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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