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In solitude we are face-to-face with ourselves, when we sit for long hours and do absolutely nothing. For example - sit and look at the lake. The closer we are to trees and nature, and further we are from human-made things, one’s mind can settle down more effortlessly.
October 26, 2026
“We have forgotten to sit under trees. In ancient times, all the teachers sat under the tree and taught. The Buddha got his enlightenment under a peepal tree.”
“Happiness is a state of mind not dependent on anything you possess.”
“The true Sadhaka (Seeker) does not only limit oneself to meditating in the way the Guru advises, but also begins to function in the world with the understanding that this divine spark resident in oneself is also resident in other living beings.”
“Meditating in the heart is good enough: for Him who resides in the snow-bound Himalayas to come and reside in your heart. You don't need to go there; Shiva will come.”
“The spiritual breakthrough is not like the Big Bang but a flowing river. It's like constant breakthroughs happening every second of your life. In a river, there is a constant flow, and nothing is the same in the next minute because it is naturally flowing. After a breakthrough, suffering doesn't exist; only the flow exists.”
“If you are really serious about the Truth, then you should be ready to sink everything else for that. Without taking a risk, you cannot do it. I also feel that unless you lead a life that involves a certain amount of discipline like practice of yoga, daily walks, a vegetarian diet, and no alcohol, etc., you cannot really understand the depths of Truth.”
“Have patience in the face of criticism. Even when greatly agitated, try to be patient.Things will take care of themselves. We can never say when the Grace of God comes, so we cannot be impatient. Of course, we should be eager but we should also wait patiently.”
“One can start with ten minutes of introspection daily and then slowly proceed to the more important and intricate aspects of meditation.”
“When the mind is calm and quiet, aware of itself, when it is mindful of the outer and inner and also of the breath, then the divided mind slowly starts to integrate.”
“When you become aware of your breathing under all circumstances, not just when you meditate, you will notice then, that your mind becomes settled and you go deeper into the inner layers. This is called awareness of breath, mindfulness, watchfulness.”
“If we have gone deep into the wisdom of the rishis and seen that the same Supreme Reality is everywhere, then you have no reason to treat anybody in a bad way If you don't harm somebody, then you are in peace and your happiness is found.”
“Yoga is the stilling of the mind, the stopping of all the modifications of the mind and freeing the mind from all its distractions. When it becomes absolutely quiet, that state is called 'Kaivalya'.”
“On the path of spirituality, the journey is as important as the goal.”
“Two things are required to calm the mind; one is a certain amount of discipline because our energies are regularly dissipated. Our minds fail to focus on what is important. Live with this understanding that deep within us there is a calmness, tranquility, and bliss that we call Atma, Bhagawan, or whatever we want to call it. Second, pay attention to your breath.”