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
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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
Buddha still lives in our hearts. Why? Because he was extremely kind, did immense service and was an embodiment of compassion.
You will get more strength, more joy, more satisfaction by doing kind acts. Your heart will be at rest when you are about to face death.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on S
What are the causes of disease?
There is only one real cause which combines every cause, and that is imbalance. Whether it is ecological or pertaining to our lifestyle, diet, mind, thinking pattern; the main thing is imbalance.
Physical imbalance is the cause of postural defects, stooping shoulders and other kinds of physiological ailments or diseases. Stomach problems come from dietary imbalance. Mental imbalance arises from conflict and emotional tension. For example, in a family where the husb
Love, compassion, purity, truth and non-injury are the stepping-stones to success on the path to God. Satsang, contentment, dispassion and patience are the different steps that lead to the por
First you love your parents, your brothers, sisters and relatives. Then you love your neighbors, your community and your country. Finally, you love the whole world. Thus, the small seed of love sown in the young mind of the child gradually develops and grows into pure universal love. Love is harmony. It prolongs life.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Si
Hope is indeed mighty. To one who has it, there is nothing unattainable. Relying on hope alone, you will attain success in all undertakings, and in your meditation and God-realization. Nil desperandum! Never despair.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963)
« Polygraph » is intended as a portrait of human relationships turning to the sour, hinting at the necessity of constant kindness and genuineness. The suite lasts about ten minutes and is composed of the following four sections : « Exposition, » « Confrontation, » « Deliberation, » and « Vindication. »
While the introductory movement describes a heated yet still somewhat civilized exchange, the second chapter, « Confrontation, » aims to depict the often difficult yet cathartic experience of havin
Inhibit all surging emotions and impulses. Direct your energies into the appropriate channel towards your chosen ideal. Develop self-control. Keep the instruments in harmony with one another. Master all your thoughts and cultivate serenity. Preserve your energy.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Sw
If you are earning a hundred rupees per month, do not compare yourself with a man who is earning five hundred rupees. If you compare yourself with others there will be discontent. This will distract the mind and destroy its peace.
You should try to listen to the voice of the Sattwic mind. If a wrong action is done, the Sattwic mind will prick you. This is tile sign of knowing that the action is bad. If there is joy and elevation of mind, the action is a righteous one. That mind which tends towards luxury and evi
Learn to cleanse your mind with the waters of purity and tile soap of divine love. How can you expect to become pure internally by merely washing the body externally with soap and water? internal purity (purity of the heart), is more important
Do your duty to your father, mother, wife, son, relatives, friends, religious teachers, and to society and the country. Do not be troubled by worldly cares and anxieties, by sorrow or misfortune.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963).
Humility is a bomb of infinite potency which alone can destroy the invincible citadel of egoism. Egoism is harder than granite or steel. A thousand bombs can destroy a big city or a country, but the bomb of humility, which is more powerful than the sum total of all bombs, can destroy egois
Observe the vow of silence for some hours daily, at/east once a month. Discipline the tongue. Think twice before you speak, before you let fail a word. Know the power of each word that you utter and the effect it will produce on the minds of those who hear it.
Do not allow the tongue to run riot. Speak a few words which are sweet and loving. A word once spoken c
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
The fault-finding nature is ingrained in him. He jumps at once to find the faults of others. He has morbid eyes and cannot see the good in others. He is proud of his own abilities and actions.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963)
When the heart of man expands through spiritual culture, when he gets knowledge of the Self, then these petty thoughts perish. Mark how man is in a degraded and deplorable state on account of the influence of desires! He clings to them like a leech and thinks that he is always on th
You cannot extend the same love which you have for your own children to the children of others. You cannot consider other children as your own. You have a constricted or narrow heart. You cannot freely share your possessions with all. Your love is confined to a few persons only. Th
Peace of mind is unknown to him as he is always planning and scheming to acquire wealth, power, name arid fame. He always separates himself from others. Th e se n s e of separateness and attachment are present in him to ti
