Observe Silence Use measured words in talking. Do not talk much. Try to finish a conversation within a few minutes. Understand the nature of the man rightly. When he enters your office or house for an interview, speak politely and with great respect for the man. Then send him away immediately and conserve your energy. […]
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Discipline of Speech Tame your tongue - it is an unruly devil. Sacrifice, gift, austerity, the study of the sacred scriptures, truthfulness - all these will help you to develop virtuous conduct. Practise austerity of speech. Whatever you speak must be truthful and beneficent. Do not utter anything that will give annoyance to anybody. A [...]Daily readings
Man of Self-Control Men of self-control become sinless and fearless. They acquire great results. Every sort of excitement is effortlessly controlled by self-control. The enemies of the self-controlled man are seen by him – they are lust, anger, desire – as if they dwell in a separate body. The self-controlled man becomes desirous of liberation. […]
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Self-Reliance Pure reason urges a man to do what is the best. The asuric (lower) nature of man fights and struggles against the higher nature of the man. The impulses of a man who has not undergone the ethical disciplines run counter to his reason. All advice, all rebuke and exhortation, all admonition found in […]
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Avoid Extremes The mind always wants to be doing something. When it attaches itself to the objects it cherishes, the mind feels amused and happy. There can be attraction without attachment. You can be attracted to a beautiful rose, but you are not attached to it. Attachment comes after possession and enjoyment. Attachment, love, ananda […]
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Elusive Happiness Man wants happiness. He tries to get it from money, from power, from woman, from son, from position and so on. He rushes from one thing to another trying to find happiness. He gets knocks, blows, failure and disappointment. He laughs, dances, weeps and mourns. His senses get exhausted. He gets disgust for […]
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Analects of Sivananda Solitude is the soul’s best friend. Silence is better than argument. He is really blessed who can suit his temper to any circumstances. Grief destroys strength, health, intellect and wisdom. Conquer grief through discrimination, enquiry, and the meditation on the Atman (Self). Worry is a waste. Avoid it. Rather sing, pray, meditate, […]
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The Foundation of Ethics Put yourself in the place of others. Learn this great secret. What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. The doctrine of unity of the Atman (the Self), is the foundation of morality. No one tries to harm himself. How can one, who knows that each […]
Ritucharya – A class on diet and lifestyle
🌷☘🌷🌷☘🌷🌷☘🌷🌷☘🌷🌷☘🌷🌷🌷☘🌷🌷☘🌷🌷☘🌷🌷☘🌷🌷☘🌷🌷🌷☘🌷🌷☘🌷 Hari OM, With Magha amavasya, (16/01/2018), we enter into Shishir Ritu – winter season, which will last for two months – January and February – Magha and Phalguna, and to stay away from different health conditions that one may face during this season, its advisable to follow the do’s and the don’ts (pathyas and apathyas) of […]
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The Peak of Perfection You can climb the peak of perfection through resolute will, intense dispassion, renunciation and rigorous meditation. Sublime divine thought is very powerful, it is a dynamic transmuting force. Diligently seek the path of truth; tread it carefully and vigilantly, for you may slip and fall. Love is harmlessness, kindness, compassion. Nothing […]