Sunday, 3 November 2013

Sermonettes of Swami Sivananda

                                                                   The Soul
Be Self-controlled
Spiritual life is actually living in God. It is a life of fullness and perfection; a transcendental experience of unalloyed Bliss. Be self-controlled, be just, noble and impartial. Cultivate peace in the garden of your heart by removing the weeds of lust, hatred, greed, selfishness and jealousy. Know that you are one with God.
Divine Awakeners
Trials and tribulations do not make a sincere devotee lose his faith in God. Love is imperishable and the ultimate Truth. Love is the greatest power in this planet and the basis of life. It is the essence of religion. Build your life on the great ideals of selfless service and all other ideals will manifest in life through these. Keep the mind fully occupied and aim at perfection. Fear not, grieve not, worry not – be cautious, vigilant, reflect and meditate. A sincere prayer gives tremendous strength and removes all evil thoughts.
Anger
Anger begets eight kinds of vices and all evil qualities proceed from anger. If you eradicate anger, all bad qualities will die by themselves. It is anger that brings destruction to a man. An aspirant should have perfect control over his temper. Watch the mind carefully; divert the mind immediately and keep it fully occupied whenever agitation sets in and your temper flares. You may fail several times, but gradually you will gain strength and anger will disappear.
                                                                                               to be continued

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