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
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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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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).
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Web
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.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on S
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
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.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More I
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
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
"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
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
Mula Prakriti is the slumbering state of tile uni¬verse. When the qualities of Rajas, Tamas and Sattwa are disturbed, Mula Prakriti is called by different names – Maya, Avidya, etc. Maya vanishes as soon as one gets knowledge
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
