Quotes by Sri M

“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.”

“A person whose mind is completely and totally on the path, he will do only what is right and forget about the rest! But it is not so easy. It can come only with spiritual maturity.”

“Sometimes it is difficult for us to distinguish what is real and what is unreal. For that, we need maximum alertness, which develops as part of our sadhana.”

“Devotion is spontaneous. We can teach all the ways leading to it but what it is, can’t be taught. Suddenly, the seed sprouts; we don’t know how. It sprouts in different ways for different people.”

“If you want to be free of ignorance, you need knowledge. But once you are free, you have to throw both away. Don’t stick the thorn of knowledge into your foot and think ‘I know everything’.”

“Whatever be the activity you are involved in, don't forget to remember at least for a few minutes in the evening that there is a Supreme Reality behind the whole universe.”

“The most important thing to remember is kindness and compassion towards others.”

“In the pilgrimage of life, stick to the truth as far as possible.”