Question: When we feel an extra surge of love from within, what can we do to keep that love flowing instead of being blocked up inside or focused all on one person? Sri Gurudev: When you feel that extra surge of love, you have hundreds of opportunities…
Daily Inspirations
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Fear is a great human curse. It is your worst enemy. Fear assumes many forms and blights many lives. But a calm mind brings courage. Then you will face the trials and difficulties of the spiritual path without fear. Fearlessness is a divine quality. Wh… |
If you cannot control your ordinary, earthly,human nature, you are not going to realize the spirit. Control the tongue, control the eye, control the flesh, control the food. Why? Because we are rising above nature so that we will not be controlled by i… |
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Use measured words in talking. Do not talk much. Try to finish a conversation within a few minutes. Understand the nature of the man rightly. When he enters your office or house for an interview speak politely and with great respect for the man. Then s… |
If you want to give some advice, your first duty is to look and see if that person will accept it, if he or she will be benefited by your saying something. If the person gets upset, it shows that you don’t know how to say it gently in the proper way. I… |
Tame your tongue – it is an unruly devil. Sacrifice, gift, austerity, the study of sacred scriptures, truthfulness – all these will help you to develop virtuous conduct. Practise austerity of speech. Whatever you speak must be truthful and beneficial.… |
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When we win a war, it is a one-sided victory. A true victory should be for the benefit of everyone. If it is your victory alone, you may win the war now, but your enemy will be waiting for another opportunity to fight and be victorious over you. How ca… |
Men of self-control become sinless and fearless. They acquire great results. Every sort of excitement is effortlessly controlled by self- control. The enemies of the self-controlled man are seen by him – they are lust, anger, desire – as if they dwell… |
Let us not deny anybody just because he or she follows a certain path or doesn’t follow a certain path. Ultimately, we are all learning. If anyone is interested in knowing what practices you are doing, talk about it; explain how you have benefited, but… |
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Pure reason urges a man to do what is the best. The asuric (lower) nature of man fights and struggles against the higher nature of the man. The impulses of a man who has not undergone the ethical disciplines, run counter to his reason. All advice, all… |
Wherever you are, whatever you do, have discipline in your life. Discipline your mind, discipline your senses, discipline your body. When we want a big reward, we have to pay a big price. Nothing comes easily. Even for a few minutes of ego gratificatio… |
In this ocean of samsara (worldly existence) desires are like crocodiles. Kill them as soon as they arise on the surface of the mind. Do not yield to them, do not become despondent about all the trials that beset you. Make friends with the pure (satvic… |
