Sri M said ...
It’s not necessary to have a Guru, in the case of some people. But I think a guide is required. The Guru should not become more important than the teaching. Then it becomes more of a Guru worship.
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Sri M said ...
Divinity exists in the core of our being, within our hearts. Spiritual life is the way of discovering that divine spark. In the process, one is supposed to do good deeds, through which the world ge...
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Listen to the pure music of the flute. Hopefully, you might go beyond the language to Is-ness. It is the sound of the flute that takes you to Krishna.
Sri M said ...
Atmano mokshartha Jagat hitaya cha. It’s not just the liberation of oneself that one needs to take care of. We should also keep the welfare of the world in mind. A yogi can lead a balanced life onl...
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When we attain the goal, when you touch That, all the effort put into it is worth it. There is nothing more to be attained, there is nothing more valuable. What is more valuable than finding out th...
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Bring about a change in your day-to-day life and transparency in your character and conduct. Without which we may continue to meditate for years, but nowhere will we go. Because, the first reflecti...
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You have to practice your sadhana. Make time for it and practice as much as possible.
Sri M said ...
On the spiritual path, an important requirement is fearlessness. We must not be afraid of public opinion. The last vice that a human being has to overcome is shame.
Sri M said ...
The first characteristic of a person who has attained the spiritual Truth is - the heart and mind become calm, quiet and content.
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How can I practice kindness? Kindness has to come naturally. Imitating a practitioner of kindness is always better than a fellow who is cruel. Practice kindness to all living beings, as much as pos...
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One of the great obstacles, impurities to Truth is sloth. Swami Vivekananda realized it, and implemented it. He said, ‘you fellows cannot meditate 24 hours a day, therefore work’. It prevents you f...
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One of the greatest obstacles to meditation is sleep. And without overcoming the desire to sleep, nobody can attain the high goal of turiya. It is not possible. If you are a sadhaka, you have to fi...