Quotes by Sri M

“When you say Guru, it means a teacher in all ways; could be a small child who teaches you innocence of childhood, it could be a philosophical teacher who teaches you the Upanishads, they are all Gurus.”

“Following the teachings is more important than worshipping the Teacher.”

“When the ordinary thinking or the ordinary rational logic subsides, then comes the feeling called Bhakti. Bhakti is not different from Jnana Yoga but it’s that which comes with feelings not words, sound or music.”

“When you live in this world be aware of how you behave. Be mindful of what you do in the outside world, be mindful of your inner world and one day what will remain is only the witness, the sakshi which is the seer. This is kaivalya.”

“Because you are emotional, it doesn’t mean that you should not maintain tranquility. Your emotions should be directed towards achieving your goal, rather than in other things.”

“Half an hour or one hour of sitting down quietly and being mindful of your mind, thoughts and breath is a very important preparation to attain that mindfulness which we seek, which is to be totally free of all this.”

“In life we go through all circumstances. Sometimes there is happiness, sometimes there is sorrow. Sometimes people blame you, sometimes they praise you. The yogi is one who considers praise and blame as equal. He is not moved by it.”

“There are some people who seem to be happy in all situations because they have found out through experiences of life that the peace, tranquility and happiness that they seek is inside, not outside.”

“Don't be obsessed with failure. All people who have succeeded are those who have failed and continued and said we will somehow do it.”

“There is a divinity in every heart, and that divinity - by its very essence - is peace, tranquility, and happiness. The more you tune into it, the happier you are, the better your mind is, and the better you function in your relationship with others.”

“Layers of prejudice close the eyes, ears, and heart. When the wind blows, nothing can enter. So, all the practices we do are meant to open the windows to the heart.”

“Whatever happens, even if you are sick, try not to miss the routine practice of meditation.”

“Bhajan is not just chanting or singing. It means to completely absorb yourself in the Inner. It is actually a spiritual version of bhojan for the physical body. So it is a bhojan for the mind.”

“The evolved human being is not judged by the number of cars he owns or the dollars in his bank balance. The hallmark of an evolved being is the quality of his heart - love, understanding and a strong desire for peace.”