life and God-realisation.
Never worry yourself on any matter. Be always cheerful. Use your common-sense and
reason always. Have a balanced mind always. Turn your mind towards God. Sing His name. Thirst
for His Vision. Be sincere at heart. The Divine Grace will descend on you.
Have a strong determination and iron will. You have got eve
Be regular in your spiritual Sadhana. Regularity is of paramount importance. Love all.
Embrace all. Behold the Self in all. Develop cosmic love. Grow spiritually strong day by day.
Attain liberation. Enjoy bliss of the Self and be free.
May you all be happy! May you all be free from disease! May you realise what is good! May
you abide in the Lord for ever!
From "Light, Power and Wisdom" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photo
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 way you like. Become as
simple as
