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Aug 30, 2018 Quotations

Sri M said...

To find yourself, to examine yourself, to look at life – try and become as less selfish or ‘less self-centered’ as possible. While there is no human being who is completely ‘non self-centered’, som...

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Aug 29, 2018 Quotations

Sri M said...

The state where you remain alone in your true self – enjoying the bliss of your inner being – is called the ‘severance of connection with pain’. When that happens, one severs one’s connection with ...

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Aug 28, 2018 Quotations

Sri M said...

A teacher should be a polished mirror – so that when you look, you see your actual reflection and not a distorted image. How does one change if one does not see the real picture? Look at the mirror...

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Aug 27, 2018 Quotations

Sri M said...

The message from ancient India has been that all humanity is one and the happiness of humanity at large is the aim of human life. ‘SarveBhavanthuSukinaha’ is an ancient Vedic dictum, which means 'T...

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Aug 25, 2018 Quotations

Sri M said...

Sorrow is central. In fact, the very teaching of Buddha was freedom from sorrow for all humanity. Without sorrow, how do you get free of it? Any attempt to be free of sorrow and pain is an attempt ...

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Aug 24, 2018 Quotations

Sri M said...

It is when you are face-to-face with sorrow that you turn and look at that which is beyond. If you are forever happy sucking on your lollipop – the pleasures of the world – then nobody will look de...

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Aug 23, 2018 Quotations

Sri M said...

We always think that only happiness is a blessing. Sorrow is a blessing too. It leads us to greater, deeper, and more permanent happiness. Sometimes, sorrow is given particularly to a person who is...

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Aug 22, 2018 Quotations

Sri M said...

Whatever be the situations, look at them carefully and try to work out how best you can handle them. In this regard,sadhana is a significant part of your daily life. Without it, you cannot control ...