Quotes

Sri M said...

When the mind has ceased to move, when it returns to its original state of absolute stillness, then, something takes place, which we may call the ‘understanding of the reality’. Now, to get there (...

January 20, 2015

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The moment I go deep into my consciousness, my capacity to break the bonds with the past expands. I learn to break the fetters one by one, when I go deeper and deeper into the core of my consciousn...

January 19, 2015

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My Master said, "The first step is to understand your self, your strengths, your weaknesses, what you actually are. And not start with super-imposing the idea that I am Great, I am Blissful, I am t...

January 17, 2015

Sri M said…

Your question is whether you need a teacher. Yes, you need a teacher. To learn anything, you need a teacher. But the teacher should not become more important than the teaching. There is a danger in...

January 16, 2015

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Practice kindness first. Even if it’s just imitation, it doesn’t matter. Imitating a practitioner of kindness is always better than imitating a cruel person. Practice and extend kindness to all liv...

January 15, 2015

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One of the greatest obstacles to Truth is sloth. Swami Vivekananda realized this and implemented its removal in his own life. He said one couldn’t meditate 24 hours a day; therefore, the next best ...

January 14, 2015

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I have decided to walk the path. I have decided to follow some principles. I have decided to follow a certain way of life. No matter what anybody says, I am going to do it.

January 13, 2015

Sri M said…

When a teacher gives you instructions, follow those instructions completely to the point. Don’t say that I will follow this and I will not follow that. Therefore to take a Guru, to take a spiritual...

January 12, 2015

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Spiritual life is not distinct from our day-to-day life. It is not that I do whatever with my life, and then sit down one day, and visualize the light coming into my house! It is not possible. You ...

January 11, 2015