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Do not identify

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 19, 2011 at 2:00pm

Do actions without the idea of agency, without expectation of fruits, without attachment to the actions themselves, balanced in success and failure. You will not be bound by actions.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Be Bold

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 18, 2011 at 2:00pm

Stand up. Have mastery over the senses. Be devoted to Atman. Destroy all doubts through Satsanga , study, enquiry, meditation and wisdom.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

Steamroller (Juggernaut part 4 - revisited)

Posted by Christopher Stewart on July 17, 2011 at 10:54pm

(« Wilesco D36 steamroller » by Morn)

« Steamroller » is the fourth chapter of « Juggernaut. » In the storyline of the suite, it represents the apex of pain, and the metanoia.

The instrumental is one of the most busy pieces of music that I’ve written up to now, and features a personal record for odd meters with an organ riff in 23. It is intended to hit hard and convey a feeling of inexorable mercilessness.

I have no plans to augment the composition with vocals at this point, but here's the poetry

Master your senses – attain the Eternal

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 17, 2011 at 2:00pm

Keep the senses from attraction and repulsion. Attain mastery over the senses. Discipline the senses and the mind. You will not be affected now even if you move among sense-objects.
He who is free from desires, cravings, attachment, egoism, and mine-ness, attains the Peace of the Eternal.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes fro

Oneness

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 16, 2011 at 2:00am

If you want to attain immortality, go beyond the pairs of opposites. Endure bravely heat and cold, pain and sorrow, loss and failure, censure and dishonour. You will attain equanimity of mind, peace and poise. If you are balanced in pleasure and pain, gain and loss, victory and defeat, sin will not touch thee; you will not be affected by the fruits of your actions

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practica

Control your lower Self – realize Atman

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 15, 2011 at 2:00pm

Subdue the lower self by the Higher Self. Annihilate all desires. Slay egoism. Destroy all attachments. Meditate and rest peacefully in your own Innermost Atman, which is Existence, Consciousness and Bliss Absolute.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

Go beyond anger – enjoy Peace

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 14, 2011 at 2:00pm

Slay anger and desire. Control the thoughts. Know thyself. You will enjoy Supreme, Everlasting Peace. Anger is born of Rajas. When a desire is not gratified, anger manifests itself. Anger is a form of desire only. Slay this anger through Vichara, discrimination, patience, love, meditation, identification with the ever-serene Atman.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on Germa

Overcome desire – experience true happiness

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 13, 2011 at 2:00pm

He who has destroyed desire is really a harmonised, peaceful and happy man. Desire is insatiable. It is born of Rajas or passion. It is born of ignorance. It is an enemy of peace, wisdom and devotion. Master first the senses and then slay this desire which abides in the senses, the mind and intellect, ruthlessly through enquiry, discrimination, dispassion, devotion and meditation

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and

Musical theme

Posted by Iwan davies on July 13, 2011 at 6:50am

As a violin player there is as the title suggests a musical theme as part of my general interests. I want to advance my own playing so that I can better express myself by playing a few individual notes rather than playing a lot of notes which might not mean much. On a practical- and maybe obvious - level yoga helps with playing/practising because when a person is more physically and mentally relaxed they play better. It also enhances the creative free form side of playing. I also have a general

Go beyond pleasure – reach bliss

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 12, 2011 at 2:00pm

Sensual pleasure is the womb of pain. The cause for pain is absence of pleasure. Sensual pleasure is imaginary, illusory, fleeting and tantalising. Abandon sensual pleasure and rejoice in the Eternal Bliss of Atman.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

You are unbornYou are unborn

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 11, 2011 at 2:00am

There is no body before its birth; there is no body after its death. Think and feel that which you see now does not really exist. That which does not exist in the beginning and end does not really exist in the middle also.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Life Society

Who am I?

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 9, 2011 at 2:00pm

Thou art not this perishable body. Thou art not this changing mind. Thou art all-pervading, immortal, infinite, changeless Soul or Atman. Realise this and roam about happily.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

Brahman alone exists

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 8, 2011 at 2:00pm

This world has no real, independent existence. It appears to exist, because Brahman or the Absolute exists for ever.

From the book: Amrita Gita, by Shri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, 1887-1963.Copyright The Divine Life Society, Rishikesh. More Infos from and about Swami Sivananda on German Site: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video

I am Immortal Soul

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 7, 2011 at 2:00pm

‘I am body. I act. I enjoy. She is my wife. He is my son. This is mine.’—This is bondage. ‘I am Immortal Soul. I am non-actor, non-enjoyer. She is my soul. Nothing is mine.’

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

Meditate on Soham

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 6, 2011 at 2:00pm

Watch the breath. It sings Soham, ‘So’ during inhalation and ‘Ham’, during exhalation. It reminds you ‘I am He’. Meditate on ‘Soham’ and attain Self-realisation.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

Prepare yourself for the Highest Truth

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 5, 2011 at 2:00pm

Equip yourself with the Four Means Viveka, Vairagya, Mumukshutwa, Shatsampat. Hear the Srutis, reflect and meditate. You will attain Self-realisation.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

Repeat Vedanta Affirmations

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 4, 2011 at 2:00pm

“I am the All-pervading, Immortal Soul. I am Pure Consciousness. I am Satchidananda Svaroopa. I am witness or Sakshi.”—These are the formulas for constant meditation and assertion.

Swami Sivananda lived 1887-1963. His teachings are as much inspiring today as they were half a century ago. A life in accordance to his inspiration can lead you to joy, love and highest realisation. Quotes from Amrita Gita copyright The Divine Life Society

What is OM

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 3, 2011 at 2:00pm

OM is the symbol of Brahman. OM is your real name. Meditate on Om with Bhava and its meaning. You will attain Self-realisation

From Amrita Gita by Swami Sivananda, copyright The Divine Life Society. Swami Sivananda was a self-realized Master and a very practical Guru. Following His teachings can lead you to the Absolute.

Become a Liberated Sage

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 2, 2011 at 2:00pm

The liberated sage is ever blissful. He rests in his own Satchidananda Svaroopa. He is free from egoism, lust, hatred, greed, anger and the pairs of opposites. He has equal vision and balanced mind. He is Brahman Himself.

Taken from Amrita Gita, by Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, 1887-1963. Copyright Divine Life Society, Muni Ki Reti, Rishikesh. More Informations: Sivananda photos, Sivananda Video, Books by Swami Sivananda

Brahman alone is Real

Posted by Teachings of Swami Sivananda on July 1, 2011 at 2:00pm

This world is illusory. Brahman alone is real. You are identical with Brahman. Realise this and be free.

By Swami Sivananda, from the Book Amrita Gita. Swami Sivananda lived from 1887-1963. He was one of the great Yoga Masters of the 20th Century who made Yoga available to a great public. Copyright of the texts of Swami Sivananda The Divine Life Society Rishikesh

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Do not identify

Be Bold

Steamroller (Juggernaut part 4 - revisited)

Master your senses – attain the Eternal

Oneness

Control your lower Self – realize Atman

Go beyond anger – enjoy Peace

Overcome desire – experience true happiness

Musical theme

Go beyond pleasure – reach bliss

You are unbornYou are unborn

Who am I?

Brahman alone exists

I am Immortal Soul

Meditate on Soham

Prepare yourself for the Highest Truth

Repeat Vedanta Affirmations

What is OM

Become a Liberated Sage

Brahman alone is Real

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