Swami Sivananda Vani

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Deliverance (Mukti)

 

Death means the dissolution of the ego, and birth means the rebirth of the ego.

There are births and deaths, but they are of the ego; not of You. You exist

whether the sense of ego is there or not. You are its source, but not the

ego-sense.

 

Deliverance (mukti) means finding the origin of these births and deaths and

demolishing the ego-sense to its very roots. That is deliverance. It means death

with full awareness. If one dies thus, one is born again simultaneously and in

the same place with Aham sphurana known as 'Aham, Aham (I,I). One who is born

thus, has no doubts whatsoever.

Simple Saadhana

 

" If you want to enjoy peace and happiness, practise this simple Sadhana. Adapt,

adjust and accommodate. Lack of this divine quality of adaptability is the cause

for disharmony, quarrels, riots and wars. "

Forgive and Forget

 

" If anyone injures you, forgive him and forget the injury done by him. You will

gain immense spiritual strength. "

Duties

 

" All duties--domestic, social and the like--are only relative. The ultimate and

chief duty of every human being is the attainment of Truth, God-realisation. The

discharge of all duties is, in reality, to qualify man for this highest duty. "

Victory

 

" Even a little victory in the inner battle with your mind and senses will

develop your will-power and give you more assurance and courage. But do not be

swayed by success. Be humble and grateful. "