Chinmayananda Saraswati quotes - page 3

Prosperity is like wine, which goes to the head, and makes man forget his Creator. (Chinmayananda Saraswati)
The secret of success behind all men of achievement, lies in the faculty of applying their intellect in all their activities, without being mislead by any surging emotions or feelings. The secret of success in life lies in keeping the head above the storms of the heart. View quote
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Mind alone is maya at play. View quote
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To assume differences in the world, is to belie this great Oneness in life. View quote
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Substitute wisely, grow steadily and be free. View quote
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Charity is an attempt wherein I try to expand and bring into the ambit of my life, all others around me and grow to consider the other man's needs and requirements as important as my own personal needs. To live seeking an identity thus, with at least those who are immediately around me, is to live away from the suffocating selfishness and the throttling grip of my body-consciousness. View quote
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Wisdom is the assimilated knowledge in us, gained from an intelligent estimation and close study of our own direct and indirect experience in the world. View quote
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The guru is nothing but pure consciousness, Bliss and eternal wisdom. View quote
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Some act till they meet obstacles, others act inspite of obstacles and conquer them; but some act not fearing the possibility of some obstacles, that might arise enroute. View quote
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Spirituality is neither the privilege of the poor nor the luxury of the rich. It is the choice of the wise man. View quote
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When opportunity knocks, We are either out or sleeping in. (Chinmayananda Saraswati)
The God-Man functions as a true 'sportsman' in his playfield, where the very enjoyment is in the sport and not in the score. View quote
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Do the best and leave the rest. View quote
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To be patient means to suffer something that hinders or hurts us, and still retain our self-composure. *How many difficulties, with their consequent unpleasantness and discord, could be smoothed over and almost entirely eliminated by patience. Patience always elevates and strengthens our character. We need it not only with others but also with ourselves. View quote
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Bhakti is the attitude of the mind, and jnana is the attitude of the intellect, both flow towards the Lord. View quote
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To do your job even if circumstances are not conducive, is our gift to Him-who is the sole Lord of all circumstances. View quote
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The real men of achievement are people who have the heroism to fuel more and more enthusiasm in their work, when they face more and more difficulties. View quote
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Don't expect them to fully understand you. They won't: So? Demonstrate with results what they would not understand with words! View quote
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We like someone because, we love someone in spite of... View quote
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To give without sympathy is to build a temple without the idol and is as futile as painting a picture with black ink on a black-board. View quote
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Seek the Lord In the smiles of your friends, In the glow of angry eyes, In the storms of passion. He is everywhere, in everything. (Chinmayananda Saraswati)
All disturbances and challenges rise not only from our relationship with others, but in our attitude to all other things and beings. View quote
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Faith is, `To believe what you do not see', the reward of which is, `you see what you believed. View quote
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One single ideal can transform a listless soul into a towering leader of men. View quote
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Fanatic secularism is as dangerous to the world as fanatic religion. Love is the heart of all religions; the theme of all classical works of art and literature; the song of all devotees. Scientists know only what love does, not what love is. Love is to human hearts what the sun is to flowers. View quote
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