Man's nature becomes coarse and he sinks to a low level of extreme degradation when he takes to liquor. So widespread has this practice become that it is regarded as a social accomplishment. The place where drinking is present, there vices are rampant. Drinking is a dang
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Man's nature becomes coarse and he sinks to a low level of extreme degradation when he takes to liquor. So widespread has this practice become that it is regarded as a social accomplishment. The place where drinking is present, there vices are rampant. Drinking is a dang
Ignorance and covetousness are the same. Both produce the same results. Ignorance originates from covetousness. It manifests itself when the objects or covetousness are not attained. It leads to one's down¬fall and misery.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda
Satsang, Japa, meditation, Kirtan, discrimination, dispassion, honesty, integrity, nobility, charity, and Sell-enquiry will eradicate covetousness and all other negative qualit
Anger is an outlet through which emerge cruelty, harshness, pain, harm, vengeance, violence, war and destruction. When anger is overcome, your under¬standing becomes clear and discrimination active. You are able to choose between right and wrong. You proceed without any confu
Bear slight provocation with patience; forgive the faults of others. Forget not your own defects and weaknesses. Forget the i
Overcoming lust and anger, observing the vow of Brahmacharya, and becoming a complete master of his senses, the Brahmana, practicing patiently the austere penances and observing the most rigid res¬traint, should live in the world, calmly waiting for his time, like one scenting to possess a body though knowing fully that he is not subject to destructio
Self-control leads to the highest merit. It is the eternal duty of man to practice this virtue in his daily life. It surpasses in merit charity, sacrifice and study of the Vedas. A man of self-control enjoys esteem in this world and reward in the
Fortitude is a sweet, mysterious spiritual mixture of courage, calmness, patience, presence of mind arid endurance. It is a virtue born of Sattwa. It gives great strength of mind to aspirants who tread the path of action.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Siv
Tolerance is a marvelous lubricating oil which helps the smooth revolution of the wheels of life.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Webs
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963
Honesty is a sacred duty mid moral obligation in the interests of social solidarity. An honest man is dear to the Lord. The Lord showers His Grace upon such a one. Honesty never goes unrewarded in the long run. All honest man comes to be honored by all.
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More
Visakha Bucha Day in Thailand
Visakha Bucha Day
Visakha Bucha or simply "Vesak" is a holiday celebrating the birth, life, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is celebrated in many Asian countries including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, etc.
Visakha Bucha Day is one of the most important days in Buddhism because of three important incidents in the life of The Buddha, i.e. the birth, the enlightenment and the passin
Sweetness of speech secures one's object, while at the same time it never pains any heart. Sweet speech pleases more than does the gift of an object.
From "Daily Say
Sweetness is born of Sattwa. It is the aroma of a perfected soul or an adept. It. is acquired through long and intense austerity, discipline, Yoga practice and communion with God in silence.
Sweetness should be the most essential attribute of a spiritual propagandist and public worker. The Rajasic ego should melt in the crucible of the Yogic fire. Rajas
Glory to India, the land of charity! May she con¬tinue her divine activities forever! May the people of this glorious Aryavarta live up to the ideals of their forefathers, the Rishis of yore!
May bliss ever flourish! May rains come at the proper time! May the earth yield plenty! May peace, prosperity and joy be unto all beings!
From "Daily Sayings"
From "Daily Sayings" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on
Charity should be bestowed with humility and joy. You should feel that you are highly honored in getting an opportunity of being of service to another. You must feel that you are actually the receiver. Thank the man who gives you all opportunity of serving trim by doing charity. Give with the right mental attit
They entertain intense infatuation or Moha for their children, and remit their pension to their sons and grandchildren. They will not spend even a pie in charity. They are hopeless, self-deluded souls.
Lord Jesus says: "It is easier for a camel to enter the eye of a needle than for a ric
Many schools of thought say that we are already in a state of perfection and that we always have been and always will be. They believe that there is no need to do anything or even attempt to change ourselves for we are already perfect. In a higher sense this is absolutely true, but this does not help the person, in fact most people, who have mental conflicts and problems. On a more basic level, which is the important level at this stage, people do have problems- they don’t function as one harmo
Miserly persons can never dream of acquiring success in life. Their very company is dangerous to spiritually-minded persons. They poison the whole atmosphere on account of their small, corrupted and contracted hearts.
From "Daily Sa
