Daily Inspirations


Philosophy of Om

The sound produced in the flowing of the river Ganges, the sound that is heard at a distance, the sound that proceeds from the bustle of the market, that is produced by the fly-wheel when it is set in motion, that is caused when it rains, or there is a…


Either You Keep the Basket in the Boat or on Your Shoulder

Once a man was sailing in a small boat with a few other people. All of a sudden the boatman said, “The boat seems to be overloaded. The water is coming up higher and higher and we are about to capsize. If we want to stay afloat, we have to lighten the…


Sivananda Gita – 5

I constantly meditate on the following: Prajnanam Brahman, aham brahmasmi, tat tvam asi, ayam atma brahman. Satyam jnanam anantam brahman, santam sivam advaitam. Aham         atma      Gudakesa.        Aham      atma      nirvikarah       sarvavyapi sv…


Real Peace Is in the Midst of Turmoil

Question: It seems that whenever things are very calm and tranquil, one can be sure that some big turmoil will be happening at any moment. Will life always be like this? In moments of tranquility, must we always keep one eye watching for the enemy to c…


Sivananda Gita – 4

I respect all saints and prophets of all religions. I respect all religions, all cults, all faiths and all creeds. I serve all, love all, mix with all and see the Lord in all. I stick to my promises. I serve the poor. This is my delight. I do mental pr…


What Is God?

What is it that you are seeking as a spiritual seeker? Spirit. Then you should see everything in these terms: “Is it spirit or non-spirit? Is it God? Is it peaceful or peaceless? Is it permanent or changing?” Every minute you should discriminate, “Will…


Sivananda Gita – 3

I love nature, music, art, poetry, philosophy, beauty, goodness, solitude, meditation, yoga and vedanta. I am humble and simple. I am frank and straightforward. I am perfectly tolerant and catholic. I am merciful and sympathetic. I have spontaneous and…


We Are Really Fortunate

The scriptures say that it is very, very difficult to get a human birth. We see millions of various species of life, but to be born as a human being is very rare. It’s still more difficult to have a sane mind in a sound body. We must understand that we…


Sivananda Gita – 2

I am 59 (1946) now. I ever feel I am quite young. I am full of vigour, vim and vitality. I am ever cheerful. I sing, dance, run, and jump in joy. I am robust and strong. I can digest any kind of food. I continuously work, read and write. I never go to…


He Is Shedding His Light Even Today

We are extremely fortunate to celebrate the holy birthday of a great and modern saint of the world, His Holiness Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, who is shedding his light, even today, as he was doing over one hundred years ago from those holy mountains,…


Sivananda Gita – 1

I was born of P.S. Vengu Aiyar and Parvathiammal on 8th September 1887 at Pattamadai, Tirunelvely District, S. India, in the line of Appayya Dixit. My star is Bharani. I was extremely mischievous in my boyhood. I studied in the S.P.G. College, Trichy.…


Few Are Willing to Pay the Great Price

There are only a few people who really want to reach something high and are willing to pay the price for it. That great price is discipline in life. How much discipline is needed to send an astronaut to the moon? How much is necessary even to make an O…