Quotes by Sri M

“In yogi’s or in a spiritual seeker's mind, manthan happens all the time.”

“What is it that one attains in the grihastha period that is different from the brahmacharya period? Once you are married, you have one more person in your life; you cannot take independent or exclu...”

“When the so-called “limited” being recognises and realises his inner essence, he begins to understand that he is not different from the Absolute.”

“Happiness is a universal pursuit. Whether one is a believer or a non-believer—Hindu, Muslim, Christian, or Sikh - everyone looks for happiness in this world. All our attempts to grasp things and ho...”

“We often 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 ...”

“No amount of bhajans or kirtans is of any use unless the heart changes, unless the heart begins to look beyond oneself. If we can spend even half an hour for others, then we are moving forward.”

“In this material world, earning one’s living and going through the problems and travails of mundane, worldly existence is a necessary step in learning about spiritual consciousness and evolution to...”

“Shiva is greatly compassionate and, if necessary, he is also the one who performs the Tandava Nritya. Tandava Nritya is the dance of destruction. For the yogi, Tandava Nritya is the destruction of ...”

“There are many meanings of the word Shivam. One of them is auspiciousness. Wherever there is auspiciousness, there is Shivam. Beauty is Shivam. Absolute purity is Shivam. Light is Shivam. Shivam is...”

“If you go back to ancient times and look, the concept of Shiva is always constant. It doesn’t come; it doesn’t go. If it has to manifest, it manifests as Shiva. There is no need to change anything,...”

“When in action, Shakti becomes more powerful, and in calmness, quietness, and tranquillity, Shivam becomes more important.”

“I personally don’t think that giving up the world completely, shaving your head to renounce the world and walking away, is the right way to progress on the spiritual path. There have been examples ...”

“It is possible to live in this world and reach one’s spiritual fulfillment at the same time, provided we understand the rules and regulations and the traffic signals to watch out for ; where we can...”

“In spiritual matters, you begin with the understanding that there is something beyond the ordinary mind, and it cannot be known through study. Soaking in the atmosphere of places where the rishis h...”

“It is possible for someone to lead a life like a normal human being in the material world and, at the same time, keep their spiritual aspirations intact and work in a way that leads to the attainme...”