MESSAGE for CONTEMPLATION 3031

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2031

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

HUMILITY

Swami Sivananda

Self-righteousness is one of the worst traits. It is more indicative of the whetting of one's own vanity than the good of others. Forcing of one's views on someone is not the job of the aspirant. He should impress and inspire through his own example. The ideal of humility constantly kept alive by a ceaseless exercise of it in service is the only sure armour against vanity and self-seeking. It should protect the striving seeker from the pitfalls of pride and Vedantic arrogance. He who effaces his little self through a life of motiveless, humble and loving service with Narayana-bhav or Brahma-bhav (attitude of worship of God), obtains a unique happiness and peace thereby. May all, therefore, realize the supreme importance of cultivating noble virtues, through selfless service. May all perceive the indispensable necessity of actively exercising them and readily and cheerfully serving as Nishkamya Karma Yogis!

The path of Yoga is no doubt difficult. One has to come across various temperaments. It is
not unoften that the student of Yoga is confronted with disappointments, failures and set-backs. The
earnest aspirant sees in all these the hidden hand of the Lord, an opportunity to perfect the imperfect
nature. Hence all such so-called obstacles are converted into opportunities to triumph over our

nature. Patience is necessary.

Swami Chidananda

It is the intensity of the desires in the mind that causes the intensity of the heaving of the breath. The more disturbed we are in our mind, the more rough and uneven is our breathing. There is no harmony in the inhaling and the expulsion of the breath in a person who is emotionally disturbed and who is in a state of tension inwardly.

- Swami Krishnananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2030

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2030

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

HUMILITY

Swami Sivananda

Self-righteousness is one of the worst traits. It is more indicative of the whetting of one's own vanity than the good of others. Forcing of one's views on someone is not the job of the aspirant. He should impress and inspire through his own example. The ideal of humility constantly kept alive by a ceaseless exercise of it in service is the only sure armour against vanity and self-seeking. It should protect the striving seeker from the pitfalls of pride and Vedantic arrogance. He who effaces his little self through a life of motiveless, humble and loving service with Narayana-bhav or Brahma-bhav (attitude of worship of God), obtains a unique happiness and peace thereby. May all, therefore, realize the supreme importance of cultivating noble virtues, through selfless service. May all perceive the indispensable necessity of actively exercising them and readily and cheerfully serving as Nishkamya Karma Yogis!

The path of Yoga is no doubt difficult. One has to come across various temperaments. It is
not unoften that the student of Yoga is confronted with disappointments, failures and set-backs. The
earnest aspirant sees in all these the hidden hand of the Lord, an opportunity to perfect the imperfect
nature. Hence all such so-called obstacles are converted into opportunities to triumph over our

nature. Patience is necessary.

Swami Chidananda

It is the intensity of the desires in the mind that causes the intensity of the heaving of the breath. The more disturbed we are in our mind, the more rough and uneven is our breathing. There is no harmony in the inhaling and the expulsion of the breath in a person who is emotionally disturbed and who is in a state of tension inwardly.

- Swami Krishnananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2029

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2029

Radhe krishna,

Have  blessed day,

IDEAL OF COMMON GOOD

Swami Sivananda

The virtues must expand in their breadth and from the individual circle gradually extend to those around oneself, then to all humanity, and finally become all-embracing and cosmic. Development and progress, if they are to extend thus into infinity, must be dynamic. On the path of moral and spiritual unfoldment, in one's quest of happiness through a life of quiescence, there is the danger of stagnation setting in at some stage or other. This is the reason why many aspirants fail to reach ethical perfection even after years of seclusion and meditation. Selfless and loving service should, therefore, never be underestimated and neglected.

With firm faith, practical application, perseverance, careful attention to even small details and fortitude in trials, you must set foot and proceed on the path of Sadhana.

- Swami Sivananda

OBSTACLES ON THE SPIRITUAL PATH
With every problem is born its solution. Therefore, be not afraid when problems arise. Make
God the Pole-star of your life. Overcome personal desire and aspire for Him alone. What is pleasant
does not necessarily lead to supreme happiness. Live for Him, Who has brought you into this world.
To know Him utilise every moment of your life well. You become what you think. God is the

greatest wealth. Bliss is within.

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2028

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2028

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

IDEAL OF COMMON GOOD

Swami Sivananda

Again, subjective virtues, developed by a life of seclusion and isolation to attain to fullness and perfection, should be actively exercised, in the service of others. One must not rest satisfied with merely eliminating the negative traits in oneself, in being virtuous in a negative way. There must be a positive passion for putting into practice the good in us for the enhancement of the joy and welfare of all creatures. Only then would these virtues justify themselves; only then would they become ripe fruits, or fully blossomed flowers, as it were. One cannot be compassionate at heart, and yet do nothing for the suffering of others. 

Take God’s Name always. Rama Nama will cure all the ills of life. Have intense faith in His
Name. He and His Name are one and the same. There is no difference. Feel His presence

everywhere.

Swami Chidananda

…

The Sankhya and the Bhagavadgita tell us that the material of the universe, which is called prakriti, is constituted of three forces � equilibrium, called sattva, disturbance and activity, called rajas, and fixity and stability, called tamas. The mind has these characteristics.

- Swami Krishnananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2027

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2027

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

CULTIVATION OF VIRTUES

Swami Sivananda

Moreover, certain noble traits exist in man in dual aspect, latent and manifest. For example, the latent quality of purity is manifest as chastity in actual life. Fearlessness becomes manifest as positive courage when a sudden crisis calls it forth, when a dangerous emergency arises. A habitual state of self-restraint manifests itself as a deliberate act of self-control in the face of an actual temptation. So far as complete and balanced development of both the aspects is concerned, Karma Yoga becomes indispensable.

The spiritual path is a question of supply and demand. If the demand is there in the form of constant aspiration and remembrance of God, the supply in the form of guidance, protection and peace is bound to manifest itself.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2026

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2026

Radhe krishna

HAve a blessed day,

CULTIVATION OF VIRTUES

Swami Sivananda

The proud and arrogant man has little scope for growth, because he feels that he knows everything. There is that self-sufficiency in his pride which leads him to think that there remains nothing for him to strive for and to acquire. Therefore, it is said that humility is the fruitful source of all virtues, and that everything that is kind and good naturally grows from it. Generosity and kindness, too, are the outcome of active contact with the suppliant and the needy, the helpless, the wretched, the distressed. Herein lies the unique, distinctive quality of Nishkamya Karma or service reverently done as worship of the Almighty, without any expectation.

A good woman is to man what banks are to the river. She is the rhythm which leads him to Truth. Her love is God's grace.

- Swami Sivananda

Your goodself will find eternal happiness only in God. Trust in Him. Have faith in Him. He
will give you all joy and happiness. Lead a life of simplicity and purity. Have fixed hours to practise
prayer and Japa. Take His sacred Name constantly. Feel His all-pervading presence wherever you

go. God is nearer than your hands and feet. He is nearer than your breath

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2025

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2025

Radhe krishna,

Have  blessed day,

IDEAL OF COMMON GOOD

Swami Sivananda

The virtues must expand in their breadth and from the individual circle gradually extend to those around oneself, then to all humanity, and finally become all-embracing and cosmic. Development and progress, if they are to extend thus into infinity, must be dynamic. On the path of moral and spiritual unfoldment, in one's quest of happiness through a life of quiescence, there is the danger of stagnation setting in at some stage or other. This is the reason why many aspirants fail to reach ethical perfection even after years of seclusion and meditation. Selfless and loving service should, therefore, never be underestimated and neglected.

With firm faith, practical application, perseverance, careful attention to even small details and fortitude in trials, you must set foot and proceed on the path of Sadhana.

- Swami Sivananda

OBSTACLES ON THE SPIRITUAL PATH
With every problem is born its solution. Therefore, be not afraid when problems arise. Make
God the Pole-star of your life. Overcome personal desire and aspire for Him alone. What is pleasant
does not necessarily lead to supreme happiness. Live for Him, Who has brought you into this world.
To know Him utilise every moment of your life well. You become what you think. God is the

greatest wealth. Bliss is within.

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2024

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2024

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

SUBJECTIVE EFFORT

Swami Sivananda

It is evident that the recluse in retreat or the Sannyasin in seclusion may well learn a useful point or two from the Nishkamya Karma Yogi and the humble man of righteousness. No doubt, through the method of meditation one may develop several virtues of a subjective type—subjective in that they centre round and concern the Sadhak's own immediate personality. Through constant contemplation, subjectively one may acquire non-attachment to one's body and an imperviousness to the environment, or a victory over the Rajasic urge to wander aimlessly, and so on. Restraint and self-denial, too, could be acquired, to some degree, in seclusion,'

Feel the presence of the Lord wherever you go and whatever you do. This should form part of your daily spiritual life.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2023

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION  2023

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day 

SUBJECTIVE EFFORT

Swami Sivananda

On the other hand, it is only through selfless activity that one could acquire the precious gems of purity, patience and humility. Humility especially comes through service alone. In this connexion, it is of great profit to remember one point of immense practical value, i.e., of all virtues, humility forms the basis. It is only when a man is humble and feels that there is much which he does not possess and has to acquire, that there arises in him the eager desire to grow into those noble qualities he is deficient in. Here begins his systematic endeavour and attempt to acquire and possess them.

Lead a life of simplicity and purity. Remember the Lord always. Have a fixed period for
prayeLrs and Japa. Respect elders. Entertain guests. Serve thy neighbour. Lead an ideal life. Be an

example to others.

Swami Chidananda

It is the intensity of the desires in the mind that causes the intensity of the heaving of the breath. The more disturbed we are in our mind, the more rough and uneven is our breathing. There is no harmony in the inhaling and the expulsion of the breath in a person who is emotionally disturbed and who is in a state of tension inwardly.

- Swami Krishnananda

Hsve a blessed day.

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2022

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2922

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

SUBJECTIVE EFFORT

Swami Sivananda

It is evident that the recluse in retreat or the Sannyasin in seclusion may well learn a useful point or two from the Nishkamya Karma Yogi and the humble man of righteousness. No doubt, through the method of meditation one may develop several virtues of a subjective type—subjective in that they centre round and concern the Sadhak's own immediate personality. Through constant contemplation, subjectively one may acquire non-attachment to one's body and an imperviousness to the environment, or a victory over the Rajasic urge to wander aimlessly, and so on. Restraint and self-denial, too, could be acquired, to some degree, in seclusion,'

Feel the presence of the Lord wherever you go and whatever you do. This should form part of your daily spiritual life.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2021

 MESSGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2021

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

FOUNDATION OF SPIRITUAL LIFE

Swami Sivananda

It is through selfless service that one acquires the ability to accommodate oneself to the peculiarities of men and places. If, in order to experience the oneness of the Self or the unreality of the world, you confine yourself to a solitary cell and take to repeating Vedantic formulae, you run the risk of becoming indolent, eccentric and intolerant, instead. By atrophy you will lose what good traits you already had previously. It is to guard against this risk that we have the wise counsel: "Let not virtue wither for want of its exercise."

See no evil, hear no evil, talk no evil, think no evil. This is easy to say; but difficult to practise. Put it into practice. Eat a little, drink a little, talk a little; sleep a little. Do asana a little, pranayama a little, meditate a little, do vichar a little.

- Swami Sivananda

The Name of the Lord is the surest remedy for all the ills of life. Not only it removes
physical troubles, but also cures Bhava-Roga. Therefore, take the Name of the Lord with faith and

devotion. Cling to the Divine Name. The Name of the Lord is great relief and consolation.

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMANTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2020

 MESSAGE  FOR CONTEMPLATION 2020

RAdhe     krishna,

Have a blessed day,

FOUNDATION OF SPIRITUAL LIFE

Swami Sivananda

A man, abandoning society and activity as evil and shutting himself up in seclusion, isolated from mankind, so that he might grow in virtue and into sainthood through meditation, will in all probability be found to be less ready to overlook the transgressions of an erring brother than a practical humanitarian earnestly exerting himself in the field of sincere selfless service. If a monkey or a stray dog happens to enter his cottage or cave and upset his water-pot or run away with his alms, the Ekantavasi Virakta (seclusion-dwelling recluse) may perhaps shout at and curse the animal and nurse a grudge against it for days! He might even beat the offending creature. Then, again, the admirable virtue of adaptability comes only by mixing and moving among men of many moods, and dealing with those of diverse temperaments. 

The sacred and auspicious Name of Siva may be repeated all the times of the day. There is

no such restrictions that you should recite only at particular times. For a Sadhaka every moment of

his life is precious. Therefore, think of the Lord Siva always besides your morning and evening

sittings for Japa. Even in the midst of your work, you can repeat His Name mentally. There is no

fixed rule

Swami Chidananda

The mind ceases from its distracted activity so long as the prana is withheld, and similarly, the prana automatically gets restrained when the desires of the mind get attenuated.

- Swami Krishnananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare HARE 

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2119

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2119

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

SUPERCONSCIOUSNESS

Swami Sivananda

The state of Samadhi is all bliss, joy and peace. All mental activities cease in the Nirvikalpa or the highest Samadhi, there being no difference between subject and object. There are various stages of Samadhi, with modifications and without, with individuality and without, qualitatively Sattwik in nature and beyond Sattwa, the lower leading to the higher to the highest. Samadhi is not an emotional enthusiasm or an exhilarating feeling. It is direct, unique, intuitive experience of spiritual consciousness. It is not an experience that can be attained through a little practice. To attain Samadhi one should be rooted in purity, and must have a high degree of progress in meditation. Stupor is not Samadhi; inertia is not Samadhi. It is a positive awareness. 

Sing the Holy Name. It is the cure of all ills. If you are attached to the Lord, you will be released from the attachments that bind you and pull you down.

- Swami Sivananda

There is infinite Shakti in Ram Nam. Rama Nama is the remedy for all ills. Therefore, let the

sacred Name of the Lord be ever upon your lips

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare HARE 

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MESSAVGE FOR CONTEMP:ATION 2118

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2118

RAdhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

Swami Sivananda

Progress is indicated by the lustre in the eyes; brilliance in the countenance; moderation in talk, sleep and eating, and naturally of defecation and micturition; control over mind and senses; selfless ness; abstinence from all kinds of injury, through thought, word or deed; wisdom; detachment; absence of laziness and depression; alertness of mind; catholicity of outlook; strict adherence to the path of truth; eagerness to meditate for a long time; and complete lack of worldliness. There will be disinclination to indulge in worldly company; there will be love for all beings, and a growing feeling that all forms are of the Lord. There will be absence of dislike for any creature, even to those who despise and insult. There will be strength of mind to meet danger; and calamities, to bear insult and injury, to rise above likes and dislikes.

He who has no control over his senses and is a victim to his greed, lust and anger, is a miserable man. He cannot have peace even for a second. His life is a hopeless failure.

- Swami Sivananda

Do all your work as a worship or as an offering unto the Lord. Repeat the Name of the Lord
mentally all the time. Remembrance and worship are the potent means of drawing His grace.
Whatever may be your occupation, wherever you may go or travel, constantly remember Him and

offer all that you do as worship unto Him. You will soon attain Divine Grace.

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2117

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2117

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare HARE 

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2116

 MESSAGE GFOR CONTEMPLATION 2016 

radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

VISIONS IN MEDITATION Swami Sivananda Some seekers may not have any vision at all, but they will be progressing in the spiritual path. Sometimes pressure on the retina, through concentration, also causes vision. A highly emotional aspirant, with a fertile imagination, could also experience various visions. They are by themselves of no value to spiritual progress. One could see visions and yet be perfectly worldly. The sure indication of progress are the quality of character, balance of mind, purity of heart, possessionlessness, dedication to spiritual life Live in the awareness of God. Seek the company of saints. The company of saints will inspire you and you will be filled with noble thoughts. They help you to contact God. God is the only thing that is worth seeking in this world. Therefore, cling to his Divine Name. Swami Chidananda The sensory perceptions also are activated by mental cognitions only. There is an internal operation going on which energises the sense organs and drives this chariot of the body with the velocity of these horses of the senses in the direction of a set of objects to be acquired or avoided. - Swami Krishnananda CHANT MAHAMAMTRA Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare   Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPY https://sekhar789.blogspot.com/2017/02/song-of-chidaanandsivananda-bhajan22.html

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1215

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1215

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

VISIONS IN MEDITATION Swami Sivananda Some seekers may not have any vision at all, but they will be progressing in the spiritual path. Sometimes pressure on the retina, through concentration, also causes vision. A highly emotional aspirant, with a fertile imagination, could also experience various visions. They are by themselves of no value to spiritual progress. One could see visions and yet be perfectly worldly. The sure indication of progress are the quality of character, balance of mind, purity of heart, possessionlessness, dedication to spiritual life Live in the awareness of God. Seek the company of saints. The company of saints will inspire you and you will be filled with noble thoughts. They help you to contact God. God is the only thing that is worth seeking in this world. Therefore, cling to his Divine Name. Swami Chidananda The sensory perceptions also are activated by mental cognitions only. There is an internal operation going on which energises the sense organs and drives this chariot of the body with the velocity of these horses of the senses in the direction of a set of objects to be acquired or avoided. - Swami Krishnananda CHANT MAHAMAMTRA Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare   Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPY https://sekhar789.blogspot.com/2016/12/achyutam-keshavam-sivananda-bhajan23.html

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1214

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1214

Tree is made up of all the leaves taken together. Similarly, if we imagine God to be a huge tree, then each of us is like a leaf in that divine tree. That is the truth of our existence. If we can manifest this hidden true Self within us, then our human status can become splendid, extremely beautiful and divine.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1213

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATOPN 1213

RAdhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

Swami Sivananda

Progress is indicated by the lustre in the eyes; brilliance in the countenance; moderation in talk, sleep and eating, and naturally of defecation and micturition; control over mind and senses; selfless ness; abstinence from all kinds of injury, through thought, word or deed; wisdom; detachment; absence of laziness and depression; alertness of mind; catholicity of outlook; strict adherence to the path of truth; eagerness to meditate for a long time; and complete lack of worldliness. There will be disinclination to indulge in worldly company; there will be love for all beings, and a growing feeling that all forms are of the Lord. There will be absence of dislike for any creature, even to those who despise and insult. There will be strength of mind to meet danger; and calamities, to bear insult and injury, to rise above likes and dislikes.

He who has no control over his senses and is a victim to his greed, lust and anger, is a miserable man. He cannot have peace even for a second. His life is a hopeless failure.

- Swami Sivananda

Do all your work as a worship or as an offering unto the Lord. Repeat the Name of the Lord
mentally all the time. Remembrance and worship are the potent means of drawing His grace.
Whatever may be your occupation, wherever you may go or travel, constantly remember Him and

offer all that you do as worship unto Him. You will soon attain Divine Grace.

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1212

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1212

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

Swami Sivananda

in the early stages vary in different individuals, but the final acme of super consciousness is one and the same with all seekers. The preliminary experience of one aspirant may not be the same as that of another, of course. More and more dispassion and discrimination between right and wrong and the ability to abide by one's ideals, more yearning for liberation, peace, cheerfulness, contentment, fearlessness, unruffled state of mind, indicate that you are steadily advancing on the spiritual path,

Ever repeat the Name of the Lord. Feel His presence wherever you go. He is in you and you

are in Him. Let all the various duties that you discharge be as one continuous prayer to the Lord

Swami Chidananda

A mind can think only one thought at a time, and not many thoughts simultaneously. It can think many thoughts successively, but not identical thoug

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Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1211

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1211

Radhe krishna

Have a blessed day,

DHYANA AND SAMADHI

Swami Sivananda

There are no pain, sorrow, fear, doubt or delusion. You only experience: "I am the immortal Self. All indeed is God. There is nothing but God. There is no individual 'I' but the cosmic 'I'." You feel that the whole world is nothing but pure consciousness. The tables, the chairs, men, women and all other objects lose their exclusive entity and you feel them to be integrated parts of the cosmic whole. Their worldly values are now lost. They no longer distract or bind you. This rare experience will lead you to Nirvikalpa Samadhi, which is the highest state of realization, without any modification.

Be a channel for the expression of God′s perfection, God′s love, His compassion and kindness.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE F OR CONTEMPLATION 1210

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1210

Radhe krishnam

Have a blessed day,

Radhe krishna

Have a blessed day,

DHYANA AND SAMADHI

Swami Sivananda

Meditation follows concentration. The mind dwells steadily on the ideal during meditation. Deep meditation cannot come in a day, or a week or a month. You will have to struggle hard for a long time. Concentration is with effort and meditation a steady flow of thought without effort. Success in concentration leads to meditation. Later the thoughts cease to flow when the mind becomes one with the object of meditation. The meditator and the meditated become one. You then attain the state of the reception of super natural knowledge. Intuition dawns. You experience supreme bliss. The world does not exist now.

He who does good to the humanity is the best of men. True worship is in the service of suffering humanity. Become a servant of the poor and needy. Give up greatness and false idea of superiority. - Swami Sivananda

Have reverence and faith for the Name. The glory of the Name of God cannot be established
through reasoning. But it can certainly be experienced through faith, devotion and constant
repetition
Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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NESSA GE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1209

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1209

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

The various rays of the mind are collected and focused on the object of concentration. There will be no tossing of the mind when concentration is steady. When there is deep concentration you will experience great joy and spiritual intoxication. You will forget the body and the surroundings. Concentration increases by curtailing wants and desires, by observing self-restraint, purity and inner harmony, by practising Pranayama, by prayer and steady application. The life you lead, the company you resort to, the books you read, the food you take, should all be congenial to your practice of concentration.

You are simple and pure. You have to strive hard to cultivate virtues. Be noble. Be simple,
and plain like a child. Be honest and truthful. Do not forget to offer daily prayers—morning and
evening—unto the Lord. Do Japa and observe silence for half an hour daily. You will have Divine

Life

Swami Chidananda

The prayer of the great Gayatri asks not for any property, wealth or belonging that can be taken away from us one day or the other, but for that wealth, that form of riches and glory, that belonging and property which is understanding.

- Swami Krishnananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1208

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1208

Radhe Krishna,

Have a blessebd day

TYAHARA AND DHARANA

Swami Sivananda

Pratyahara is abstraction or withdrawal of the senses from the external objects. Pratyahara checks the outgoing tendency of the senses. The practice demands considerable patience and perseverance. It demands tremendous will-power. During the course of the practice you will have to withdraw the mind again and again from the sense-objects and fix it on the ideal of meditation. One who is well established in Pratyahara can meditate quite easily even in a battle field. Dharana or concentration is focalizing the mind on one single thought. During concentration, the mind becomes calm, serene and steady..

How can you get a sweet fruit from a Neem tree? Expectation of happiness from worldly objects is exactly similar to this. No happiness can be got from the world.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1207

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1207

Radhe krishnam

Have a blessed day,

ASANA AND PRANAYAMA

Swami Sivananda

Pranayama helps in mental equipoise, and maintenance of good health. Prana manifests as motion, gravitation, magnetism, electricity. The process of the control of the Prana is what is really meant by Pranayama. Pranayama removes diseases of the body, calms the mind and purifies it. It strengthens the intellect & augments the intellectual capacity. It increases the power of memory. When you practise Pranayama, you will have to be careful about your diet. You should avoid over-loading the stomach. You should take light, easily digestible and wholesome

 food.

t is in your power to determine in this life the nature of your future rebirth by controlling your actions, speeches and thoughts.

- Swami Sivananda

There is infinite Shakti in the Lord’s Name. The Lord’s Name is the solution for all the

troubles that have beset mankind in this modern age.

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1206

 MRadhe krishna,

Have aa blessed day,

ASANA AND PRANAYAMA

Swami Sivananda

Any comfortable and steady pose is Asana. A steady pose gives concentration of mind. If you have mastery over a posture, it aids meditation. There are different Asanas for physical culture, the practice of which keeps the body strong, sturdy, disease-free, and fit for the practice of Sadhana. Some of the Asanas such as Sirshasan and Sarvangasan are very useful for the preservation of good health and Brahmacharya (celibacy). Prana is energy. It is life-breath. It is the life principle. When Prana vibrates, the mind begins to think. Prana is expended in thinking, willing, acting, talking, etc. If you can control the Prana, you can control the mind easily

You should continue to repeat the sacred Mantra, Om Namah Sivaya. This has my approval. Yes, you can combine Bhakti Yoga and Raja Yoga. Try to do Japa of the sacred Mantra. Also write the Mantra on a separate notebook. This is called Likhit Japa. Write for half an hour daily. Observe Mouna while writing Japa. Practise Asanas and easy Pranayama to start with. Spend two hours in the early morning in spiritual Sadhana. Chalk out a Sadhana programme for daily practice. Swami Chidananda Our wealth is our understanding. Nobody can rob us of this property. Any property that can be taken away from us has never been ours at any time. We cannot lose what is really ours. If there is a chance of losing what we own, actually we have never owned it and we were under an illusion that it belonged to us. - Swami Krishnananda CHANT MAHAMAMTRA Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPYhttps://sekhar789.blogspot.com/2016/12/sieta-sieta-raama-bolosivananda-bhajan13.html

ESSAGE FOR CONTENPLATI)N 1206

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1205

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLLATION 1205

RAdhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

YAMA AND NIYAMA

Swami Sivananda

Yama is the practice of non-injury, truthfulness, non-deprival or integrity, celibacy and non-covetous ness. This is the foundation of Yoga. Niyama is the observance of the five canons of purity, contentment, austerity, study of religious books and worship and surrender to the Lord. Impure motives, lack of celibacy, over-eating, indolence, over-sleeping, false fears, building castles in the air, allurement of minor supernatural powers like clairaudience and clairvoyance, are all obstacles in this path.

May you ever be in constant and continuous remembrance of God, each second and each moment of your life! Live in God!

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1204

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION  1204

Radhe krishnam

Have a blessed day,

RAJA YOGA IN A NUTSHELL

Swami Sivananda

Raja Yoga means "King of all Yogas. " It aims at controlling the mental modifications, and uniting the individual soul with the cosmic soul through withdrawal, abstraction and dissolution of the mind. This can be achieved only after you have purified your mind and gained control over your senses. The eight limbs of Raja Yoga are Yama (self-restraint), Niyama (religious observances), Asana (posture), Pranayama (restraint of breath), Pratyahara (abstraction of the senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation) and Samadhi (superconsciousness).

If you do not have sustained vairagya (dispassion), you will find no improvement or progress in spirituality. Vows, austerities, energy and meditation will leak out like water from a cracked pot.

- Swami Sivananda

Kirtan purifies the mind and heart. All worldly thoughts will disappear during Sankirtan. In

this Kaliyuga, the Name of the Lord is the surest remedy for all worldly ills. Please carry on your

Sadhana with redoubled vigour and zeal.

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1203

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1203

Radhe krishna

Hace a blessed day,

Krishna says to Arjuna in the Gita: "Restraining all senses, a man should remain steadfastly intent on me. He has a stable and poised understanding whose senses are under control. " The senses are endowed with outgoing tendencies. They, therefore, drag the mind to the external objects. But the aspirant who possesses discrimination and dispassion, checks the outgoing tendencies through the process of withdrawal and converging them on the different aspects of his ideal. When the senses have been completely withdrawn from the objects, the aspirant gains equipoise and a clear vision into the nature of things. Control the eyes by denying the vision of the objects they want to see. Control the tongue by denying the delicacies it wants to eat and through the observance of Mowna(Silance). 

My advice to you is: Lead Divine Life. Practise Japa every day. Sing the Lord’s Name every
morning and evening. Take regular morning exercises. Speak the truth. Serve the elders. Study Gita
and Ramayana. Develop Bhakti. This is Divine Life. Live this noble life. You will attain

God-realisation.

Swami Chidananda

A deeply felt prayer and contemplation will reach the corners of the world. There is nothing that prayer cannot effect. Prayer is the rising of the soul within in its aspiration for the soul above, for which Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj lived and took care of us, and we live today for this very purpose.

- Swami Krishnananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSA GE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1202

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1202

Radhe krishnam

Have a blessed day,

SELF-CONTROL

Swami Sivananda

The aspirant controls his senses through Viveka or discriminative knowledge. Self-restraint is a continuous process. Eternal vigilance is the essential requisite throughout Sadhana. Even though the aspirant may possess discriminative knowledge and strive his level best to control senses, the old Samskaras may forcibly carry away his mind if he ceases to be vigilant. Although sage Viswamitra was practising severe austerities, he was carried away by his turbulent senses when he came across the celestial nymph, sent by Indra to disturb his austerities, because he was not vigilant. Just as the child enjoys full security and peace when he is in the lap of his mother, so also the aspirant can enjoy abiding peace only 

This life is too short and too precious to be wasted away in worrying what people think and say about us.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1201

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1201

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

SELF-CONTROL

Swami Sivananda

The withdrawal of the senses is a primary practice in Yoga. The senses always remain in a state of extrovertion. Success in Yoga is possible only when they have been brought under control. As the senses cannot do anything independently, control of the mind is also necessary. If you can detach the mind from the senses and the objects, you will be established in the abstraction of the senses. The senses withdraw from objects even in the case of an ignorant person who practises severe austerities and abstains from all sensual indulgence—it is also apparent in the case of a sick man because of physical weakness—but the taste or inclination or longing for the objects does not totally vanish in them,

Hey Saumya! Lead a life of perfect contentment. Contentment is the bliss of life. The cold ambrosial waters of contentment will quickly extinguish the fire of desires. Contentment is the chief sentinel who keeps watch over the domain of Peace or the Kingdom of God. - Swami Sivananda Please be regular in your daily meditation. Morning and evening, you should spend at least half an hour in meditation. Constantly live in the remembrance of the Lord. Let His sacred Name ever be on thy lips. Swami Chidananda CHANT MAHAMAMTRA Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare   Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPYhttps://sekhar789.blogspot.com/2016/12/song-of-recapitulation-by-swami.html

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1200

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1200

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

RIGHT ENDEAVOUR

Swami Sivananda

Do not expect thanks or appreciation for your work. Do it as your duty, without attachment or expectation. Only then will you be freed from the bonds of Karma and your heart will be purified soon. Keep open the portals of your heart by removing selfishness, greed, lust and wickedness, so that the Almighty Lord's Presence you may feel therein. Abandon all superstitions and narrow-mindedness. Cultivate an indomitable will. Strive ceaselessly for Self-realization. God is in our hearts. We have to search Him inside our hearts. This search of God is a question of supply and demand. If you really want God, if there is a demand for God, then the supply will come without fail.

Start this New Year feeling the Divine Presence everywhere. Constantly offer prayer to the

Lord. Feel He is your very own. Turn your gaze within and enjoy the Eternal Bliss

Swami Chidananda

Yoga has been defined as union with Reality, and it is union with every level and degree of Reality. From the lowest manifestation of Reality up to its original Absolute nature, union of oneself with it has to be attempted gradually, stage by stage.

- Swami Krishnananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1199

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

RIGHT ENDEAVOUR

Swami Sivananda

Cultivate right understanding and right thinking. Develop cosmic love, eradicate selfishness, inculcate virtuous qualities. Kill impure desires through holy desires. Do not be lazy. Be up and doing. Tear the veil of ignorance. Worship God in the poor and the sick. Understand clearly the aim of your life and chalk out the line of endeavour that is congenial to your aim. Work hard to realize the ideal. Have your ideal always before you and try at every step to live up to it. Develop a strong desire to remove carelessness and forgetfulness. Have confidence in yourself. Be self-reliant. Keep your mental poise amidst the changing phases of the world, while doing your duty as best as you can. 

There can be no question of spiritual life, spiritual experience, unless one readily and willingly attempts to control and conquer one′s lower human nature.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1198

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1198

Radhe krushna,

Have a blessed day,

MEDITATION

Swami Sivananda

Place your trust in God and thirst for His grace. Do not be moved by difficulties. They strengthen your will, augment your power of endurance and turn your mind towards God. Be optimistic. Submit not meekly to all situations. With steady effort and discipline build your character. Think rightly and clearly and become a man of measured words. Do selfless service and surrender the fruits of action to God, and pray for His mercy, divine light, purity, and guidance,

Keen observation of little things is the secret of success in art, in science, in every pursuit of life, in God-realization. Therefore, cultivate the power of quick grasping. Through observation, ability to grasp, knowledge and experience are carefully stored up.

- Swami Sivananda

Your only sole purpose in life is to attain God. All else is useless and worthless. Therefore,
strive to attain the Supreme by leading a noble life of simplicity and purity. Take the Name of the
Lord always. Let His sacred Name ever be upon your lips. His Name when sincerely taken bestows

upon you all joy and blessedness.

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1197

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATON 1197

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

MEDITATION

Swami Sivananda

Never miss meditation even for a day. Take care of your diet and company. Collect all the rays of your mind from external objects and turn the mind towards God. Persevere. Attempt again and again. Struggle hard. You will succeed. Give up all sorts of cares, worries and anxieties. Rest in the ocean of silence. Relax. Think steadily

of the object of your meditation. Place a picture of your tutelary deity or Om or any other symbol and concentrate steadily on it with eyes open. Close the eyes and visualize. Open the eyes and concentrate. Repeat the process.

Ever remain immersed in the thought of God for God is everywhere. There is no place

where He is not. He is in you and you are in Him. Feel this by regular worship and prayer to God

Swami Chidananda

The Spiritual seeker is apramatta, he is always vigilant, and always walks with open eyes so that he may not fall into a pit. The spiritual aspirant can never afford to be wool-gathering or absent-minded. "Oh, I did it by mistake," one cannot say. He cannot afford to make that mistake.

- Swami Krishnananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1196

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 1196

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

THOUGHT-CULTURE

Swami Sivananda

Desire, thought and action are inter-related. Substitute mundane desires by holy aspiration. It is thought that moves the body to action. There is thought behind every action and if you entertain bad thoughts, you will do bad actions eventually. Therefore, take care of your thoughts first. Learn to become wise by discrimination and controlling the thoughts and desires. Watch your thoughts carefully and do not allow any evil thought to enter the gates of the mind. If it manages to enter, push it out by substituting a positive thought. In the beginning, when you sit for meditation, evil thoughts will enter your mind because of the pressure of Samskaras, but do not use your will in driving them out. You will lose your energy. The greater the efforts you make, the more the evil thoughts will return with redoubled force. You should try to be indifferent to them and concentrate on divine thoughts. Thus alone can you overcome evil thoughts.

As butter is present in milk, fire is present in wood, oil is present hidden in seed, God is present within you. To experience Him is to cross beyond all sorrow and attain to a state of Supreme Joy.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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