Meditation is death for the mind, the demoniacal king of the passions and the senses. The more you polish the surface of your inner heart by practicing dispassion and meditation, the mo
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Meditation is death for the mind, the demoniacal king of the passions and the senses. The more you polish the surface of your inner heart by practicing dispassion and meditation, the mo
There is neither good nor evil, neither pain nor pleasure in the universe. Every man creates a world of good and evil and pleasure or pain out of his imagination only.
Realize more and more your true, essential divine nature.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivana
You might have crossed the ocean. You might have conquered your pride, delusion and envy. You might have even dwelt among the gods in heaven. Yet, these attainments are nothing when compared to the bliss of God-realization and liberation.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Pho
All saints and Yogis practice meditation at this period and send their spiritual vibrations to the whole world. You will be greatly benefited by their vibrations if you commence your prayer, meditation and Japa at this period. You need not exert. The meditative mood will come by itself w
Poverty is the root of many virtues. It not only makes one humble but also confers fortitude and power of endurance. It generates thoughts of God. Wearing clothes is not for the enhancement of one's beauty and personal appearance. This body is a dirty leather-bag filled with various sorts of impurities. Clothing is meant for covering this impure body. Wear simple clothes. Have p
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of
What does an aspirant with burning desire for Self-realization do? He takes a little milk and repeats the process of meditation the whole day and night, and eventually enjoys the bliss of the immortal Self.
Both the worldly man and the aspirant are busy in their own ways. The former is caught in the wheel of births and deaths while the latter attains immortality and peace.
The mind can be c
Keep some of the slips in your pocket also. This is an easy way of developing virtuous qual
Overcome anger by love, lust by purity, greed by liberality, pride by humility, egoism by surrender to God. You will become divine and enjoy eternal bliss.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1
Build a strong spiritual fortress through regular meditation. Develop a magnetic aura around you which cannot be penetrated even by the mighty messengers of Maya or Satan. Your will should be rendered strong, pure and irresistible by ceaseless
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swa
The mind remains in this restless condition till the desired object is attained. After the object has been attained and enjoyed, it becomes thought-free. Its functions cease for some time, it is filled with Sattwa. It becomes introvert. The bliss of the Atman is reflected in the mind. There is no real pleasure in objects; it is only the bliss of the Atman that one experiences in the
He who has given up selfishness and greed and is endowed with courage, fearlessness, patience, love and mercy, is alone fit for attaining Self-realization.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of
To be jealous is mean, to be selfish is ignoble, to be compassionate is divine, to be patient is manly, to be content and happy is wise, to be calm and serene is glorious, to be dispassionate is praiseworthy, to be equanimous is laudable. Therefore, eradicate selfish¬ness and jealousy and cultivate divine virtues. Take complete refuge in the Supreme Lord. Y
Lack of cheerfulness contributes to ill-health, if one is ever cheerful and entertains divine thoughts, one will have perfect health at all times. It is in your power to enjoy good health as long as you like.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divin
Be what you say and say what you are. Write as you speak and speak as you think. Be simple like a child. The door of Moksha will then be opened to you.
The greatest of truths are the simplest, and so are the greatest of men. Goodness
Truth is the seed, celibacy or Brahmacharya is the root, meditation is the shower, peace is the flower, Moksha is the fruit. Therefore, always speak the truth, practice Brahma
Pride, ill-nature, want of good sense, arrogance and impatience are the sources of ill-manners. Good manners are a part of good morals. They are rare gifts. They easily and rapidly ripen into morals.
Be simple, humble and unostentatious. Say little or nothing about yourself.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of
This clearly proves that the mind wants rest and not objects. Worldly people do nor know where to find rest and how to get it. They try to get this rest or peace from external objects. They fail hopelessly in their attempts. Perennial peace can be had in one's Self only through
Neophytes on the spiritual path often mistake their own impulses and imagination for the inner voice or divine command or intuition. Only when the mind is Sattwic will you get flashes or glimpses of intuition.
From "Daily Sayings"
