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Jul 19, 2019 Quotations

Sri M said...

We are all, in our true essence, free. But we have conditioned and hypnotized ourselves into this small little world we have created for ourselves. Can we get out of this? Can we see that the spark...

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Jul 17, 2019 Quotations

Sri M said...

You need to practise. The approach does not matter. Results come with constant practice. This helps you maintain your spiritual journey without disruption. It’s not the terminology that matters, it...

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Jul 16, 2019 Quotations

Sri M said...

The most important function of the Guru is to act as a well-polished mirror so that we see ourselves as we are, with all our imperfections.The teacher reflects what is going on in us. Sometimes thi...

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Jul 15, 2019 Quotations

Sri M said...

There is a state of mind of absolute calmness, where the mind remains absolutely still, quiet and calm like the full moon. It spreads its light everywhere, the cool light of the moon. That is the s...

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Jul 14, 2019 Quotations

Sri M said...

In the Guru Mantra, when we say ‘Sadgurum Tam Namaami’ we are not talking about any living being. We are talking about the Supreme Being. The real one is that which pervades everything everywhere a...

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Jul 12, 2019 Quotations

Sri M said...

To love your child or grandson is not a big deal. We are chemically built to do that. Even monkeys do. But if you love someone else’s child or grandchild, then that is something. But it is not easy...

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Jul 11, 2019 Quotations

Sri M said...

This is a beautiful world. It is complete in and of itself. There is no harm in giving and sharing love. But then, it becomes an obsession. When I become possessive about it, when I want it only fo...

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Jul 10, 2019 Quotations

Sri M said...

Oneness is so difficult to achieve because everyone believes in different-ness. We have been brought up like that. We have been taught to be so competitive - that I am different, that you are diffe...