Wednesday, 13 November 2013

Sermonettes of Swami Sivananda


Earthly Life
Sensual Enjoyment
Sensual enjoyment is attended with various defects; pains, weaknesses, attachments, slave mentality, bad habits, cravings and mental restlessness among others. Therefore,  shun all sorts of sensual enjoyments. Enjoy and experience the unchanging, infinite and supreme happiness which must come from a Being in whom there is no change.
Obstacles to Self-Surrender
The strength and devotion depends upon the completeness of the self-surrender and sacrifice. The vast majority of us keep certain subtle desires for secret gratification, we do not grow in devotion. The two obstacles to self-surrender are desires and egoism.
Be Brave
Every difficulty is an opportunity to develop your will and grow strong – welcome it. Difficulties strengthen your will, augment your power of endurance and turn your mind towards God. This is the beginning of a new life, a life of expansion, glory and Divine splendour. Tread the spiritual path and realise: “I am the Immortal Self”.
                                                                                                                 to be continued

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