Our Quotes of the Day:
The greatest honor God can do a soul is not give it much; but to ask much of it.
The weak can never forgive.
If you want to do one good thing in the world, the best thing you can do is give other people joy.
Let it be whatever it will be. Give up trying to manipulate. This is Freedom.
True knowledge exists in knowing that you know nothing. And in knowing that you know nothing, that makes you the smartest of all.
While in some cases the damage already done may well be irreversible, in many other cases it can still be halted. It is necessary, however, that the entire human community - individuals, States and international bodies - take seriously the responsibility that is theirs.
Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it.
You and I are all as much continuous with the physical universe as a wave is continuous with the ocean.
All kinds of indications will come from above and whatever you do must be referred to the Above.
SELF-SURRENDER IS THE HIGHEST AND EASIEST method for enlightenment. One who has surrendered himself is always protected by the divine power. One who possesses nothing and has no one to protect him belongs to God and is constantly under the protection of the Divine.
A lily or a rose never pretends, and its beauty is that it is what it is.
With every minute, every breath, every atom of our bodies, we should repeat this mantra: “dedication, dedication, giving, giving, loving, loving.” That is the best yoga which will bring us permanent peace and joy.
Success is hastened or delayed by one's habits.
Your desire for perfection is the cause of anger. Leave room for imperfection. Perfection in action is almost impossible.
Preach the gospel wherever you can; when all else fails use words.
How to get rid of the mind? Is it the mind that wants to kill itself? The mind cannot kill itself. So your business is to find the real nature of the mind. Then you will know that there is no mind. When the Self is sought, the mind is nowhere. Abiding in the Self, one need not worry about the mind.
Do not carry with you your mistakes. Do not carry your cares. Travel on alone. Like an elephant in the forest.
The trouble with many religions, accused of wishful thinking, is that they are not wishful enough. They show a deplorable lack of imagination.
Christ remains primary in your life only when he enjoys the first place in your mind and heart. Thus you must continuously unite yourself to him in prayer.... Without prayer there can be no joy, no hope, no peace. For prayer is what keeps us in touch with Christ.
One who has control over his speech and actions will conquer the world.
The function of education is to help you from childhood not to imitate anybody, but be yourself all the time.
Joy lies in the fight, in the attempt, in the suffering involved, not in the victory itself.
Atmosphere is a silent music. It has its effect upon the listener, exciting or peaceful, whatever it may be.
