An optimist sees opportunities in all difficulties; a pessimist sees difficulties in all opportunities.
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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
Your character depends upon the quality of the thoughts held in your mind and the mental pictures and ideals entertained by you. As you think, so you become. If your thoughts are of a base nature, you will have a bad character. If you entertain noble thoughts, sublime ideals and holy pictu
It you once understand this, which guides your life and action, you will be able to act in such a manner as to make this law your ally and helpmate rather than your adversary. So long as the conditions laid down by the law are meticulously fulfilled and observed, you can have the fullest certainty
Evil and good are the obverse and reverse sides of the same coin. They are relative terms. Like light and darkness, they are co-relatives. The existence of one is necessary for the recognition of the other. Hatred and untruth exist to glorify love and truth.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Si
Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who was recently on her maiden official visit to India said that all Australian schools will engage with at least one school in Asia to support the teaching of a priority Asian language -- Mandarin, Hindi, Indonesian or Japanese, she said.
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
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
Keep some of the slips in your pocket also. This is an easy way of developing virtuous qual
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swa
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
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
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
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,
