mESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2044

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLAYION 2044 . 

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

WILLING HELPFULNESS Swami Sivananda A merciful doctor who attends on a helpless, poor patient at midnight, without any fees, is a better Yogi than the Dhyana Yogi who passes along the road silently when he sees a poor man in a famished, dying condition, without even speaking to him an encouraging word, without even asking "Brother, what do you want? Can I help you in any way?" To a real Karma Yogi meditation comes automatically and the knowledge of the Upanishads dawns easily. He gets all knowledge from the book of knowledge within through the grace of God. Anxiety is a fever of the mind. Anger is a fever of the mind. Desire is a fever of the mind. Without enquiry, the mind appears to be real; but with enquiry, it will vanish into thin air. - Swami Sivananda This body is the product of Prarabdha. It is an ever changing, unreliable vehicle which we have assumed to enter into this earth life. You are the glorious Self or the Atman that shines radiant and ever abides in its changeless shape of peace, bliss and fullness. For, it is the Divine Spark, a ray of radiance emanating from the Supreme Lord SHRI HARI Who is its Source, Support and Ultimate Destination. Body is not your true Self. It is both the vehicle and a vexing bondage too, but it is a blessing in as much as we are enabled to worship the Lord, take His Name and meditate upon His wondrous Divine Being with the help of this body. But, even independent of it you ever abide in your primal, shining state of pure Atmic being. You are Nitya, Nirmala, Sasvata, Amara Satchidananda Svarupa. To be rooted in this Truth-Consciousness is the most pleasing worship of the Lord Narayana 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/2017/05/sivananda-yoga-health-peace-unity.html

  

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2043

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2043

Radkrishna,

Have a blessed day

WILLING HELPFULNESS

Swami Sivananda

Sitting with closed eyes in a room bolted from within is no true Sadhana, if the people around happen to be in agony or in trouble. Selfishness and Sadhana can never go together. The aspirant must subordinate his own interests to those of others. He who attends on a helpless man when he is in great distress does more Sadhana than a man who practises meditation and Asana and Pranayama. If one does service to the needy for one hour, it is equal to meditation for six hours. There is no dearth of opportunities for service. 

Pray to God silently. Seek solitude and do enquiry of “WHO AM I” in right earnest. Tell your mind to constantly plunge into the thought of God. Regular practice of contemplation and meditation will bestow upon you peace and happiness. Think positively always. You grow into the likeness of the thought picture which you hold on to with sincerity and persistence. Contemplate upon the ideals into which you wish to grow. Swami Chidananda When you chant Om, you feel expanded as if you are becoming large in dimension, as the waves in the ocean become large. Om is a vibration and not merely a sound made by the mouth. The whole world is made of subtle vibration. - Swami Krishnanand CHANT MAHAMAMTRA HaCHANT re Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare   Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare BE HAPPY https://sekhar789.blogspot.com/2017/05/a-message-from-swami-sivananda-of_6.html

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2042

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2042

RADHE KRISHNA,

Have a blessed day,

BEST YOGA FOR MODERN MAN

Swami Sivananda

Tolerance, equanimity, kindness, mercy, fellowship, adaptability, humility, goodness of heart, and broadmindedness can be cultivated only by the practice of Karma Yoga. The raw diamond requires cutting and polishing before it gives out its real luminous colour. Even so, the raw aspirant requires constant rubbing and polishing through service and contact with the people of different temperaments. If he can please others even amidst trying circumstances, if he can keep up a cheerful countenance in spite of difficulties, if he can maintain equanimity in the bustle of a city and can acquire concentration of mind, it clearly proves that he has outgrown his external environments and that he is ready for spiritual enlightenmentmt.

Take life as your Guru; take every experience as a lesson and learn from everything.

- 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 2041

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2041

   Radhe krishna,

Have a blessedc day

PSEUDO-ASPIRANTS

Swami Sivananda

I have seen several devotees in all my experiences in the spiritual line—devotees who chant "Hare Rama, Hare Krishna" day in and day out. These devotees will never approach a sick man, even while he is in a dying condition, and give him a cup of milk or water and ask: "What do you want, brother? How can I serve you?" Out of curiosity they will be looking at him from a distance. Can there be an iota of real benefit in their devotion or meditation? A living Narayan in the form of the sick patient is in a dying state; they have not got the heart to go and serve him or even speak a few kind and encouraging words, when the patient's life is trembling in the balance. How can they hope for God-realization when they have not got the eyes to see God in all beings and serve Him in the needy?

Your neighbour has been created by the Lord in order that you might love him, serve him and thus grow in divinity. The Lord Himself walks in the garb of the poor and the sick in order to give you an opportunity to serve Him and thus evolve spiritually. Therefore, serve all. Love all.

- 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 2040

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2040

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

BE SINCERE ALWAYS

Swami Sivananda

The aspirant must always be sincere at heart. He must not run after the shadowy toys of name and fame. Name and fame are illusory. Jesus Christ says: "Your left hand should not know what the right hand does. " Be meek and humble when you serve. Do not be obtrusive. Do not show off. Let not others know of your good deeds; if they know let it be in spite of yourself. Be polite and courteous. Do what is expected before being asked. Always try to cultivate the right mental attitude and inner spiritual strength to practise selfless service and realize Godhead in this very life.

Essentially you are Divine. Your real nature is Peace. Nobody can disturb you. Nothing will

disturb you. You are not affected by the external environments.

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 2039

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2039

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day,

MENTAL ATTITUDE DURING SERVICE

Swami Sivananda

You need not retire to Himalayan caves or jungles. A Karma Yogi should serve without any idea, of agency, without expectation of fruit or reward. He should not even expect a return of appreciation, gratitude and respect from the people whom he serves. He should not be attached to his service. He should feel that he is an instrument in the hands of God. Remember that it is the mental attitude of divine feeling that does immense good. The Karma Yogi must be balanced in success and failure, gain and loss, victory and defeat, pleasure and pain.

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.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

HaCHANT re Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2038

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPL ATION 2038

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day.

QUALIFICATIONS OF A KARMA YOGI Swami Sivananda A Karma Yogi should be absolutely free from greed, expectation, lust, anger and egotism. He should have tolerance, adaptability, sympathy, cosmic love and mercy. He should be able to adjust and adapt himself to the ways and habits of others. He should have an amiable and loving disposition. He should have a cool and well-balanced mind. A man who gets easily irritated and who can be offended by trifling things is absolutely unfit for the path of Karma Yoga. He should speak sweet, gentle words. He should bear insult, disrespect, despisal, censure, disgrace, harsh words, heat and cold, any discomfort, even ungratefulness, without a little murmur. Such a man becomes a good Karma Yogi and reaches the goal quickly. He obtains the knowledge of God, even without the help of the scriptures. He will realize the one in all and the all in one. The world is nothing but a manifestation of God. Service of humanity is service of God. Service is worship. This mundane life is full of miseries. Pain is a blessing in disguise. Pain turns your mind towards God, in Whom alone there is lasting happiness and peace Swami Chidananda Manonirodha is a technique of direct attack on the mind, the restraint of the desires of the mind. 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. - 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/2017/03/thought-power-by-sri-swami-sivananda.html

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2037

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2037

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day.

QUALIFICATIONS OF A KARMA YOGI Swami Sivananda A Karma Yogi should be absolutely free from greed, expectation, lust, anger and egotism. He should have tolerance, adaptability, sympathy, cosmic love and mercy. He should be able to adjust and adapt himself to the ways and habits of others. He should have an amiable and loving disposition. He should have a cool and well-balanced mind. A man who gets easily irritated and who can be offended by trifling things is absolutely unfit for the path of Karma Yoga. He should speak sweet, gentle words. He should bear insult, disrespect, despisal, censure, disgrace, harsh words, heat and cold, any discomfort, even ungratefulness, without a little murmur. Such a man becomes a good Karma Yogi and reaches the goal quickly. He obtains the knowledge of God, even without the help of the scriptures. He will realize the one in all and the all in one. The world is nothing but a manifestation of God. Service of humanity is service of God. Service is worship. This mundane life is full of miseries. Pain is a blessing in disguise. Pain turns your mind towards God, in Whom alone there is lasting happiness and peace Swami Chidananda Manonirodha is a technique of direct attack on the mind, the restraint of the desires of the mind. 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. - 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/2017/03/thought-power-by-sri-swami-sivananda.html

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2036

MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2036

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessedc day

PSEUDO-ASPIRANTS

Swami Sivananda

I have seen several devotees in all my experiences in the spiritual line—devotees who chant "Hare Rama, Hare Krishna" day in and day out. These devotees will never approach a sick man, even while he is in a dying condition, and give him a cup of milk or water and ask: "What do you want, brother? How can I serve you?" Out of curiosity they will be looking at him from a distance. Can there be an iota of real benefit in their devotion or meditation? A living Narayan in the form of the sick patient is in a dying state; they have not got the heart to go and serve him or even speak a few kind and encouraging words, when the patient's life is trembling in the balance. How can they hope for God-realization when they have not got the eyes to see God in all beings and serve Him in the needy?

Your neighbour has been created by the Lord in order that you might love him, serve him and thus grow in divinity. The Lord Himself walks in the garb of the poor and the sick in order to give you an opportunity to serve Him and thus evolve spiritually. Therefore, serve all. Love all.

- Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

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

BE HAPPY  Radhe krishna,

Have a blessedc day

PSEUDO-ASPIRANTS

Swami Sivananda

I have seen several devotees in all my experiences in the spiritual line—devotees who chant "Hare Rama, Hare Krishna" day in and day out. These devotees will never approach a sick man, even while he is in a dying condition, and give him a cup of milk or water and ask: "What do you want, brother? How can I serve you?" Out of curiosity they will be looking at him from a distance. Can there be an iota of real benefit in their devotion or meditation? A living Narayan in the form of the sick patient is in a dying state; they have not got the heart to go and serve him or even speak a few kind and encouraging words, when the patient's life is trembling in the balance. How can they hope for God-realization when they have not got the eyes to see God in all beings and serve Him in the needy?

Your neighbour has been created by the Lord in order that you might love him, serve him and thus grow in divinity. The Lord Himself walks in the garb of the poor and the sick in order to give you an opportunity to serve Him and thus evolve spiritually. Therefore, serve all. Love all.

- Swami Chidananda

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 2035

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2035

IRadhe krishna.

Have a blessed day,

PSEUDO-ASPIRANTS

Swami Sivananda

To hold the breath for two hours, to do Sirshasan for three hours, to tell the beads for twenty hours, to be in Jada-Samadhi for forty days in an underground cell, to chant Om in the forests for hours together, to shed buckets of tears while singing the Lord's names—all these are of no avail, unless one has a burning love for the Divine manifest in all beings and a fiery spirit of serving Him in the suffering. Aspirants of the present day are sadly lacking in these two indispensable qualifications, and that is the root cause why they do not make any headway in their meditation in solitude.

The Lord′s Name is the lasting medicine which will help you up against any kind of ailment. You cannot be overtaken by sorrows, sin, trouble and sickness, if you take refuge in the Lord, His name.

- Swami Sivananda

Never fear about your spiritual progress. Your faith and devotion will help you at every
step. Guru-kripa ever guides the faithful disciple. Live in the awareness of the Divine presence. Let
your daily life be an unbroken stream of God-remembrance. See Him in and through all faces. Be

worshipful at heart. His Name is thy strength and support, unfailing,

Swami Chidananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

HaCHANT re Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2034

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2934

Radhe krishna,

Hacw a blessedc day,

"HOLI"

Swami Sivananda

Holi also means "sacrifice". Burn all the impurities of the mind, such as egoism, vanity and lust, through the fire of devotion and knowledge. Ignite cosmic love, mercy, generosity, selflessness, truthfulness and purity through the fire of Yogic practice. This is the real spirit of Holi. Rise from the mire of stupidity and absurdity and dive deep into the ocean of divinity.

disappoint Never fear about your spiritual progress. Your faith and devotion will help you at every
step. Guru-kripa ever guides the faithful disciple. Live in the awareness of the Divine presence. Let
your daily life be an unbroken stream of God-remembrance. See Him in and through all faces. Be

Prananirodha(Control of Breath) is one of the ways by which we can restrain the mind from an unnecessary affirmation of itself in an object external to itself. The emotional content in the mind will get thinned out by prananirodha(Pranayama). The shorter we breathe, the calmer is the mind.

- Swami Krishnananda

CHANT MAHAMAMTRA

HaCHANT re Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare

 
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

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MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2033

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2033

Radhe krishna.

Have a blessed day.

HOLI"

Swami Sivananda

The social element during Holi is the uniting or "embracing" of the great and the small, of the rich and the poor. It is also the uniting of equals. The festival teaches us to "let the dead bury the dead". We should forget the outgoing year′s ill-feelings and begin the new year with feelings of love, sympathy, co-operation and equality with all. We should try to feel this oneness or unity with the Self also.

We have to constantly keep sowing the seeds of noble spiritual ideas, feelings and intentions in our mind. Our destiny depends upon how we cultivate our interior. Guru Maharaj used to say: "Sow a thought, reap an action. Sow an action, reap a habit. Sow a habit, reap a character. Sow a character and you reap your destiny."

- 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 CONYEMPLATION 2032

 MESSAGE FOR CONTEMPLATION 2032

Radhe krishna,

Have a blessed day.

"HOLI"

Swami Sivananda

The religious element in the Holi festival consists of worship of Sri Krishna. In some places it is also called the Dol Yatra. The word dol literally means "a swing". An image of Sri Krishna as a babe is placed in a little swing-cradle and decorated with flowers and painted with coloured powders. The pure, innocent frolics of little Krishna with the merry milkmaids—the Gopis of Brindavan-are commemorated. Devotees chant the Name of Sri Krishna and sing Holi-songs relating to the frolics of little Krishna with the Gopis,

Holi is celebrating every year to remind people that those who love God shall be saved, and they that torture the devotee of God shall be reduced to ashes. When Holika was burnt, people abused her and sang the glories of the Lord and of His great devotee, Prahlad.

- Swami Sivananda

It is our duty to give love to all, even to those who tend to disappoint us. Love that is not
given freely is not true, Divine love. Through such perfect Divine love you will be able to change
the heart of your friend. Pure love always conquers in the end. It transforms the hearts of others as

well as the heart of the giver

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 2031

 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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