Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda

Humility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.

Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda

Desire is poverty. Desire is the greatest impurity of the mind. Desire is the motive force for action. Desire in the mind is the real impurity. Even a spark of desire is a very great evil.

Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda

Terrible is the fight put up by the senses. Fight bravely! Conquer them you must.

Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda

God is all-full. He is self-contained. He is eternal satisfaction.

Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda

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

Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda

If you do not know the laws of right conduct, you cannot form your character.

Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda

Go beyond science, into the region of metaphysics. Real religion is beyond argument. It can only be lived both inwardly and outwardly.

Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda

It is divinity that shapes, not only your ends, but also your acts, your words and thoughts.

Swami Sivananda
Swami Sivananda

Practice meditation regularly. Meditation leads to eternal bliss. Therefore meditate, meditate.