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Conquer Nature

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 24, 2011 at 7:00pm

Entertain holy desires. You will shine in Divine glory. You will be placed in holy
surroundings as Uttarakashi, Himalayas, Prayag, etc., where you can perform Tapas, Sadhana and
meditation amidst holy persons and can have Self-realisation.
Under the security of the changeless law of cause and effect, a man can serenely proceed to
achieve any thing he desires to accomplish. Therefore entertain Divine thoughts. You are sure to
succeed in your well-directed efforts. In nature nothing is lost. Again as B

Rely On Your Own Self

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 23, 2011 at 7:00pm

Be courageous, candid and modest. Respect your superiors. Be ever vigilant. Have perfect
control over anger. Become the source of all good. Act according to the words of sages and saints.
Rely on your own Self. Endure suffering patiently. Be patient. Persevere. Help is bound to come.
Be devoted to God. Purify the mind. Sit in a solitary place for some hours daily. Withdraw
all the senses from their objects. Bring the mind under control. Turn it towards God. The Divine
grace will descend upon you.
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The Cosmic Energy is already there yet some of the very specific moment comes in our life through that we get energized hugely and such often comes once in a year so The Lord Jesus coming very closer

Posted by Kriyananda Maharshi Dayananda on December 23, 2011 at 8:56am

The Cosmic Energy is already there yet some of the very specific moment comes in our life through that we get energized hugely and such often comes once in a year so The Lord Jesus coming very closer to us at this very fabulous Merry Christmas Day and knocking our door of soul by dispersing the energy of love and power of knowledge to get enlighten spiritually so that we can enjoy this life happily and completely.

Taking this as an opportunity I too extending my very best wishes to all my friends

Be Self-Controlled

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 22, 2011 at 7:00pm

Spiritual life is not an idle talk. It is actual living in the Atman. It is a transcendental
experience of unalloyed bliss. It is a life of fullness and perfection.
Be self-controlled. Be just. Know the right. Keep your promise. Be noble and impartial. Be
like the ocean in depth of devotion, like the Himavan in firmness.
Cultivate peace in the garden of your heart by removing the weeds of lust, hatred, greed,
selfishness and jealousy. Know and feel always that you are the all-pervading, immortal
consc

Do Kirtan Regularly

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 21, 2011 at 7:00pm

Sankirtan is food for the mind and the Soul. Sankirtan is a Divine tonic. Sankirtan is a potent
healing balm for the shattered nerves. Sankirtan is a celestial nectar. Drink the nectar daily by doing
Sankirtan in Brahmamuhurta and night.
The strength and intensity of devotion depends upon the completeness of the self-surrender
and sacrifice. As the vast majority of persons keep certain subtle desires for secret gratifications,
they do not grow in devotion. The two obstacles to self-surrender are desi

Guruji's Yoga Quote#2

Posted by Arun Kapania on December 21, 2011 at 6:59pm

Yoga is the golden key which unlocks the door to peace, tranquility and joy. - B K S Iyengar

Name Is Verily Omnipotent

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 20, 2011 at 7:00pm

Name of the Lord is a potent unfailing antidote for those who are bitten by the serpent of
Samsara. It is a nectar (Amrita) that can confer immortality and perennial Peace. Yama is terribly
afraid of those who repeat the names of the Lord. He cannot approach them. Repeat the name of the
Lord always and attain the fearless state.
May the Lord guide you in all your activities. May He enlighten your path enabling you to
achieve the goal of life, viz., Self-realisation, your birthright. May you live drow

God Is Love

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 19, 2011 at 7:00pm

God is Truth. God is love. Speak the Truth. Love everyone. You will realise Him quickly.
Have Satsanga with Sadhus, Sannyasins and Bhaktas. This alone can give you Viveka, Vairagya, spiritual strength and peace of mind. There is no other way. Hunt out for Sadhus. They are everywhere. Sincerity and earnestness are needed in you. They are ever ready to receive you lovingly with outstretched hands.
By Satsanga your mind will be saturated as sugar in water with thoughts of God, with Divine Glory, Divi

Follow The Instructions Of Sages

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 18, 2011 at 7:00pm

Just as the man who runs after two rabbits will not catch hold of any one of them, so also a
meditator who runs after two conflicting thoughts will not get success in any one of the two
thoughts.
Have only one Divine thought all times. Stick to it tenaciously at any cost. Run after the
thought with the greater vigour, strength and one-pointedness. Success is bound to come. Do not be
anxious. Do not act according to the dictates of your mind. Act according to the words of Sages and
Saints. Mere remembr

To have power means to enjoy the variety of life.

Posted by VISHNU ER on December 18, 2011 at 5:43am

to have powoer means to enjoy the variety of life.

Expression: When there is the inner strength there is enthusiasm to give the best and also to learn and improve with every obstacle. To work with inner power is to be like a skilled player whose focus is on enjoying the match too rather than just on winning.

Experience: When I have learned the art of focusing on my strengths, I am able to enjoy the variety scenes that life brings for me. I would enjoy dealing with all these different scenes in a n

Have Satsanga With Sages

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 17, 2011 at 7:00pm

Be sincere at heart. Don’t run after the shadowy toys of name and fame. Name and fame are
illusory. They are mere vibrations in the air. Nobody can earn an everlasting name in this Mayaic
plane. Care not for the little perishable things. Care for the everlasting Reality only.
Do constant selfless service silently with thoughts of God and Bhava within. Never grumble
or murmur when you do service to others. Watch for opportunities to serve. Never miss a single
opportunity. Create opportunities. Create

Worship Your Teacher

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 16, 2011 at 7:00pm

Be free from desires. Thirst for the knowledge of God. Engage yourself in performing
selfless service. The Divine vision and intuition will dawn in you.
Worship your father, mother, the teacher and guests as veritable Gods, without regarding
them as mere human beings. Pay them due reverence. Serve them with great respect. Do not yield to
fatalism. Change your habits. Lead a virtuous life. Eradicate greed and anxiety. Give up vanity. Be
devoted to the Lord. The Divine Light will dawn in you.
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Understand The Law

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 15, 2011 at 7:00pm

No event can occur without a positive, definite cause at the back of it. Everything follows the law of cause and effect. This law is quite mysterious. That is the reason why Lord Krishna says:
“Gahana Karmano gatih—Mysterious is the nature of action.” All the physical and mental forces
in nature obey this grand law of cause and effect. Law and Law-giver are one.
You can change your thoughts and habits and mould a new character. You can become a righteous man and a saint by doing virtuous actions an

Sing The Lord’s Glory

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 14, 2011 at 7:00pm

Worship the Lord at all times with all your heart and with all your mind. Sing His glory.
Remember His name always. All miseries will come to an end. Your heart will be purified. The
Lord will soon reveal Himself to you. You will feel His Presence.
Pray fervently to the Lord for the descent of the Divine Light. Crave for His Mercy. Weep
for His separation on account of Viraha. Yearn for communion with Him. Melt the mind in the Agni
of Divine Love. Burn the body in the fire of devotion. Drink the hone

Develop Devotion

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 13, 2011 at 7:00pm

Control your mind, speech and actions. Speak the truth. Be calm. Discipline the senses.
Hear, recite, sing and meditate on the deeds, qualities and Avataras of Hari.
Have exclusive devotion to the Lord. Give your whole mind to Him. Do not allow any
outside worldly impressions wherein there is an iota of selfish desire to enter into your
subconscious mind. Learn how to sing, interchange devotion and love each other and speak to each
other of the glory of the Lord, till your hairs stand on end and sing

Realise The Lord Through Prem

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 12, 2011 at 7:00pm

Lord Siva is the Supreme Soul, the Antaryamin, the protector of all beings. He is
omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent. He was never born. He never died.
If you are a true seeker of God, you will meet Him within a moment. Remember Him
always. Live by His name. Sing His praises. Search for Him in your heart of hearts. Learn from the
devotees the way to love and serve Him, the support of your soul, the only sovereign of the whole
world, the Indweller of your heart and the inner Ruler.
May you remember th

Prayer Works Wonders

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 10, 2011 at 7:00pm

Prayer has tremendous influence. Mahatma Gandhiji is a great votary of prayer, if the prayer
is sincere and if it proceeds from the bottom of your heart (Antarika), it will at once melt the heart of
the Lord.
Lord Krishna had to run bare-footed from Dvaraka on hearing the heart-felt prayer of
Draupadi. Lord Hari, the mighty ruler of this universe apologised to Prahlad for coming a little late
when the latter prayed. How merciful and loving is the Lord! Do not argue about the efficacy of
prayer. You wi

Aspire Fervently

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 9, 2011 at 7:00pm

Give up thirsting for sensual objects. Cling fast to the faith in the Divinity. Aspire fervently
and constantly. You will have pure mind. Never hurt a man in thought, word or deed. Always do
good and kind acts. Purge yourself of all miseries and sorrows. Merge in calmness and silence. You
will attain supreme peace and eternal happiness.
Destroy the tossing of the mind through Viveka, constant meditation and ceaseless Brahma
Vichara (Atmic enquiry). Direct your attention to selfless service and worshi

Stick To Your Principles

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 8, 2011 at 7:00pm

Follow the Truth always. Strive for it ever in thought, word and deed. Be compassionate. Be
bold. Resign yourself to the Lord. There is no room for lamentation and despair.
Stick tenaciously to your principles and ideals. ‘Do your duty without looking to the fruits
or consequences of your actions and God will be with you. Become dispassionate. Learn to
discriminate. Know thyself and be free from attachment. You will go beyond “Time” and “Death.”
From "Light, Power and Wisdom" by Swami Sivananda (1987

Be Fiery In Your Determination

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on December 7, 2011 at 7:00pm

Be always cheerful and smile away your worries. Follow the correct principles of living. Be
temperate in eating, drinking, sleeping, amusements and in all other things. Cultivate a very strong
faith in God.
Silence the surging emotions and bubbling thoughts. Do not be carried away by the
temptations of the world. Be careful. Be wise. Get away from the company of worldly-minded
persons. Put your heart, mind, intellect and soul even in your smallest act. Always act with faith and
determination. Be firm

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Conquer Nature

Rely On Your Own Self

The Cosmic Energy is already there yet some of the very specific moment comes in our life through that we get energized hugely and such often comes once in a year so The Lord Jesus coming very closer

Be Self-Controlled

Do Kirtan Regularly

Guruji's Yoga Quote#2

Name Is Verily Omnipotent

God Is Love

Follow The Instructions Of Sages

To have power means to enjoy the variety of life.

Have Satsanga With Sages

Worship Your Teacher

Understand The Law

Sing The Lord’s Glory

Develop Devotion

Realise The Lord Through Prem

Prayer Works Wonders

Aspire Fervently

Stick To Your Principles

Be Fiery In Your Determination

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