MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1163

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1163

Radhe  krishna,

Have a blessed day,

SUSPICION

Swami Sivananda

Too much suspicious nature is also very bad. This is the opposite of over-credulousness. Mind always moves in extremes. The husband suspects the wife; the wife suspects the husband. There is always a tug-of-war and trouble in the house. The employer suspects his employee, and vice versa. How can business go on smoothly? The world moves on faith. A measure of faith is very necessary in life. A little trust, goodwill and understanding make life tolerable. By a positive attitude one can certainly improve a man who is in the wrong path. By suspicion one can turn even a good man sour. Your attitude to others is a reflection of your mind. If people are too much suspicious, friction and rupture will always go on. Allow a margin and try the goodness in others to prove itself. Do not go to extremes. Do not be over-credulous. Do not be over-suspicious.

Know the value of time. You cannot salvage a second spent in worthless ways. Time is most precious. Utilise every second in spiritual pursuits and service.

- Swami Sivananda

The great goal of life is God-realisation. Live to attain this aim. This goal alone is worth
attaining in this life. Pray to the Lord daily. Speak the truth. Do not hate anyone. Respect elders.
Help others. Live a simple and pure life. This is Divine life. This leads you to attain perfection in
life.
Swami Chidananda  

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1162

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1162

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

ADVICE TO SANNYASINS

Swami Sivananda

Sannyasins, however exalted they may be in spirituality, should not eat meat, eggs, etc., and should not take tobacco, Ganja and opium. They should not smoke also. If they do so, they set up a very bad example to the public. They should lead an ideal exemplary life and advice the householders to give up meat, eggs, etc. Mind always imitates. If the Guru eats one pound of meat daily, the disciple will eat five pounds daily. "Yatha Guru Tatha Sishyal"— "Just as the Guru is, so is the disciple. " Sannyasa is sterner stuff, indeed. Comfortable Sannyasa is very dangerous. It is no Sannyasa at all. All the rules prescribed for Sannyasins in the Narada-Parivrajaka-Upanishad should be rigidly followed by Sannyasins. Then only they can shine as true ideal Sannyasins. Then only they can set an example to the householders. Glory to the true, ideal Sannyasin, who leads an exemplary life! This world is in dire need of true, ideal Sannyasins who will serve the country and humanity with Atma Bhava and disseminate Self-knowledge and Bhakti, far and wide. May Sannyasins, the repositories of divine knowledge, the torch-bearers of Truth, the beacon light of this world, the corner-stones of spiritual edifice and the central pillars of the eternal Dharmas of religion, guide the different nations of the world.

Inner urge towards the spiritual life and the heart’s desire to draw closer unto and commune
with the Supreme is a gift from God. It is a practical expression of Grace.
Peace is a divine attribute. It is a quality of the Soul or Atman. It is found only in the pure
heart. Real inner Peace is independent of external conditions. By feeling the Lord’s presence
everywhere, you can become fearless, and enjoy infinite peace and bliss
Swami Chidananda 

Tapas is the process of stilling the senses and the mind and allowing the lustre of the Atman to manifest itself spontaneously.

- Swami Krishnananda 

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

ADVICE TO SANNYASINS

Swami Sivananda

Sannyasins, however exalted they may be in spirituality, should not eat meat, eggs, etc., and should not take tobacco, Ganja and opium. They should not smoke also. If they do so, they set up a very bad example to the public. They should lead an ideal exemplary life and advice the householders to give up meat, eggs, etc. Mind always imitates. If the Guru eats one pound of meat daily, the disciple will eat five pounds daily. "Yatha Guru Tatha Sishyal"— "Just as the Guru is, so is the disciple. " Sannyasa is sterner stuff, indeed. Comfortable Sannyasa is very dangerous. It is no Sannyasa at all. All the rules prescribed for Sannyasins in the Narada-Parivrajaka-Upanishad should be rigidly followed by Sannyasins. Then only they can shine as true ideal Sannyasins. Then only they can set an example to the householders. Glory to the true, ideal Sannyasin, who leads an exemplary life! This world is in dire need of true, ideal Sannyasins who will serve the country and humanity with Atma Bhava and disseminate Self-knowledge and Bhakti, far and wide. May Sannyasins, the repositories of divine knowledge, the torch-bearers of Truth, the beacon light of this world, the corner-stones of spiritual edifice and the central pillars of the eternal Dharmas of religion, guide the different nations of the world.

Inner urge towards the spiritual life and the heart’s desire to draw closer unto and commune
with the Supreme is a gift from God. It is a practical expression of Grace.
Peace is a divine attribute. It is a quality of the Soul or Atman. It is found only in the pure
heart. Real inner Peace is independent of external conditions. By feeling the Lord’s presence
everywhere, you can become fearless, and enjoy infinite peace and bliss
Swami Chidananda 

Tapas is the process of stilling the senses and the mind and allowing the lustre of the Atman to manifest itself spontaneously.

- Swami Krishnananda 

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1161

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1161

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

ADVICE TO SANNYASINS

Swami Sivananda

A Sannyasin should understand that this body which is supported by the pillars of bones, bound by ligaments, which is plastered over with flesh and blood, and covered with skin, as the foul-smelling refuge of urine and excreta. He shall have to quit this bodily frame which is subject to old age and imbecility which is the abode of diseases, afflicted with pain and suffering, the transitory embodiment of material elements, characterised by the impure quality of Rajas and Tamas. A Sannyasin must constantly mutter the sacred Mantras related to the Wisdom of Brahman and the sentences of the Vedanta which treat of the Eternal Truth. Brahman is the refuge of the all-knowing as well as ignorant beings. It is the final Goal of the aspirations of all who wish to become Immortal.  

Renunciation of the ego that comes out of this ignorance, this identification�that is sannyasa. Renunciation of selfishness that springs out of the ego�that is sannyasa. Renunciation of attachment that springs out of another aspect of ego, I-ness and mine-ness�that is sannyasa. Renunciation of desires, the innumerable desires�their number is legion�that follow in the train of ego identification, attachment and selfishness�that is real tyaga that is real sannyasa.

- Swami Chidananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

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MES> FOR CONTEMPLATION 1160

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1160

 Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

ADVICE TO SANNYASINS

Swami Sivananda

Sannyasins do not want to remove Mala (impurities) by Nishkamya Karma Yoga. They think that service and Bhakti are nothing. They at once shave their heads, put on coloured clothes, remain in a cave and pose as great Munis or Yogins. They study a few books on Vedanta and style themselves as Jivanmuktas. This is a serious mistake. Even if there is one real Jivanmukta, he is a great dynamic force to guide the whole world. Some Sannyasins of the old, orthodox school think that a Jivanmukta is without powers. He can change or alter the destiny of the whole world.

Glorious Sannyasin! Serve everyone with intense love, without the idea of agency, without expectation of fruits, reward or even appreciation. Utilise this body-machine in selfless works. Feel that you are only Nimitta (instrument) in the hands of God or a Sakshi (witness) of Prakriti′s activities when you do Karma Yoga.

- Swami Sivananda

Man is a soul having a body. Man is essentially a spiritual being. Man’s innermost essence
is Atman or the Divine Spirit. Realising the Spirit, man achieves security, freedom, immortality
find Bliss Eternal. Therefore take up spiritual Sadhana and try to lead and live Divine Life.
Swami Chidananda 

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1159

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1159

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day.

ADVICE TO SANNYASINS

Swami Sivananda

Glorious Sannyasin! Serve everyone with intense love, without the idea of agency, without expectation of fruits, reward or even appreciation. Utilise this body-machine in selfless works. Feel that you are only Nimitta (instrument) in the hands of God or a Sakshi (witness) of Prakriti′s activities when you do Karma Yoga. Have no attachment to any place, person or thing. Keep up the mental poise amidst the toil and moil of the world without consideration of success or failure, gain or loss, victory or defeat, respect or disrespect, pleasure or pain. Have always a balanced mind. Have the mind firmly rooted in the Self amidst all activities. Then you will become a true Karma Yogi. Work elevates, when done in the right spirit. Even if people scoff at you, revile, beat, kill or taunt you, always be indifferent. Be steady in your Sadhana.

Before you open the Dispensary, offer prayers to the Lord. Treat the patients with love and
kindness. Kindness and love cure them more rapidly than medicines. See God in them. This is the
secret to attain joy and happiness
Swami Chidananda

When you see a Sannyasin, you feel happy that your friend is there. A Sannyasin is a friend of all people. He has no enemies, and no person is afraid of him. No person in the world is afraid of a Sannyasin, because he will not harm anyone. He gives abhaya, fearlessness, to all creatures.

- Swami Krishnananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1158

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1158

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

ADVICE TO SANNYASINS

Swami Sivananda

Sannyasins should, on their part, be rooted in Advaitic Consciousness. Mere study of Vichara Sagar or Panchadasi cannot bring in the experience of pure, Advaitic Consciousness. Vedantic gossiping and idle, dry talk on Brahma Sutras and Upanishads cannot help one in feeling the unity or oneness of life. There is no hope for him to feel the Advaitic unity of consciousness— "Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma" — all indeed is Brahman�, unless the aspirant destroys ruthlessly all sorts of Ghrina, hatred, petty-mindedness, jealousy, envy, ideas of superiority, and all barriers that separate man from man, by incessant, protracted service of humanity with the right mental attitude or Divine Bhava. Practical Vedanta is rare in these days. There are only dry discussions and

meaningless fights over the non-essentials of various religions.

To lead the spiritual life it is not necessary to withdraw into the forest, hide oneself in a cave or go to a mountain top. What is needed is the renunciation of false ideas, of identification with the false human personality. It requires renunciation of ego, abhimana, ahamkara, renunciation of desire, renunciation of attachment, renunciation of mamata and asakti (mine-ness and attachment).

- Swami Chidananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1157

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1157

Radhe Krishna,

Have a Blessed day.

ADVICE TO SANNYASINS

Swami Sivananda

A real Sannyasin is the only mighty potentate on this earth. He never takes anything. He always gives. It was Sannyasins only who did glorious, sublime work in the past. It is Sannyasins only who can work wonders in the present and in the future also. Sri Sankara�s name can never be obliterated so long as the world lasts. It was Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, Swami Vivekananda, Swami Dayananda, and Swami Rama Tirtha who disseminated the sublime teachings of the scriptures and preserved Hindu religion. A Sannyasin alone can do real Lokasangraha, because he has divine knowledge, he is a whole-timed man. One real Sannyasin can change the destiny of the whole world. It was one mighty Sankara who established the doctrine of Kevala Advaita philosophy. He still lives in our hearts. 

A real Sannyasin is the only mighty potentate on this earth. He never takes anything. He always gives. It was Sannyasins only who did glorious, sublime work in the past. It is Sannyasins only who can work wonders in the present and in the future also.

- Swami Sivananda

All men are, by nature, equal. One Atman dwells in all beings. Man is the trinity of body,
mind and soul. Consciousness is veiled by mind and matter. Therefore he is not able to realise his
essential Divine nature. To know one’s essential nature and realise one’s own Divinity is the
fulfilment of the mission of this human life
Swami Chidananda.

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEM{LATION 1156

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1156

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

ADVICE TO SANNYASINS

Swami Sivananda

Every religion has a band of anchorites who lead the life of seclusion and meditation. There are Bikshus in Buddhism, Fakirs in Islam, Sufistic Fakirs in Sufism, Fathers and Reverends in Christianity. The glory of a religion will be absolutely lost if you remove these hermits or Sannyasins or those who lead a life of renunciation and divine contemplation. It is these people who maintain the religions of the world. It is these people who give solace to householders when they are in trouble and distress. They are the harbingers of divine wisdom and peace. They are the messengers of Atmic knowledge and heavenly messages. They are the disseminators of Adhyatmic (spiritual) science and Upanishadic revelations. They heal the sick, comfort the forlorn, nurse the bed-ridden. They bring hope to the hopeless, joy to the depressed, strength to the weak, courage to the timid by imparting the knowledge of Vedanta and the significance of the "Tat Tvam Asi" Mahavakya. 

All men are, by nature, equal. One Atman dwells in all beings. Man is the trinity of body,
mind and soul. Consciousness is veiled by mind and matter. Therefore he is not able to realise his
essential Divine nature. To know one’s essential nature and realise one’s own Divinity is the
fulfilment of the mission of this human life.
SWAMI CHIDANANDA

A true Sannyasin performs his greatest duty not only to one's own country but to the whole world in his widespread comprehensive outlook of all life taken together. The Sannyasin truly is not a human individual but an embodiment of the power of the cosmos in some degree.

- Swami Krishnananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1155

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1155'

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

ADVICE TO SANNYASINS

Swami Sivananda

Every religion has a band of anchorites who lead the life of seclusion and meditation. There are Bikshus in Buddhism, Fakirs in Islam, Sufistic Fakirs in Sufism, Fathers and Reverends in Christianity. The glory of a religion will be absolutely lost if you remove these hermits or Sannyasins or those who lead a life of renunciation and divine contemplation. It is these people who maintain the religions of the world. It is these people who give solace to householders when they are in trouble and distress. They are the harbingers of divine wisdom and peace. They are the messengers of Atmic knowledge and heavenly messages. They are the disseminators of Adhyatmic (spiritual) science and Upanishadic revelations. They heal the sick, comfort the forlorn, nurse the bed-ridden. They bring hope to the hopeless, joy to the depressed, strength to the weak, courage to the timid by imparting the knowledge of Vedanta and the significance of the "Tat Tvam Asi" Mahavakya. 

All men are, by nature, equal. One Atman dwells in all beings. Man is the trinity of body,
mind and soul. Consciousness is veiled by mind and matter. Therefore he is not able to realise his
essential Divine nature. To know one’s essential nature and realise one’s own Divinity is the
fulfilment of the mission of this human life.
SWAMI CHIDANANDA

A true Sannyasin performs his greatest duty not only to one's own country but to the whole world in his widespread comprehensive outlook of all life taken together. The Sannyasin truly is not a human individual but an embodiment of the power of the cosmos in some degree.

- Swami Krishnananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1154

 MESSAGE FPR CONYEMPLATION 1154

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day.

SHYNESS

Swami Sivananda

Shyness is a great hindrance in the path of success in life. This is a form of timidity or low fear. Almost all boys have got this weakness. This is a feminine quality. A boy should not be shy. Shyness manifests when man is in the wrong path. A shy man cannot express his thoughts. He cannot approach any stranger freely. Modesty is not shyness. Modesty is decency or chastity. This comes out of politeness and polish of character. Shyness is a great hindrance. It should be eradicated by developing courage.

"Yourself" is the greatest obstacle to happiness, peace and fulfillment. All pain, suffering, sorrow and trouble come because of your clinging to this peculiar thing called "yourself". The greatest good that can happen is to be liberated from yourself.

- Swami Chidananda

Chant the Maha Mantra

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

BE HAPPY.

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