Once upon a time there lived an ancient sage called Vyasa. Vyasa was renowned as the writer of the Mahabharata with Ganesha Deva’s assistance.It was written in one sitting and was recognised as a wonder. He pined for a son who would be as pure as the snows of Mansarover, and the air of Mount Meru.His son would be the master of the elements,earth,water,fire,air and ether. He thought that if he prayed to Shakti, his desire would be fulfilled. After all a man who possessed Shakti was worshipped whe
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or elements peace, purity, wisdom, love and joy right through eternity. The soul is made up of three faculties - the mind, intellect and personality. Meditation is a direct connection in which a human soul, using the two faculties - the mind and the intellect, connects with the most powerful Supreme Source or Soul and draws spiritual power from it. This absorbed spiritual power then transforms the third faculty - the personality, filling it with the five virtues mentioned above. The more the spi
Unnecessary thoughts are thoughts that are produced at untimely moments that fill us with worry and anxiety when they appear in our minds. They have no constructive use. Unnecessary and useless thoughts are quick and repetitive which lead you nowhere. Often they refer to things from the past: "If this hadn't happened? Why did she have to say that to me?" Too many thoughts are about things that we cannot change, or worries about the future, like: "What will happen tomorrow? How will it happen? Wh
A rose flower contains all the rose flowers of the past. And if you can understand, let me say, it contains all the future flowers also...
All the past and all the future converges in this moment. This moment is the bridge between the past and the future. In you, everything is meeting right now. If you can become aware, then you are the whole existence this very moment...
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
Hope the festival of lights enlightens your home and heart with peace and serenity. Wishing you loads of joy and happiness on Diwali....
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
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
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
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:
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
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
An optimist sees opportunities in all difficulties; a pessimist sees difficulties in all opportunities.
There is a bright side to every situation. Adopt a hopeful, confident state of mind. Then the trou
Yoga does not believe in getting rid of the gross aspect first, or the symptoms that we see externally, although there are different systems of therapy which do it that way. When our blood pressure suddenly shoots up we take a pill, but rising of blood pressure is a symptom of a mental state. By simple taking the pill we do not remove the tension or the anxiety from the mental state; we are only subduing the symptom. It is the same with asthma. When an attack comes the sufferer reaches for the i
Wherever you go you carry with you your mind, your desires and mental impressions. Attraction and repulsion are everywhere, even in the caves of the Himalayas. Create your own world and environment from within. Then alone can you be happy anywhere and everywhere and under all circumstances, this is wisdom.
From "Da
MONDAY - SOMVAAR
TUESDAY - MANGALVAAR
WEDNESDAY - BUDHVAAR
THURSDAY - BRAHASPATIVAAR / VEERVAAR / GURUVAAR
FRIDAY - SHUKRAVAAR
SATURDAY - SHANIVAAR
SUNDAY - RAVIVAAR / ITVAAR
Som Vaar is dedicated to lord Shiva. His devotees fast and offer prayers on this day.
Special significance is attached to the Som Vaar falling in the month of Saawan.
Mangal Vaar takes after the planet Mangal ( Mars ) and is dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
Budh Vaar takes after the planet Budh ( Mercury ) which is named after the Devta
This body is your instrument but not your real Self. Forbearance develops will-power. It is one of the qualifications of an aspirant on the path of Jnana. It brings happiness herein and hereafter.
The quality of forbearance has one drawback. People misconstrue those who practice forbearance for impotent, effeminate people. Bear with joy wha
He who is humble and regards worldly titles and honour as mere straw, is indeed a great man The knowledge of your weaknesses will instill humility in your heart. It will force you to equip yourself with strength
The spirit of the Srutis and Upanishads cannot be understood even in a hundred years by those who are proud and conceited and who think themselves very learned. Therefore, give up conceit and become humble.
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When your house is on fire how daringly you enter it to remove your child who is asleep in the room! Even so, you must be very courageous when you tread the spiritual path. You must be absolutely fearless. You must not have the least attachment to your
