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A renowned 20th-century Indian spiritual master who transformed from a medical doctor to a prolific yoga philosopher. He founded the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh, authored over 300 spiritual books, and developed a holistic approach to yoga integrating service, devotion, knowledge, and meditation. His teachings emphasized universal spirituality, transcending religious boundaries and promoting individual and collective transformation.

Sivananda Saraswati Icon Image
Sivananda Saraswati
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A renowned 20th-century Indian spiritual master who transformed from a medical doctor to a prolific yoga philosopher. He founded the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh, authored over 300 spiritual books, and developed a holistic approach to yoga integrating service, devotion, knowledge, and meditation. His teachings emphasized universal spirituality, transcending religious boundaries and promoting individual and collective transformation.

Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.

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The practice of 'asanas' and 'pranayama' wards off disease and helps to maintain alertness.

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To make the mind obey you is a spiritual discipline.

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Individual Peace paves the way for world peace. The attainment of inner calm is the greatest work you can do for humanity.

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The real spiritual progress of the aspirant is measured by the extent to which he achieves inner tranquility.

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Regular meditation opens the avenues of intuitional knowledge, makes the mind calm and steady, awakens an ecstatic feeling, and brings the practitioner in contact with the source of his/her very being.

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Intuition transcends reason, but does not contradict it

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Man is a bridge between the two worlds - the visible and the invisible.

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There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.

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When all desires of heart die, mortal man becomes Immortal.

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Do not store in your brain useless information. Learn to unmind the mind. Unlearn whatever has been of no use to you. Then only can you fill your mind with divine thoughts.

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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.

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Money can help you to get medicines but not health. Money can help you to get soft pillows, but not sound sleep. Money can help you to get material comforts, but not eternal bliss. Money can help you to get ornaments, but not beauty. Money will help you to get an electric earphone, but not natural hearing. Attain the supreme wealth, wisdom; you will have everything.

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Complete peace equally reigns between two mental waves.

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You should always keep your word. All the setbacks in life come only because you don't keep your word.

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Life is a pilgrimage. The wise man does not rest by the roadside inns. He marches direct to the illimitable domain of eternal bliss, his ultimate destination.

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Eating, drinking, sleeping a little laughter! much weeping! Is that all? Do not die here like a worm. Wake up! Attain immortal bliss!

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An ounce of practice is worth a ton of theory!

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Conquer your thoughts and you will conquer the world.

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Be tolerant. Behold the unity of all faiths, cults, creeds and religions. Respect the views, opinions and sentiments of all.

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Why do you read many books? The great book is within your heart. Open the pages of this inexhaustible book, the source of all knowledge. You will know everything.

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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.

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A wise person laughs and smiles through the eyes. . . . The smile and laughter through the eyes influence people tremendously. No energy leaks if you smile through the eyes.

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