Wisdom of the Masters
"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
Concentration and Meditation
Spiritual Anecdotes
The Power of a Smile
A visitor once came to Swami Sivananda feeling deeply troubled and depressed. Without saying a word, Swamiji simply smiled at him with such radiance and love that the visitor felt all his worries melt away. Later, the man said, "I came seeking advice, but your smile gave me more than a thousand words could have. It showed me that joy is our true nature, and that we need only remember this to be free."
— Swami Sivananda
Teachings of Swami Sivananda
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