From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
He who practices Ahimsa with real faith can move the whole world, can tame wild animals, can win the hearts of all and subdue his enemies. He can do and undo things. The power of Ahimsa is ineffable. Its glory is indescribable and its greatness inscrutable. The force of Ahimsa is infinitely more wonderful and subtle than electricity or magnetism.
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Humility is a bomb of infinite potency which alone can destroy the invincible citadel of egoism. Egoism is harder than granite or steel. A thousand bombs can destroy a big city or a country, but the bomb of humility, which is more powerful than the sum total of all bombs, can destroy egois
Overcoming lust and anger, observing the vow of Brahmacharya, and becoming a complete master of his senses, the Brahmana, practicing patiently the austere penances and observing the most rigid res¬traint, should live in the world, calmly waiting for his time, like one scenting to possess a body though knowing fully that he is not subject to destructio
There is no difficulty for a man of iron will and strong determination even on this razor path. Inner strength will come at every step. Extreme asceticism and self-torture are not necessary for the attainment of knowledge of the Self.
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Be not afraid of public criticism. People are still abusing Lord Mahavira, Sri Shankara, Lord Krishna and Lord Rama. They will continue to do so from eternity to eternity. The world abounds with many Tamasic people. Therefore, stand adamant under all conditions and at all times.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine L
Valor, intrepidity and boldness are synonymous terms. They are positive attributes of the mind. These qualities are very necessary for material and spiritual progress. A coward dies many times before he actually leaves his physical body. Honesty and justice are linked with courage. There are people who can exhibit physical courage but have no moral character. Moral coura
Observe the vow of silence for some hours daily, at/east once a month. Discipline the tongue. Think twice before you speak, before you let fail a word. Know the power of each word that you utter and the effect it will produce on the minds of those who hear it.
Do not allow the tongue to run riot. Speak a few words which are sweet and loving. A word once spoken c
That director is the real infinite "I," the inner ruler. He is the immortal and pure Consciousness. The capability of the ears to hear sounds and of the eyes to cognize objects is due to the intelligence of this director.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divi
Self-control leads to the highest merit. It is the eternal duty of man to practice this virtue in his daily life. It surpasses in merit charity, sacrifice and study of the Vedas. A man of self-control enjoys esteem in this world and reward in the
Character is power as it is fashioned by Karma. It moulds a person's will. It is the real protection and ornament of a woman.
Change your way of thinking and mental attitude from this very minute. Develop right thought. Have pure Sattwic desires. Thought transformed trans¬forms your life.
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Try to identity yourself with the eternal, ever¬pure, immortal Atman that resides in the chambers of your heart. Think and feel always: "I am the ever¬pure, eternal, all-pervading Atman." This thought will remove all your troubles and fanciful thoughts. The mind will try to delude you. It will lurk like a thief. Therefore, star
The fault-finding nature is ingrained in him. He jumps at once to find the faults of others. He has morbid eyes and cannot see the good in others. He is proud of his own abilities and actions.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963)
In the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad you will find: "As a mass of salt has neither inside nor outside, but is entirely a mass of taste, thus indeed has that Self neither inside nor outside, but is altogether a mass of knowledge." The enlightened sage sees one illimit¬able, homogeneous mass of Consciousness only.
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Fortitude is a sweet, mysterious spiritual mixture of courage, calmness, patience, presence of mind arid endurance. It is a virtue born of Sattwa. It gives great strength of mind to aspirants who tread the path of action.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Siv
"A man should uplift himself by his own self; so let him not weaken this self; for this self is the friend of oneself and is also the enemy of oneself." Thus says the Gita.
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When the heart of man expands through spiritual culture, when he gets knowledge of the Self, then these petty thoughts perish. Mark how man is in a degraded and deplorable state on account of the influence of desires! He clings to them like a leech and thinks that he is always on th
Brahman is the real, unconditioned Existence. It is the Reality of realities. We are baffled in our attempts to describe It. How can this finite mind grasp the Infinite?
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda
From "Daily Sayings" by Swam
You cannot extend the same love which you have for your own children to the children of others. You cannot consider other children as your own. You have a constricted or narrow heart. You cannot freely share your possessions with all. Your love is confined to a few persons only. Th
