The external action was the same in both cases, but the motive was different. The fruit also must therefore be different.
Be righteous always and never deviate from the path of righteousness. Virtue brings it
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The external action was the same in both cases, but the motive was different. The fruit also must therefore be different.
Be righteous always and never deviate from the path of righteousness. Virtue brings it
The central basis of ail desires is this false illusory "I.” With the contemplation of the infinite Self, the train of ideas of the universe disappears as darkness disappears before the suit.
If desires increase, thoughts of this universe also increase, if the fuel of desire is withdrawn, the fire of worldly thoughts is also extingui
Contentment is the sweet ambrosia to allay all kinds of physical and mental sufferings and tor¬ments. He who is not desirous of what he does not have, who is free from elation and dejection, is said to be a contented man. Glory to such exalted souls!
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda:
Overcome all negative thoughts by entertaining positive thoughts. Rise from impurity, impotence and faintness of heart. Be bold. Be always cheerful. Cultivate divine qualities such as mercy, forgiveness, peace, tolerance and patience. Destroy the negative qualities of arrogance,
The Name of the Lord is a potent and unfailing antidote for those who are bitten by the serpent of worldliness. It is a nectar that can confer immortality and perennial peace. The God of Death is terribly afraid of those who repeat the Name of the Lord. He cannot approach them. Repeat the Name of the Lord al all limes and attain the state of fearlessness.
May the Lord guide you in all your activities! May He enlighten your path, enabling you to achieve the goal of life, namely, God-realization!
Unity is virtue; separation is sin. Independence is virtue; dependence is sin. Brahmacharya is virtue; lust is sin. Truthfulness is virtue; falsehood is sin. Generosity is virtue; miserliness is sin. Oneness is virtue; duality is sin. Knowledge is virtue; ignorance is sin. Strength is virtue; weakness is sin.
Many worry themselves a lot if they hear a little scandal about themselves. Do not be afraid as these are vain sounds only. They are merely vibrations in tine air. They are nothing at all. Allow scandals to enter through one ear and pass out immediately through the other. You are the pure, all-pervading immortal Atman in whom there is no sound. You are beyond all sounds. Nothing can a
Your mind will tremble, your body will quiver whenever the wrong mental impression of some evil action urges you to do the same act through three of habit. Continue your meditation with full vigo
That which gives you illumination is virtue; that which causes intoxication is sin. That which purifies your heart is virtue; that which taints it is sin. That which gives you peace, joy, satisfaction, exhilaration and expansion of heart is virtue; that which brings res
People criticize your body and mind or become your friends. Why do you get agitated then, my dear Krishna? You are still weak. You have not grown spiritually. Ignore criticism.
Why do you brood over past events? You cannot have peace of m in d if you indulge in th
The five sheaths are creations of the mind on account of ignorance. They cannot be the pure, self-existent, sell-luminous Atman. The Srutis declare that the eternal Atman is bodiless. Tile changes that occur in the five sheaths do not affect their seer and proprietor, the Atman.
From "Daily Sayings" by S
The foolish man identifies himself with a mass of flesh, fat, skin, bones and
filth, while the man of discrimination knows that his higher Self is distinct
from his perishable body. The stupid man thinks that he is the body.
The learned pundit, who has read some religious books, identifies himself with a
mixture of body and soul, while the liberated sage regards the eternal,
unchanging Atman as his Self. So long as the pundit does not abandon his
erroneous identification with this unreal, perishable
