Daily Messages Archive

“The main purpose of training is that a man should begin to imbibe within him as much of godly attributes as possible.”

— BWS 219

“Rise before dawn. Offer your prayer and puja at a fixed hour preferably before sunrise, sitting in one and the same pose. Have a separate place and seat for worship. …”

— BWS 139

“It is a scientific principle upon which the division of the timings for puja and Sandhya is based in accordance with the natural effect of the time.”

— BWS 110

“In fact it (Reality) is all the sphere of Tam and Tam alone. This is the only thing worth achieving for a true yogi.”

— BWS 110

“The state of negation which one craves for and which is the real life, abides in it (Tam) and all activities cease before one reaches the point.”

— BWS 111

“People have lost sight of the true Reality which is beyond both light and darkness.”

— BWS 112

“Satyapad is itself a science for which one may not be well fitted unless he develops the capacity to perceive Nature with his inner eyes.”

— BWS 112

“When one resolves to do a thing, the connecting link between the thought and the work becomes intensified, and one begins to draw power from the real source in accordance …”

— BWS 113

“Performing of Sandhya before sunrise is stressed upon for the reason that the external heat and other influences, which have been driven out of the body, may not creep in …”

— BWS 113

“For picking up the pearls one must oneself dive deep into the ocean.”

— BWS 113

“It is better to sit in the grey of the morning for meditation.”

— SS 136

“SWAMI VIVEKANANDA'S BIRTHDAY It is Raja Yoga alone that can successfully lead a man up to the highest level of approach - Swami Vivekananda”

— SS 134

“In principle the devotee or abhyasi should present himself before the Master in the same manner as a soldier does at the time of parade.”

— BWS 128

“Our first and the foremost commandment relates to the proper observance of Sandhya and Upasana. By following it we begin to draw in power which we have finally to attain …”

— BWS 118

“There must be yielding attitude towards the master.”

— SDG 49

“If we make our heart the target of masterly force we begin to expand inside, with the result that in the long run we find ourselves stretching throughout the Godly …”

— BWS 90

“We proceed with meditation on the heart thinking of the Divine Light within, and by so doing we gradually begin to rise or to express it better, to dive deep …”

— SDG 59

“Meditation really means that the mind may be accustomed to the centre itself instead of wandering elsewhere. Meditation on heart is prescribed for that purpose.”

— SDG 49

“Please think only once that Godly light within is attracting you.”

— SS 135

“When we meditate, the central power we have remains in force.”

— BWS 41

“It is at this point(Heart) that the connecting link between the animate and the inanimate is most clearly felt.”

— BWS 293

“When you acquire a state of permanency in your meditation, touching the innermost plane, the idea of the Ultimate or God becomes quite near you.”

— SDG 161

“If we try to retain the effect gained by meditation for the most part of the day, and abide in the same state for as long as we can, we …”

— SS 307

“You should only meditate. You should not struggle with the ideas and thoughts which generally come in during meditation.”

— SS 136

“When his (Man's) downward tendency is checked, the thought of reaching the Origin automatically revives in his heart.”

— BWS 119

“Meditation only at a certain fixed hour is not enough, for we are thus in touch with the sacred thought only for a while after which we have no idea …”

— BWS 242

“One must be regular in the abhyas. If interest in meditation is created, half the work is done.”

— SS 21

“It (the process of cleaning) will help you in purging your mind and make you receptive of the efficacious influence of our great Master.”

— SS 136

“The density of the thought can only be removed if we take to the subtle method.”

— SDG 62

“While meditating, if you secure even a temporary lull, that means you have gone a step further on the path.”

— SDG 161

“The divine experiences are the perceptions of the conditions relating to Divinity.”

— SDG 27