A desire arises in the mind. It is satisfied immediately another comes. In the interval which separates two desires a perfect calm reigns in the mind. It is at this moment freed from all thought, love or hate.
Swami Sivananda

Always do good to others. Be selfless. Mentally remove everything and be free. This is divine life. This is the direct way to Moksha or salvation.
Swami Sivananda

Complete peace equally reigns between two mental waves.
Swami Sivananda

Crave for a thing, you will get it. Renounce the craving, the object will follow you by itself.
Swami Sivananda

Desire is poverty. Desire is the greatest impurity of the mind. Desire is the motive force for action. Desire in the mind is the real impurity. Even a spark of desire is a very great evil.
Swami Sivananda

Desire nothing, give up all desires and be happy.
Swami Sivananda

Do not love leisure. Waste not a minute. Be bold. Realize the Truth, here and now!
Swami Sivananda

Forget like a child any injury done by somebody immediately. Never keep it in the heart. It kindles hatred.
Swami Sivananda

Go beyond science, into the region of metaphysics. Real religion is beyond argument. It can only be lived both inwardly and outwardly.
Swami Sivananda

God is all-full. He is self-contained. He is eternal satisfaction.
Swami Sivananda


Humility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.
Swami Sivananda

If you do not know the laws of right conduct, you cannot form your character.
Swami Sivananda

It is divinity that shapes, not only your ends, but also your acts, your words and thoughts.
Swami Sivananda

Life is a pilgrimage. The wise man does not rest by the roadside inns. He marches direct to the illimitable domain of eternal bliss, his ultimate destination.
Swami Sivananda

Meditation is painful in the beginning but it bestows immortal Bliss and supreme joy in the end.
Swami Sivananda

Moral values, and a culture and a religion, maintaining these values are far better than laws and regulations.
Swami Sivananda

Practice meditation regularly. Meditation leads to eternal bliss. Therefore meditate, meditate.
Swami Sivananda

Put your heart, mind, and soul into even your smallest acts. This is the secret of success.
Swami Sivananda

Terrible is the fight put up by the senses. Fight bravely! Conquer them you must.
Swami Sivananda

The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph. Self-realization demands very great struggle.
Swami Sivananda