The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph. Self-realization demands very great struggle. Sivananda More Quotes by Sivananda More Quotes From Sivananda Eating, drinking. sleeping, pro-creating. A little laughter, a lot of tears. Is this all there is to life? Don't die like a worm on the surface of the planet. WAKE UP and be all that you can be, you are so much more than that. Sivananda laughter drinking sleep To achieve that state of lasting happiness and absolute peace, we must first know how to calm the mind, to concentrate and go beyond the mind. By turning the mind's concentration inward, upon the self, we can deepen that experience of perfect concentration. This is the state of Meditation. Sivananda lasting-happiness self perfect Every temptation that is resisted, every evil thought that is curbed, every desire that is subdued, every bitter word that is withheld, every noble aspiration that is encouraged, every sublime thought that is cultivated, adds to the development of will-force, good character, and attainment of eternal bliss and immortality. Sivananda temptation evil character Ahimsa is not mere negative non-injury. It is positive, cosmic love. It is the development of a mental attitude in which hatred is replaced by love. Ahimsa is true sacrifice. Ahimsa is forgiveness. Ahimsa is Sakti (power). Ahimsa is true strength. Sivananda sacrifice hatred attitude Peace is the most covetable possession on the earth. It is the greatest treasure in all the universe. Peace is the most important and indispensable factor for all growth and development. It is in the tranquility and quiet of the night that the seed slowly sprouts from under the soil. The bud opens in the depth of the most silent hours. So also, in a state of peace and love, people evolve, grow in their distinctive culture, and develop perfect civilization. Sivananda greatest-treasure night civilization Learn to give, give in plenty, give with love, give without any expectation, one does not lose anything by giving, on the other hand you get back a thousand fold. Sivananda expectations giving hands Thinking of disease constantly will intensify it. Feel always 'I am healthily in body and mind'. Sivananda body mind thinking Be tolerant. Behold the unity of all faiths, cults, creeds and religions. Respect the views, opinions and sentiments of all. Sivananda unity respect views Rise above the deceptions and temptations of the mind. This is your duty. Learn to become wise. Desire nothing, give up all desires and be happy. The real spiritual progress of the meditator is measured by the extent to which they achieve inner tranquility and freedom from desire. Sivananda giving-up spiritual wise The practice of 'asanas' and 'pranayama' wards off disease and helps to maintain alertness. Sivananda asana disease practice Intuition transcends reason, but does not contradict it Sivananda intuition reason doe Fame is the penalty of success. Jealousy is the penalty of fame. Sivananda penalties fame Common sense is the fundamental factor in all spiritual disciplines. No rule is an eternal rule. Rules change from place to place, time to time and from one condition to another condition. Sivananda common-sense discipline spiritual Look within. Sivananda ocean soul spiritual You should always keep your word. All the setbacks in life come only because you don't keep your word. Sivananda wisdom hope integrity Live in the present, forget the past. Give up hopes of future. Sivananda future giving-up yoga There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment. Sivananda laughter joy happiness This world is your body. This world is a great school, This world is your silent teacher. Sivananda yoga teacher school Adhere To - Faith, Unity, Sacrifice. Avoid - Back-biting, Falsehood and Crookedness. Admire - Frankness, Honesty, and Large-heartedness. Control - Tongue, Temper, and Tossing of the mind. Cultivate - Cosmic Love, Forgiveness and Patience. Hate - Lust, Anger, and Pride. Sivananda honesty hate character You can have calmness of mind at all times by the practice of yoga. You can have restful sleep. You can have increased energy, vigour, vitality, longevity, and a high standard of health. You can turn out efficient work within a short space of time. You can have success in every walk of life. Sivananda yoga practice sleep
