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OBJECTS ARE REALLY WITHIN

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 18, 2012 at 7:00pm

The objects created by the mind cause pleasure and pain. It is the mental imagination that generates pleasure and pain.
Lust, greed, delusion and pride do not exist out¬side but are in the mind. They do not really exist. It is the mind that assumes these modifications. Through these modifications man derives immense pleasure and pain. The mind imagines and thinks: "This is a beautiful object outside. Will I be able to possess it?" A desire arises in the mind and the heart burns with longing.

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THINGS ARE EVER CHANGING

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 17, 2012 at 7:00pm

Tile cells and atoms of the body of a man are always changing. The constructive and destructive processes are ever going on in the different systems of the body. Within seven years the body is entirely rebuilt of new atoms. One has then a different body altogether. Still a son says, "This is my lather who lived ten years ago." Is this not false?
An object gives pleasure to a man. The same object gives pain to another. Therefore, pleasure and pain are mental creations.

From "Daily Sayings" by Swami

WHAT IS THE REALITY?

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 16, 2012 at 7:00pm

That which does not exist in the beginning and in the end, does not really exist in the middle also; it is therefore unreal.
The snake that is seen in the rope at night does not exist when a lamp is brought. It appears in the middle only. Such is the case with silver in the mother-of-pearl, water in the mirage, and city in the clouds. Therefore, they are unreal even though they appear. The dream objects also do not exist in the daytime. Similarly, the objects of this world appear only in the midd

DEPEND NOT ON WORLDLY OBJECTS

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 15, 2012 at 7:00pm

Ignorant, worldly-minded persons are charmed and deluded by the products of Maya. They lose their understanding on account of the force of Maya or ignorance and delude themselves by engaging in sensual enjoyments. They eventually perish without realizing the Atman.
Worldly objects are unreal. If you think deeply and do enquiry, the world with its manifold and multi-colored objects will appear as a long dream only. The objects, which appear for a short period only, like the snake in the rope, do n

BEWARE!

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 14, 2012 at 7:00pm

Alas! Life is waning away every moment, like water kept in an unbaked pot of clay. Diseases, like enemies, are assailing the body on every side. Old age is troubling. Death is ever on the watch to swallow you. It is awaiting its time to devour you.
May you all attain the state of complete mental detachment! May you all, while performing your prescribed duties in the respective station of life, attain the state of perfection or final beatitude!

From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). M

Yoga

Posted by Arfa Zahid Indusyoga on August 13, 2012 at 10:47am

Yoga means to yoke or "unite".
yoga unites our mind ,body & spirit into oneanother.
To gain peace of mind,concentration,serenity & heartfullness......do yoga.
PHYSICALLY...........
Its anti aging
balance the body either reduce weight or gain weight.
all internal organs revitalised.
built up stamina.
relieeves all muscular & joints pain.
sugar & B P controls.
hormonal imbalance.
PSYCHOLOGICALLY.........
peace of mind.
improves memory.
increases concentration.
new ideas.
an ability to cope with every type of sit

yoga essence

Posted by Arfa Zahid Indusyoga on August 13, 2012 at 10:45am

Scientists estimate that an average person has 50,000 thoughts each day. Most of these thoughts serve only to avoid the opportunity of living and appreciating the present moment.
The root of yoga is to still the mind without distraction and be in the present moment.
Yoga can make life extraordinary by opening up creative channels by removing dark and cloudy layers of perception and negative thought processes.
As long as one can breath, one can practice yoga.
Yoga is great for people who engage in s

Yoga meditation

Posted by Arfa Zahid Indusyoga on August 13, 2012 at 10:44am

Meditation is the key that unlocks the door to the Self.It is through meditation that we can experience oneness with the Universal Brahman and experience our Self as everyone and everything. Meditation is a fantastic tool in our yoga tool box along with asana which is used to prepare our body for long periods of sitting in Lotus pose. Asana is a body purifier and meditation is the mind purifier. It is through meditation that we can wash our minds clean by clearing out false impressions and negat

SUCH IS LIFE

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 12, 2012 at 7:00pm

Worldly life is like a dream, always troubled with diseases and the like. It is like a castle in the air. It is only a fool who runs after it.
Life is waning at each rising and setting of the sun. Even though you see others dying and growing old, yet you never wake up from your own dream of tile vanity of worldly life. Each day is like the other, each night is like the other, and yet foolish man runs after worldly enjoyments and sees not the passing of time.

From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda

Act Individually Think Globally

Posted by Kriyananda Maharshi Dayananda on August 12, 2012 at 9:57am

Act Individually Think Globally

I do hereby appeal to all my dear friends of every corner of this world to be a vegetarian and opt for such life style with feeding behavior where it will help us to create a good friendly environment with uniting globally ourselves and try to make the best efforts to live our life with good moral ethics, love and peace. We all know very well that every occurrence has a reason behind whether it is a good or bad. We are in a very worse condition in way as we find ou

THE DEATH OF THE EGO

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 11, 2012 at 7:00pm

The ego will lurk like a thief when you start intro¬spection and self-analysis. It will elude your grasp and understanding. You must be ever vigilant and alert. If you obtain the Grace of the Lord through Japa, Kirtan, prayer and devotion, you can easily kill this ego. Through the Grace of the Lord alone will your self-surrender become perfect.
When this ego melts in the Cosmic Ego you will attain communion with the Lord. You will become one with Him. May you realize the goal of life – Self-reali

WHO IS A SAGE

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 10, 2012 at 7:00pm

Neither through matted locks nor through fiery lectures and erudition nor through the exhibition of miracles does one attain perfection in knowledge of the Sell. He in whom the two currents of attraction and repulsion, egoism, lust and anger are destroyed in toto is ever peaceful and happy. He is a liberated sage.
If desires and attachment to objects disappear completely, and if you are in that immovable state, you have become a liberated sage.

From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963).

GRADES OF EXPERIENCE

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 9, 2012 at 7:00pm

Some experience glimpses of the transcendental wonders of the Atman. Some are on the borderland of the vast domain of the Atman. Some are like Dattatreya, Jada Bharata, Vamadeva and Sadasiva Brahman, who plunged deep into the ocean of bliss. The more the thinning of desires, egoism and attachment, the greater the bliss of the Self. The more the Sadhana, the more the experience of joy of the Self.

From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Web

THOU ART SAFE

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 8, 2012 at 7:00pm

O beloved Ram, you are within a strong spiritual fortress now. No temptation can influence you. You are absolutely safe. You can now practice vigorous Sadhana without tear. You have a strong spiritual prop to lean upon.
Become a brave spiritual soldier. Kill your foe – the mind – ruthlessly. Wear the spiritual laurels of bliss, peace, equal vision and contentment. You are already shining with Brahmic splendor on your face.

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KEEP IT UP

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 7, 2012 at 7:00pm

When the mind is Sattwic you will get glimpses and flashes of intuition. You will compose poems and understand beautifully the significance of the Upanishads.

But this stage will not last long. Tamas and Rajas will try to enter the mental factory. In the beginning, the state of progress may be like tine jumping of a frog, never steady and continuous. You may think that you have almost reached the goal, and then experience for the following sixteen or twenty days nothing but frustration. Have sust

THE RAZOR PATH

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 6, 2012 at 7:00pm

Desires are very powerful. The senses and the mind are very turbulent and impetuous. Again and again the battle has to be fought and won. That is the reason why the spiritual path is called the "razor path."
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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CARE NOR FOR CRITICISM

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 5, 2012 at 7:00pm

Do not feel despondent on any account. Walk like a spiritual lion. Overcome all difficulties one by one.
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

REAL WORSHIP

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 4, 2012 at 7:00pm

Worship the Lord with the flowers of knowledge, contentment, peace, joy and equal vision. This will constitute real worship. This worship will give quick spiritual growth.
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

TAKE PURE FOOD

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on August 3, 2012 at 7:00pm

If you take pure food, you will have a pure mind. Mind is formed of the subtlest essence of food. If you have purity of mind, you will remember God. If you always remember God, the three knots of the heart-desire, ignorance and action-will be rent asunder. You will be free.
"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.

From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). M

REALIZE INFINITE BLISS

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 31, 2012 at 7:00pm

You are born for the attainment of higher things. A glorious, brilliant future is awaiting you. Do not think of the past. Purify. Pray. Concentrate. Reflect. Meditate. March forward. Find thy perfect rest in the Supreme Soul.
Do not be troubled by difficulties, adversities and sorrows. They instill mercy in your heart. They help you to develop your will and power of endurance. They make you wise and help you in your evolution.
Be courageous. Never despair. Get strength from within. Move forward. F

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OBJECTS ARE REALLY WITHIN

THINGS ARE EVER CHANGING

WHAT IS THE REALITY?

DEPEND NOT ON WORLDLY OBJECTS

BEWARE!

Yoga

yoga essence

Yoga meditation

SUCH IS LIFE

Act Individually Think Globally

THE DEATH OF THE EGO

WHO IS A SAGE

GRADES OF EXPERIENCE

THOU ART SAFE

KEEP IT UP

THE RAZOR PATH

CARE NOR FOR CRITICISM

REAL WORSHIP

TAKE PURE FOOD

REALIZE INFINITE BLISS

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