Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj
20 Spiritual instructions
Illness Begins with "I", Wellness Begins With "We"
GOD IS EVERYTHING
Food dor the Soul
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PRAYERS IS DIRECT COMMUNICATION WITH
A Prayer is Always Answered
BAHRAMN SATYA-JAGAT MITHYA
Pray-serve-Meditate
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The Benevolent Masrter The Cosmic Friend
Sarvam Khalvidam Bhrama
GOD IS LOVE-BEHOLD
Sivananda Maharaj
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Blissful Bhajans Mega Devotional Musical
God is NaadaBhraman
DIVINE SWEET MELODIES
Sooting Bhajans
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Swami Sivananda Ji 108 Names
Complete peace equally reigns between two mental waves
SWAMI SIVANANDA PRANAM
HARI-OM
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The Superman of Inida GOD IS BEYOND PRAY ALL
A Prayer is Always Answered
DOD IS ALL PERVASIVE-ALL KNOWING
Blessed-Divinty
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Swami Sivananda Quotes GOD IS THE NEAREST AND DEAREST
A Timeless Divine Collections
OM TAT SAT
Words of Swami Sivananda
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E Books & Collectables THE SACRED COLLECTION HAVE
Swami Sivananda Books and Downloadables
THE LIGHT OF ATMA SHINES IN ALL
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The Glorious Life of Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj explores the inspiring life and spiritual legacy of Sri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, a revered spiritual master known for his teachings on yoga, meditation, devotion, and selfless service. His message of love, purity, and spiritual discipline continues to guide seekers toward inner peace, self-realisation, and the realisation of the Divine.
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Devi By Sri Swami Sivananda O Devi! O Mother auspicious!Thou…
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Prayers Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj Blessed Divinity Universal Prayer…
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सेवा ही सर्वोच्च साधना है॥
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सरल जीवन और उच्च विचार अपनाओ॥
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अपने मन को शांत करो, संसार स्वयं शांत दिखाई देगा॥
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ध्यान मन को शक्ति और जीवन को दिशा देता है॥
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प्रेम, सेवा और ध्यान आध्यात्मिक जीवन के आधार हैं॥
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सत्य बोलो, प्रेम करो और निःस्वार्थ सेवा करो॥
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अपने भीतर की दिव्य शक्ति को पहचानो॥
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नियमित साधना से मनुष्य अपने जीवन को बदल सकता है॥
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क्षमा मन को हल्का करती है और प्रेम हृदय को शुद्ध करता है॥
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हर कार्य को ईश्वर की पूजा समझकर करो॥
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मन पर विजय ही सच्ची विजय है॥
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निःस्वार्थ कर्म आत्मिक उन्नति का मार्ग है॥
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What Is Jnana Yoga? explores the path of spiritual wisdom and self-knowledge, helping seekers understand the true nature of the Self and its relationship with the Divine. Rooted in Vedantic philosophy, Jnana Yoga encourages self-inquiry, discrimination between the eternal and temporary, and the realisation of ultimate truth through knowledge, contemplation, and spiritual awareness.
Meditation on Om by Swami Sivananda Retire into the meditation chamber. Sit on Padma, Siddha, Svastika or Sukha Asana to begin with. Relax the muscles. Close the eyes. Concentrate the gaze on Trikuti, the space between the two eyebrows. Repeat Om mentally with Brahman Bhavana. This Bhavana is a sine…
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A Project of Education
A Project of Education by Swami Krishnananda The world has, first of all, to stand ‘outside there’ as an ‘object’ of the percipient individual, in order that the latter may make any sense of life at all. But, is it…
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Mind – its Features, Nature and Conquest
Mind – its Features, Nature and Conquest by Swami Sivananda I. PHILOSOPHY OF THE MIND Mind is made up of subtle matter. It is through mind that God manifests as the universe. Mind is a subtle force. Prana vibrates on…
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What is yoga?
What is yoga? by Swami Sivananda Yoga is the suppression of the modifications of the mind-stuff. NOTES The term ‘Yoga’ comes from the root ‘Yuj’, which means ‘to join.’ In its spiritual sense, it is the process by which the…
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Moksha or Release
Moksha or Release by Swami Sivananda The release from Samsara means, according to Sankara, the absolute merging of the individual soul in Brahman, due to dismissal of the erroneous notion that the soul is distinct from Brahman. According to Ramanuja,…
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The Six Khyatis : Theories of Error in Indian Philosophy
The Six Khyatis : Theories of Error in Indian Philosophy by Swami Sivananda Introduction An understanding of the characteristics of our judgments of truth and error forms an integral part of philosophical knowledge. This understanding is necessary for the discovery…
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Vedanta and the Masses
Vedanta and the Masses by Swami Sivananda Vedanta is the highest rung in the spiritual ladder of the Hindu philosophy. Some over-enthusiastic religious leaders, in their impatience to get the masses overnight to the zenith of Vedanta, overlook and ignore…
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Vedantic Stories
Vedantic Stories by Swami Sivananda Prince or Fisherman? A prince is sailing in a ship. He is the royal heir to a great kingdom. His father is a great emperor. The ship is caught in a cyclone and dashed upon…
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Anubandha Chatusthaya
Anubandha Chatusthaya by Swami Sivananda THE INDISPENSABLE requisites of a work worth studying are four in number and are collectively called Anubandha Chatushtaya. They are: 1. Vishaya – A subject to be dealt with. In Vedanta it is Brahman. 2….
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What Is Raja Yoga? explores the royal path of yoga, focusing on meditation, mental discipline, and control of the mind to attain spiritual enlightenment. Rooted in the teachings of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras, Raja Yoga guides seekers toward inner peace, self-realisation, and union with the Divine through ethical living, concentration, and deep meditation.
Bhava in Bhakti By Swami Sivananda In Bhakti Yoga, there are five kinds of Bhava (mental attitudes) viz., Santa Bhava, Madhurya Bhava, Vatsalya Bhava, Dasya Bhava and Sakhya Bhava. Madhurya Bhava is also known as Kanta Bhava, Sakhya Bhava comes under the category of Madhurya Bhava. Select any Bhava that…
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Western and Indian Psychology
Western and Indian Psychology by Swami Sivananda (A) Each of the senses of man, executes only one function. Eyes can only see; ears can only hear; tongue can only taste; skin can only touch; nose can only smell. But the…
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Raja Yoga Q & A
Raja Yoga Q & A by Swami Sivananda QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON MIND-CONTROL QUESTION: HOW TO CONTROL THE MIND? Answer: Enquire into the origin of thought. Find out from where the thoughts emanate. Switch off that source. Q. THIS IS…
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Raja Yoga Glossary
Raja Yoga Glossary Raja Yoga Glossary – Essential Terms ABHAVA: Absence; disappearance.Abhimana: Egoistic identification.Abhinivesha: Clinging to life.Abhivyakta: Manifestation.Abhyantara: Internal.Abhyasa: Spiritual practice.Adhimatra: Intense.Ahamkara: Egoism; self-assertive principle.Ahimsa: Non-killing; abstinence from injury.Akasa: Ether.Alambana: Support.Alpa: Little.Anaadi: Beginningless.Anagata: Future.Ananda: Bliss; happiness.Ananta: Infinite.Aneka: Many.Anga: Accessories; limbs.Anima:…
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Psychic Influence
Psychic Influence by Swami Sivananda Psychic Influence – Mind & Spiritual Energy 1. PERSONALITY In common parlance when one says that Dr. Tagore has a good personality, he means that Dr. Tagore has a strong, stalwart, tall figure, a beautiful…
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To The Mind (Poetry)
To The Mind (Poetry) by Swami Sivananda THY LIFE-HISTORYO Mind; O Maya’s child!You always want a formTo lean upon;You have two forms-Suddha Manas, pure mind,Asuddha Manas, impure mind.Time, space and causationAre thy categories.You work throughThe law of association;You think, feel…
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Hints to Aspirants
Hints to Aspirants by Swami Sivananda Hints to Aspirants – Spiritual Guidance Aspirants to Yoga are classified into three degrees: (1) Arurukshu, one who is attempting to climb the steps of Yoga, (2) Yunjana, one who is busily engaged in…
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Gleamings on Raja Yoga
Gleamings on Raja Yoga by Swami Sivananda 1. GENERAL Having studied all the Sastras and having pondered over them well again and again, this Yoga Sastra has been found to be the only true and firm doctrine. The person who…
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Raja Yoga Resources
Raja Yoga Resources In this section Raja Yoga Resources, there will be various reference materials collected on the vast subject of Raja Yoga would be provided for a study. We would be continuously adding materials to the section as and…
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What Is Bhakti Yoga? explores the path of devotion and unconditional love toward God, encouraging seekers to develop faith, surrender, and a deep spiritual connection with the Divine. Through prayer, chanting, worship, and selfless service, Bhakti Yoga helps devotees purify the heart, cultivate inner peace, and progress toward spiritual liberation through divine love.
Places for Meditation by Swami Sivananda 1. Simhachal (A. P. ): This is the next station to Waltair Jn. You can get pineapple, cocoanuts and cashew nuts in plenty here. There are many waterfalls. This place is very solitary and secluded. There are thick forests. There are educated people leading…
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Bhakti Sutras of Narada
Bhakti Sutras of Narada by Swami Sivananda 1. The Nature of Divine Love Salutation to Para Brahman and Rishi Narada! Now, we will explain Bhakti. Notes and Commentary Atha means now. It is something used in the sense of sequence….
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Bhakti Yoga Resources
Bhakti Yoga Resources In this section Bhakti Yoga Resources, there will be various reference materials collected on the vast subject of Bhakti Yoga would be provided for a study. We would be continuously adding materials to the section as and…
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Hari Kirtan
Hari Kirtan Jaya Narayana, Jaya Narayana,Jaya Narayana, Jaya Jaya Jaya. Jaya Narayana, Jaya Narayana,Jaya Narayana, Jaya Jaya Jaya. Jaya Siyaram Jaya, Jaya Siyaram Jaya,Jaya Siyaram Jaya, Jaya Jaya Jaya. Jaya Siyaram Jaya, Jaya Siyaram Jaya,Jaya Siyaram Jaya, Jaya Jaya Jaya….
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Devi Kirtan
Devi Kirtan Devi Kirtan | Devotional Singing 1.Durgati nasini Durge Jaya Jaya,Kala vinasini Kali Jaya Jaya,Uma Rama Brahmani Jaya Jaya,Radha Sita Rukmini Jaya Jaya,Lakshmi Saraswati Amba Jaya Jaya,Parvati Ganga Devi Jaya Jaya. 2. Tune: Narayana Achyuta Govinda Madhava Kesava Rajeswari…
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Vedantic Song
Vedantic Song Chidananda Chidananda Chidananda HumHar Halme Almast Satchidananda HumNijananda Nijananda Nijananda HumHar Halme Almast Satchidananda HumSivananda Sivananda Sivananda HumAgadabhumwala Agadabhumwala Akhilananda HumAjarananda Amarananda Achalananda HumHar Halme Almast Satchidananda HumNirbhaya aur Nischinta Chidghanananda HumKaivalya Kevala Kutastha Ananda HumNitya Siddha Suddha…
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Song of Immanence of Ram
Song of Immanence of Ram (Thars: Sunaja) Om Sri Ram, Jaya Ram, Jaya Jaya RamSri Ram, Jaya Ram, Jaya Jaya RamIn earth, water, fire, air and ether is Ram,In the heart, mind, Prana and senses is Ram,In the breath blood,…
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Song of Navavidha Bhakti
Song of Navavidha Bhakti (Thars: Rama Hare Siya Ram) Rama Hare Siya Rama RamRama Hare Siya Rama RamRama Hare Siya Rama RamRama Hare Siya Rama Ram Krishna Hare Radhe Shyama ShyamKrishna Hare Radhe Shyama ShyamKrishna Hare Radhe Shyama ShyamKrishna Hare…
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Eka Sloki Bhagavata
Eka Sloki Bhagavata by Swami Sivananda Shyam Shyam Jaya Jaya Jaya ShyamShyam Shyam Jaya RadheshyamKrishna Krishna Jaya Jaya Jaya ShyamKrishna Krishna Jaya RadheshyamOm Namo Bhagavate Jaya Jaya ShyamVasudevaya RadheshyamLord Krishna was born Jaya Jaya ShyamTo destroy Kamsa RadheshyamAnd all other…
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What Is Karma Yoga? explores the path of selfless action, teaching individuals to perform their duties with sincerity and dedication without attachment to the results. Rooted in the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, Karma Yoga inspires seekers to serve others with love, fulfil their responsibilities righteously, and attain inner peace through selfless service and spiritual awareness.
Nishkamya Karma Yoga In the practice of Nishkamya Karma Yoga, there is no loss of effort. There is no harm. There is no transgression also. Even a little of this knowledge, even a little practice can protect you from great fear of birth and death with its concomitant evils. You…
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Inspirng Stories
Inspirng Stories by Swami Sivananda 1. TIRUVALLUVAR In Mylapore, Madras, there lived about two thousand years ago a born Siddha and born poet by the name of Valluvar, or, as he is more commonly known, Tiruvalluvar. He is regarded as…
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Special Instructions for Karma Yogis
Special Instructions for Karma Yogis by Swami Sivananda 1. See God in every face, in everything. 2. Repeat mentally or silently or with the breath the Name of the Lord, such as ‘Hari Om’, ‘Sri Ram’ or your own Ishta…
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Karma Yoga, Better than Renunciation
Karma Yoga – Better than Renunciation by Swami Sivananda Arjuna said to Lord Krishna: “O Krishna, Thou praiseth renunciation of actions and then also Yoga (of action or Nishkamya Karma Yoga). Of the two which is better? That tell me…
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Self-Surrender
Self-Surrender by Swami Sivananda “Whatever thou doest, whatever thou eatest, whatever thou sacrificest, whatever thou givest, whatever thou doest of austerity, do thou that as an offering unto Me.” Ch. IX-27. “On Me fix thy mind, be devoted to Me,…
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Action and Actor
Action and Actor by Swami Sivananda “Action performed as duty, without attachment, without love or hate, without desire for fruit, is called pure (Sattvic). But that action that is done by one longing for pleasures, or again with egoism, or…
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Action and Inaction
Action and Inaction by Swami Sivananda Lord Krishna says: “What is action, what is inaction? Even the wise are herein perplexed. I will declare to thee the action by knowing which thou shalt be freed from evil. It is needful…
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Prakriti does everything
Prakriti does everything by Swami Sivananda All actions are done by the qualities of nature only. He whose mind is deluded by egoism thinks: ‘I am the doer’. This is the cause of bondage. The Gunas only do all actions….
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Scope for Personal Exertion
Scope for Personal Exertion by Swami Sivananda In the Gita you will find: “Even the man of knowledge acts in conformity with his own nature; beings follow nature; what shall restraint avail.” Ch. III-33. The meaning of this Sloka is…
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The Ultimate God of All Yoga Paths explores the divine essence that unites Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Raja Yoga into one spiritual journey toward self-realisation. Inspired by the timeless wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and the teachings of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, it encourages seekers to discover the Divine through wisdom, devotion, meditation, and selfless service.
Sivananda Ashram Spiritual organisations with high aims and objects should be started only by Mahatmas who are absolutely free, perfect and unselfish. If religious institutions are started by selfish people, they become fighting centres and a menace to society and bring ruin to those who are associated with the workers….
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My Religion, Its Technique and Dissemination
My Religion, Its Technique and Dissemination I love seclusion. I have to hide myself at times. I do not crave for name and fame. I did not spend much time in a deep study of all the scriptures and religions…
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Light on the Path of Renunciation
Light on the Path of Renunciation Every Religion has a band of anchorites who lead the life of seclusion and meditation. There are Bhikkus in Buddhism, Fakirs in Mohammedanism, Sufistic Fakirs in Sufism, Fathers and Reverends in Christianity. The glory…
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My Methodology to the Evolutionary Process
My Methodology to the Evolutionary Process 1. DETACHED, YET CAREFUL In my Kutir, there are many big trunks with hundreds of valuable books, articles and dresses. I do not know the exact contents of the trunks. I do not have…
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In The Master’s Own Words
In The Master’s Own Words Taken From The Autobiography of Swami Sivananda) SIVA’S EXPERIENCE I have seen God in my own Self.I have negated name and form, and what remains is Existence-Knowledge-Bliss Absolute and nothing else.I behold God everywhere. There…
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Highest Teachings in Instructions
Highest Teachings in Instructions 1. Reduce your wants to the utmost minimum. 2. Adapt yourself to circumstances. 3. Never be attached to anything or anybody. 4. Share what you have with others. 5. Be ever ready to serve. Lose no…
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Yoga of Synthesis
Yoga of Synthesis Yoga of Synthesis is suitable for the vast majority of persons. It is a unique Yoga. Man is a strange complex mixture of will, feeling and thought. He is a triune being. He is like a tricycle…
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Moksha Gita
Moksha Gita Fear not, my child. In reality there is no death for thee. There is a means for crossing this ocean of relative existence and attaining immortality or the supreme bliss. I shall teach thee now Brahma-vidya (knowledge of…
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Towards Perfection
Towards Perfection STRIVE Strive. Strive to realise God. This is the purpose of human birth. The perfection of the realisation of absolute knowledge, supreme bliss and immortality is the one and only goal in human life. Release from the round…
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Glory of Swami Sivananda celebrates the divine wisdom, spiritual teachings, and selfless service of Sri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, who dedicated his life to spreading the message of love, peace, and universal brotherhood. His teachings on yoga, meditation, devotion, and Vedanta continue to inspire seekers to practise righteousness, realise their inner divinity, and walk the path of spiritual liberation.
Surgeon Sivananda’s Egodectomy by Swami Venkatesananda INTRODUCTION Even a child can tell us what is right and what is wrong; but even the wisest among men might fail to do the right and to resist what is wrong. Anyone who knows anything about Yoga and Vedanta, knows too, that the…
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My Years With the Master
My Years With the Master by Swami Vishnudevananda I was an arrogant boy on leave from the army. It meant that I had to travel a day and a night from my army base in Jullunder. I would have only…
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Pre-Determined Maha Samadhi
Pre-Determined Maha Samadhi by Swami Venkatesananda It was the year 1960. In the Sivananda Ashram, after Arati in the night Satsang, a few visitors were gathered around Gurudev. Sivananda made kind enquiries of each one by turn, and one of…
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Sadhana Tattva
Sadhana Tattva by Sri Swami Sivananda Sadhana Tattva – Essential Spiritual Principles (a) An ounce of practice is better than tons of theory. Practice Yoga, Religion and Philosophy in daily life and attain Self-realization. (b)These thirty-two instructions give the essence…
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The Miracle of Modern Age – Chapter Five
The Miracle of Modern Age – Chapter Five by Swami Venkateshanandaji 73. SIVANANDA’S 90-YEARS’ WORK In less than thirty years, Siva has done what would have been difficult for even a man of success to do in 90 most active…
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Multi-Phased Message – Chapter Four
Multi-Phased Message – Chapter Four by Swami Venkateshananda 55. SIVANANDA’S VERSATILITY Don’t refer to the dictionary for a definition: let us turn to Siva for a demonstration. Siva is versatile: but is he “unsteady” or does he “turn round”? Far…
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Immortal Words of Infinite Wisdom – Chapter Three
Immortal Words of Infinite Wisdom – Chapter Three by Swami Venkateshananda 39. SIVANANDA’S PEN Siva’s Pen is Lord Krishna’s Flute and Lord Rama’s Arrow. The music that issues from It is enchanting, but it pierces our hearts and destroys our…
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The Divinity’s Doctrine – Chapter Two
The Divinity’s Doctrine – Chapter Two by Swami Venkateshanandaji 25. SIVANANDA’S PHILOSOPHY Siva’s philosophy can be compared only to Lord Krishna’s. It has a place for all the philosophies of the world! It recognises the Real and the unreal, and…
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The Light That is Life – Chapter One
The Light That is Life – Chapter One by Swami Venkateshananda 1. SIVANANDA’S LIFE Siva’s life is God’s Guarantee to mankind. It is the Sadhaka’s Guide, an open scripture for all to learn from. It is a divine bridge, linking…
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The Blessed Ashram of Swami Sivananda explores the spiritual sanctity of Sivananda Ashram in Rishikesh, founded by Sri Swami Sivananda Maharaj as a centre for yoga, meditation, and selfless service. The ashram continues to inspire spiritual seekers through the teachings of Vedanta, devotion, and universal love, guiding them toward inner peace, self-discipline, and self-realisation.
Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy Introduction: The Yoga-Vedanta Forest Academy which is aunique...
Leprosy Relief Centres The Divine Life Society has four centres...
Sivananda Charitable Hospital A Hallmark of Selfless Service “Sivananda charitable...
Gurudev’s Tapasya Kutir When Gurudev Swami Sivananda came to Rishikesh...
Gurudev Kutir In 1934, Gurudev Swami Sivananda left Swargashram and...
Bhajan Hall The Bhajan Hall occupies a unique place in...
The Lord Vishwanath Temple The Religious Hub In India, there...
Samadhi Shrine The Spiritual Hub Samadhi Mandir is the central...
Daily Activities The ashram offers a myriad of activities for...
Sivananda Ashram – Spiritual Field Sivananda Ashram is a place...
Introduction to the Sivananda Ashram On the one hand, the...
Saints of Swami Sivananda Ashram highlights the lives and spiritual contributions of revered saints and disciples associated with Sri Swami Sivananda Maharaj and the Divine Life Society. Through their wisdom, devotion, humility, and selfless service, these spiritual luminaries inspire seekers to practise yoga, cultivate inner peace, and follow the timeless path of truth, compassion, and God-realisation.
Swami Sankarananda Swami Sankarananda was born in Karnataka on the...
Swami Santananda Sri Chandrasekar, as he was known when he...
Swami Chaitanyananda Swami Chaitanyananda hails from Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh. He...
Swami Sahajananda Sri Swami Sahajananda, Spiritual Head of Divine Life...
Swami Sharadananda Sri Padmanabhan came to the abode of Sri...
Swami Premananda Swami Premananda was working as an officer in...
Swami Shanmugananda Sri Venkataraman was born on the 9th of...
Swami Vimalananda Sri Nagaraj was born in 1932 in Chamarajanagar(near...
Swami Shivapremananda Sri Sukhendu Ray (Sri Shivaprem), as a young...
Swami Sivananda Radha Swami Sivananda Radha, (Sylvia Hellman), was born...
Swami Devananda G. Sannyasi (that was the pre-Sannyasa name of...
Swami Brahmananda Swami Brahmananda | Life & Teachings Swamiji’s pre-monastic...
Swami Vidyananda Born in a pious and religious family in...
Swami Nadabrahmananda Sri Basavaraj Puranik was born on May 5,...
Swami Jyotirmayananda Swami Jyotirmayananda was born on the 3rd of...
Swami Omkarananda Swami Omkarananda hails from Andhra Pradesh, he was...
Swami Chinmayananda Known as Balakrishnan, he was born of noble...
Swami Madhavananda Swami Madhavananda | Life & Teachings Born on...
Swami Dayananda Swami Dayananda | Life & Teachings Born in...
Swami Satchidananda Ramaswamy, as he was named by his parents,...
Swami Satyananda Swami Satyananda was a teenager, a little boy,...
Swami Vishnudevananda Swami Vishnudevananda | Life & Teachings Born on...
Swami Paramananda Born on the 15th of February, 1907, in...
Swami Venkatesananda Swami Venkatesananda | Life & Teachings Parthasarathy (as...
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उठो, जागो और अपने लक्ष्य की ओर निरंतर बढ़ते रहो॥
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मनुष्य जैसा सोचता है, वैसा ही धीरे-धीरे बन जाता है॥
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आत्मविश्वास आध्यात्मिक शक्ति का द्वार खोलता है॥
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क्रोध पर विजय प्राप्त करना ही महान तपस्या है॥
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संतोष से बढ़कर कोई धन नहीं है॥
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शुद्ध विचार शुद्ध जीवन का निर्माण करते हैं॥
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मौन मनुष्य को अपने भीतर की आवाज सुनने का अवसर देता है॥
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अनुशासन के बिना आध्यात्मिक प्रगति कठिन है॥
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दूसरों में दोष देखने के बजाय अपने भीतर सुधार करो॥
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निःस्वार्थ प्रेम हृदय को दिव्यता के निकट ले जाता है॥
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प्रार्थना आत्मा को परमात्मा से जोड़ने वाला पुल है॥
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आध्यात्मिक ज्ञान तभी सार्थक है जब वह जीवन में उतरे॥
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Sages & Mahatmas
Lord Gauranga (Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mahaprabhu) Hare Krishna Hare Krishna...
Nimbarkacharya There lived a great ascetic named Aruna Muni in...
Vallabhacharya Vallabhacharya, the founder of the Vaishnavite cult of Rajasthan...
Madhvacharya Madhvacharya was a great religious reformer and an orthodox...
Ramanujacharya In the year 1017 A.D., Ramanuja was born in...
Adi Sankaracharya Introduction Chaos pervaded all through India in the...
Acharyas When Hinduism degenerated on account of creeping in of...
Guru Nanak by Swami Sivananda Birth Whenever there is a...
Prophet Mohammed by Swami Sivananda MOHAMMED, known as the Prophet...
Lord Buddha by Swami Sivananda Introduction In the sixth century...
Parsvanatha by Swami Sivananda Parsva is regarded as an incarnation...
Moses by Swami Sivananda The rapidly increasing population in Egypt...
Zoroaster by Swami Sivananda There is no certainty at all...
Prophets Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam are the...
Jaya Deva by Swami Sivananda “The sky is clouded and...
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Appayya Dikshitar by Swami Sivananda Introduction There had risn the...
Goswami Tulsidas by Swami Sivananda Goswami Tulsidas | Life &...
Mira Bai by Swami Sivananda Mira Bai | Life &...
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Jnanadev by Swami Sivananda Jnanadev | Life & Teachings The...
Namdev by Swami Sivananda Introduction Namdev of Maharashtra was a...
Introduction Introduction | Spiritual Wisdom Who is a saint? He...
Saints and Masters What is a saint exactly? In the...
A List of All Religions Worldwide explores the world's major religions, spiritual traditions, and indigenous belief systems, highlighting their origins, sacred teachings, and cultural significance. Discover Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and many other faiths that promote spiritual growth, compassion, peace, and harmony among humanity.
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Judaism by Swami Sivananda Introduction Judaism constitutes the religious doctrines...
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Hinduism by Swami Sivananda Introduction Hinduism is the religion of...
Religions of the World We live in a time of...
PRESIDENT – The Divine Life Society H.H. Sri Swami Yogaswarupanandaji...
Membership of the Divine Life Society Anyone devoted to the...
What is Pranayama
Questions and Answers Q. Is it right to say that...
Dharana (Concentration) CONCENTRATION ON SOLAR PLEXUS Solar plexus is often...
Pranic Healing Those who practise Pranayama, can impart their Prana...
Importance and Benefits of Pranayama “The illusory Samsaric Vasana, that...
Relaxation The practice of relaxing the muscles of the body...
Sivananda’s Pranayama Technique: Sit comfortably on a chair, sofa or...
Kevala Kumbhaka Kumbhaka is of two kinds, viz., Sahita and...
Plavini Practice of this Pranayama demands skill on the part...
Murchha Sit in your Asana and inhale. Retain the breath....
Bhramari Sit on Padmasana or Siddhasana. Inhale rapidly through both...
Bhastrika In Sanskrit Bhastrika means ‘bellows’. Rapid succession of forcible...
Sitali Protrude the tongue a little away from the lips....
Sitkari Fold the tongue so that the tip of the...
Ujjayi Sit in Padmasana or Siddhasana. Close the mouth. Inhale...
Surya Bheda Sit on Padmasana or Siddhasana. Close the eyes....
Rhythmical Breathing The breathing in men and women is very...
Pranayama in Savasana Lie down on the back, quiet at...
Pranayama While Walking Walk with head up, shoulders back and...
Pranayama During Meditation If you do concentration and meditation, Pranayama...
Kundalini Pranayama In this Pranayama, the Bhavana is more important...
Easy Comfortable Pranayama (Sukha Purvaka) Sit on Padmasana or Siddhasana...
The external Kumbhaka (Bahya) Draw the air through the left...
Kapalabhati ‘Kapala’ is a Sanskrit word; it means skull. ‘Bhati’...
Pranayama Exercises EXERCISE NO. 1 Sit on Padmasana. Close your...
Three Types of Pranayama There are three types of Pranayama,...
Varieties of Pranayama “Bahya-abhyantara-stambha-vrittih-desa–kaala- sankhyabhih paridrishto deergha-sukshmah.” Yoga Sutras-Ch. II-50...
Control of Breath The first important step is to master...
What is Pranayama? Tasmin sati svasaprasvasayor-gativicchedah pranayamah -“Regulation of breath...
Matra The time taken in making a round of the...
Avasthas (Stages) ARAMBHA AVASTHA Pranava (OM) should be chanted with...
Three Bandhas There are four Bhedas (piercing of divisions) viz.,...
Asanas for Pranayama PADMASANA (LOTUS POSE) This is also known...
Dietetic Discipline The proficient in Yoga should abandon articles of...
The Meditation Room Have a separate meditation room under lock...
He five Essentials Five things are necessary for practising Pranayama....
Kundalini & Chakras KUNDALINI Kundalini is the serpent power or...
Nadis Nadis are astral tubes made up of astral matter...
The Lungs It will not be out of place here...
Prana and Pranayama Pranayama is an exact science. It is...
What is Prana? “He who knows Prana knows Vedas” is...
Pranayama Today, for quick travel, the material world presents us...
What is Divine Life
Moksha by Swami Sivananda Moksha is the summum bonum of life. Moksha...
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The Attainment of Liberation by Swami Krishnananda The Nature of...
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God’s Plan for You by Swami Chidananda Radiant Atman, beloved...
Purpose of Life by Swami Sivananda Purpose of Life |...
Brahmacharya by Swami Sivananda “Brahmacharya or spotless chastity is the...
Ahimsa (Non-Violence) by Swami Sivananda Introduction In the regeneration and...
Satyam (Truth) by Swami Sivananda Introduction Truth is the seat...
Goal of Life is God-Realisation by Swami Sivananda The Atman...
Lead the Divine Life by Swami Sivananda Lead the Divine...
What Is Yoga – In-Depth Teachings explores the ancient wisdom of yoga as a holistic path to physical well-being, mental discipline, spiritual growth, and self-realisation. Rooted in Sanatan Dharma and the teachings of sages like Patanjali, yoga encompasses asanas, pranayama, meditation, selfless action, devotion, and spiritual knowledge, guiding seekers toward inner peace, harmony, and union with the Divine.
The Three Governing Factors of Sadhana by Swami Sivananda Many...
Prerequisites of Spiritual Sadhana by Swami Sivananda I I will...
Seek God Within by Swami Sivananda Seek God within you,...
Guide to Sadhakas by Swami Sivananda The first thing a...
Sankirtan Yoga by Swami Sivananda Sankirtan is singing God’s name...
Kundalini Yoga by Swami Sivananda Kundalini Sakti is the coiled-up,...
Nada Yoga by Swami Sivananda Sit in Padmasana or Siddhasana...
Hatha Yoga by Swami Sivananda Hatha Yoga relates to the...
The True Sadhana to Win the Lord’s Grace explores the spiritual practices that help devotees deepen their connection with God through sincere prayer, unwavering faith, selfless service, and devotion. Inspired by the teachings of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, it encourages seekers to cultivate purity of heart, practise truth and love, surrender the ego, and walk the path of righteousness to experience divine grace.
Main Obstacles in Yoga Sadhana by Swami Sivananda Real aspirants...
Light on Yoga Sadhana by Swami Sivananda Question: In “Practical Lessons...
Inner Yogic Discipline by Swami Sivananda I Yoga is the...
Practical Yogic Instructions by Swami Sivananda Control your senses. Calm...
Practice of Yoga Sadhana by Swami Sivananda Meditate regularly on...
Structure of Yoga Sadhana by Swami Sivananda Ethical discipline is...
Need for Yoga Sadhana by Swami Sivananda Why should you...
An Essential Condition by Swami Sivananda In the Upanishads the...
Get Inspired & Realize the Lord Within & Everywhere explores the spiritual wisdom of recognising the divine presence within oneself and throughout the universe. Inspired by the teachings of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, it encourages seekers to cultivate love, practise selfless service, and discover the eternal truth that God resides in every heart and all creation.
Consequences Of Anger by Swami Sivananda A terrible fit of...
Root Out Attachment by Swami Sivananda Atman is Brahman or...
Subtle Desires by Swami Sivananda The summum bonum of existence...
Annihilate The Ego by Swami Sivananda Study the autobiography of...
Ignorance by Swami Sivananda The mind is a creation of...
Difficulties Strengthen You by Swami Sivananda Difficulties come to test...
Brave All Trials by Swami Sivananda Trials, difficulties, troubles and...
Words of Wisdom by Swami Sivananda One’s individual ego, preconceived...
The Glimpse and The Goal by Swami Sivananda When you...
Supreme Peace Is Your Goal by Swami Sivananda Every man...
Strive by Swami Sivananda Strive. Strive to realise God. This...
Depression and Devotion by Swami Sivananda Every aspirant in the...
Persevere in Sadhana by Swami Sivananda Let the sadhana (spiritual...
Soul Power by Swami Sivananda O man! Do not be...
Body Is Not I by Swami Sivananda This is a...
World Is the Body Of God by Swami Sivananda The...
Learn from Sleep by Swami Sivananda Study the condition of...
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Be Firm in Wisdom by Swami Sivananda Viveka (wisdom) gives...
Rise Above the Two Moods by Swami Sivananda In vedanta...
Your Real Nature by Swami Sivananda Do you know who...
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Training of the Mind by Swami Sivananda If a pebble...
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Some Important Yoga Asanas introduces essential yoga postures that promote flexibility, balance, strength, and overall well-being. From Tadasana and Vrikshasana to Bhujangasana, Trikonasana, and Paschimottanasana, these traditional practices help improve body awareness, support relaxation, and encourage harmony between the body, mind, and spirit through regular, mindful practice.
Savasana (Corpse Pose) Sri Swami Sivananda This is an Asana...
Chakrasana (Circle Pose) Sri Swami Sivananda Many acrobats demonstrate this...
Matsyendrasana (Spine Twist-Full Pose) Sri Swami Sivananda Those who have...
Padahastasana (The Feet and Hands Posture) Sri Swami Sivananda Padahastasana...
Baddha Padmasana (Locked-up Lotus Pose) This is a variety of...
Trikonasana (Three Angle Pose) Sri Swami Sivananda TECHNIQUE Stand erect....
Padangushthasana Sri Swami Sivananda Fatty people will find it a...
Urdhva Padmasana Sri Swami Sivananda TECHNIQUE Perform Sirshasana as mentioned...
Vajrasana ( The Adamantine Pose) Those who sit in this...
Gomukhasana (Cow Face Posture) When this Asana is demonstrated, it...
Dhanurasana ( Bow Pose) When this Asana is performed, it...
Bhujangasana (Cobra Page) Bhujanga means a Cobra in Sanskrit. When...
Salabhasana (Locust Pose) When this pose is demonstrated, it resembles...
Ardhamatsyendrasana Ardha means half. This is half a pose. This...
Paschimottanasana Sit on the ground and stretch the legs stiff...
Mayurasana (Peacock Pose) Mayur means Peacock in Sanskrit. When this...
Halasana (Plough Pose) When this pose is practised, it gives...
Sarvangasana (All Member’s Pose) This is a mysterious Asana which...
Sirshasana TECHNIQUE Spread a fourfold blanket. Sit on the two...
Yoga Asanas to Practise Daily introduces simple and effective yoga postures that promote flexibility, strength, balance, and mental relaxation. Regular practice of Tadasana, Vrikshasana, Bhujangasana, Trikonasana, and Sukhasana can support overall well-being, improve body awareness, and encourage harmony between the body, mind, and spirit through mindful movement and breathing.
Conclusion Sri Swami Sivananda The purpose of Yoga is to...
Dhyana (Meditation) Sri Swami Sivananda Meditation is the seventh limb...
Pranayama Sri Swami Sivananda Pranayama Spiritual Wellness Regulation of Prana...
Sitting Postures PADMASANA (LOTUS POSTURE) TECHNIQUE Sit over a folded...
Yoga Mudra (Yogin’s sealing posture) TECHNIQUE Sit on a folded...
Mayurasana (Peacock Posture) TECHNIQUE Kneel on the floor with the...
Ardha-Matsyendrasana (Lateral spinal twist posture) TECHNIQUE Sit on the floor...
Chakrasana (Wheel posture) TECHNIQUE Lie down on your back. Bend...
Prayers & Mantras for Meditation explores sacred prayers and powerful mantras that help calm the mind, deepen concentration, and strengthen spiritual awareness. From the Gayatri Mantra and Om chanting to traditional Vedic prayers, these spiritual practices inspire inner peace, devotion, and a deeper connection with the Divine through meditation and mindful repetition.
Tap All Powers 1. In all man’s struggles and attempts...
Reduce Mind-Wandering A scientist concentrates his mind and invents many...
Know the Ways of Mind Dharana is practised for stopping...
Antarmukha and Bahirmukha Vrittis Antarmukha-Vritti You will get Antarmukha-Vritti (inward-moving...
Aids to Concentration Concentration or Dharana is centering the mind...
Where to Concentrate? Concentrate gently either on the lotus of...
What is Concentration? by Swami Sivananda “Desa-bandhas-chittasya dharana”:-Concentration is fixing...
Stotras – Prayer for Meditation ॐ!! शिवध्यानम् !!शान्तं पद्मासनस्थं शशधरमुकुटं...
Concentration and Meditation by Swami Sivananda Concentration and meditation are...
Swami Sivananda
Food For The Soul SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA Within you is the hidden God. Within you is the Immortal Soul. Within you is the inexhaustible Spiritual Treasure. Within you is the fount of Joy and Happiness. Within you is the ocean of Bliss. Look within for this happiness which you have...
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Universal Love
Universal Love SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA The only Sara Vastu (true substance) in this world is Prema or Love. It is eternal, infinite and undecaying. Physical love is passion or Moha or infatuation. Universal love is divine love. Cosmic love, Visva...
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The Absolute And The Relative
Swami Krishnananda The Absolute And The Relative SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA The comedy of the soul’s eternally communing itself in the Glory of the Kingdom of God, Brahmaloka, is well known to have turned into an apparently tragic circumstance of the soul...
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The Key to Discovery
The Key to Discovery SRI SWAMI VENKATESANANDA When engaged in an enquiry into the nature of the truth concerning the world, oneself, relationship and why the relationship exists, where does the answer come from? In olden days especially, it was...
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The Offering That Will Delight The Guru
The Offering That Will Delight The Guru Sri Swami Chidananda Worshipful homage unto that supreme Divine Presence, the eternal, all-pervading, immanent Reality, that is the one unchanging, immutable and imperishable Being behind and beyond this everchanging, temporary and perishable phenomenal...
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Waste Not This Rare Human Birth
Waste Not This Rare Human Birth Sri Swami Sivananda Salutations again and again at the Holy Feet of the great Sage, Sri Vyasa Bhagavan Sri Krishna-Dwaipayana, who edited the Vedas, composed the Brahmasutras, and wrote the Mahabharata and the eighteen...
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Does The Guru Ever Die?
Does The Guru Ever Die? Sri Swami Chidananda There is a great tradition in the monarchy of England: “The throne shall never be empty; the country shall never be without a monarch.” That is the tradition. The heir apparent instantly...
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The Need For Spiritual Regeneration
The Need For Spiritual Regeneration Sri Swami Sivananda Our forefathers would be considerably amused at many of the maladies that afflict humanity today, e.g., inflation, black-marketing, bootlegging, gun-running, et hoc genus omne. These Frankenstein monsters, threatening to destroy us before...
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Worship of Divine Power
Worship of Divine Power Sri Swami Sivananda The worship of the Protective Power is a need felt by all created beings. This worship may take the form of an intelligent participation with the universal, sustaining Power, or it may, in...
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Brahma Muhurta Meditative Talks at Swami Sivananda Ashram – Rishikesh explores the sacred early-morning practice of meditation, spiritual reflection, and contemplation at the ashram of Sri Swami Sivananda Maharaj. These meditative talks inspire seekers to begin the day with inner silence, devotion, and positive thoughts while cultivating spiritual awareness, mental clarity, and a deeper connection with the Divine.
The Thing To Be Known By Sri Swami Chidananda The Thing To Be Known Early Morning Meditation Talk given in the sacred Samadhi Hall of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh. May the divine grace of the Supreme Being and the loving and compassionate benedictions of the Holy...
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Recognising the Manifestations of Ego
Recognising the Manifestations of Ego By Sri Swami Atmaswarupananda Early Morning Meditation Talk given in the Sacred Samadhi Hall of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh One of the most tragic phenomena in this world is the fighting...
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Understanding and Controlling the Mind
Understanding and Controlling the Mind By Sri Swami Atmaswarupananda Understanding and Controlling the Mind Understanding and Controlling the Mind is essential for achieving peace, concentration, spiritual growth, and self-realisation. The mind is naturally restless and easily influenced by desires, emotions,...
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The Guru Is Spirit
The Guru Is Spirit By Sri Swami Atmaswarupananda Early Morning Meditation Talk given in the Sacred Samadhi Hall of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh During his sadhana days in Swarg Ashram, Gurudev carried his sadhana to extreme levels. Afterwards, when he...
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The Best Part of Knowledge
The Best Part of Knowledge By Sri Swami Chidananda The Best Part of Knowledge The whole of the spiritual life is an acquiring of spiritual knowledge. The guru is a source of spiritual knowledge: Scriptures are the source of spiritual knowledge. Special...
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Living with Spiritual Paradoxes
Living with Spiritual Paradoxes By Sri Swami Atmaswarupananda Living with Spiritual Paradoxes Early Morning Meditation Talk given in the Sacred Samadhi Hall of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh The spiritual life is full of paradoxes. One of...
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“That’s Enough”
“That’s Enough” By Sri Swami Atmaswarupananda Early Morning Meditation Talk given in the Sacred Samadhi Hall of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh Each religion, each philosophy has its own way of explaining life. But most seem to...
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What is Knowledge Doing for Us?
What is Knowledge Doing for Us? By Sri Swami Chidananda What is Knowledge Doing for Us? Worshipful homage to the supreme, eternal Cosmic Spirit Divine, the paramatman! Loving adorations to revered and beloved Holy Master Gurudev Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj! They are...
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We Want Two Identities
We Want Two Identities By Sri Swami Atmaswarupananda Early Morning Meditation Talk given in the Sacred Samadhi Hall of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanandaji Maharaj, Sivananda Ashram, Rishikesh The call to the spiritual life is a call from God to a...
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Celestial Collection of Divine Messages – Awakening the Divinity in Man presents inspiring spiritual teachings and divine messages that encourage humanity to discover its inherent divinity. Inspired by the wisdom of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, these timeless reflections illuminate the path of love, truth, selfless service, and spiritual awakening, guiding seekers toward inner transformation and realisation of the Divine within.
Food For The Soul SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA Within you is the hidden God. Within you is the Immortal Soul. Within you is the inexhaustible Spiritual Treasure. Within you is the fount of Joy and Happiness. Within you is the ocean of Bliss. Look within for this happiness which you have...
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Universal Love
Universal Love SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA The only Sara Vastu (true substance) in this world is Prema or Love. It is eternal, infinite and undecaying. Physical love is passion or Moha or infatuation. Universal love is divine love. Cosmic love, Visva...
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The Absolute And The Relative
Swami Krishnananda The Absolute And The Relative SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA The comedy of the soul’s eternally communing itself in the Glory of the Kingdom of God, Brahmaloka, is well known to have turned into an apparently tragic circumstance of the soul...
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The Key to Discovery
The Key to Discovery SRI SWAMI VENKATESANANDA When engaged in an enquiry into the nature of the truth concerning the world, oneself, relationship and why the relationship exists, where does the answer come from? In olden days especially, it was...
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The Offering That Will Delight The Guru
The Offering That Will Delight The Guru Sri Swami Chidananda Worshipful homage unto that supreme Divine Presence, the eternal, all-pervading, immanent Reality, that is the one unchanging, immutable and imperishable Being behind and beyond this everchanging, temporary and perishable phenomenal...
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Waste Not This Rare Human Birth
Waste Not This Rare Human Birth Sri Swami Sivananda Salutations again and again at the Holy Feet of the great Sage, Sri Vyasa Bhagavan Sri Krishna-Dwaipayana, who edited the Vedas, composed the Brahmasutras, and wrote the Mahabharata and the eighteen...
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Does The Guru Ever Die?
Does The Guru Ever Die? Sri Swami Chidananda There is a great tradition in the monarchy of England: “The throne shall never be empty; the country shall never be without a monarch.” That is the tradition. The heir apparent instantly...
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The Need For Spiritual Regeneration
The Need For Spiritual Regeneration Sri Swami Sivananda Our forefathers would be considerably amused at many of the maladies that afflict humanity today, e.g., inflation, black-marketing, bootlegging, gun-running, et hoc genus omne. These Frankenstein monsters, threatening to destroy us before...
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Worship of Divine Power
Worship of Divine Power Sri Swami Sivananda The worship of the Protective Power is a need felt by all created beings. This worship may take the form of an intelligent participation with the universal, sustaining Power, or it may, in...
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Direct Disciples of Sri Swami Sivananda Maharaj highlights the lives and spiritual contributions of the devoted disciples of Sri Swami Sivananda Maharaj, who carried forward his teachings of yoga, Vedanta, meditation, and selfless service. Through their dedication and spiritual wisdom, these disciples helped spread the message of divine love, universal brotherhood, and self-realisation to seekers across the world.
Dr. Devaki Kutty Mataji Gurudev’s Letters to Dr. Devaki Kutty Mataji 2nd July 1953 OM Namo NarayanayaAdorable, Immortal SelfSalutations and adorations I am thankful to you for all your kindness. You took so much pain in going over here and did very noble service in relieving the sufferings of women...
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His Holiness Sri Swami Devananda Saraswati Maharaj
His Holiness Sri Swami Devananda Saraswati Maharaj G. Sannyasi (that was the pre-Sannyasa name of Swami Devananda) was born on the 19th of June, 1937 (Eswarnama Samvatsar Jyestha Shuklapaksha Ekadasi Day), in a pious family in Andhra Pradesh. At a...
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His Holiness Sri Swami Premananda Saraswati Maharaj
His Holiness Sri Swami Premananda Saraswati Maharaj His Holiness Sri Swami Premananda Saraswati Maharaj A saint is generally said to have no pre-saint life. Once a person takes Sanyasa, he gives up all his earlier relationships, ‘burns’ as it were,...
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Swami Sivananda-Hridayananda
Swami Sivananda-Hridayananda Born on the 18th of April 1914, in an orthodox and pious family of Perur, in Travancore (Kerala) State, she was known as Chellamma. She passed her Senior Cambridge examination privately and then had her Inter and M.B.,...
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His Holiness Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda Saraswati Maharaj
His Holiness Sri Swami Jyotirmayananda Saraswati Maharaj Swami Jyotirmayananda Swami Jyotirmayananda was born on the 3rd of February, 1931 in a pious family in the state of Bihar. From his very childhood days he showed signs of his future greatness....
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His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda Saraswati Maharaj
His Holiness Sri Swami Satchidananda Saraswati Maharaj Ramaswamy, as he was named by his parents, was born on the 22nd December, 1914, as the second son of a very devout couple Sri Kalyanasundaram and Smt. Velammai, at Chettipalayam, Tamilnadu. After...
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His Holiness Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati Maharaj
His Holiness Sri Swami Satyananda Saraswati Maharaj Swami Satyananda was a teenager, a little boy, when he came to the Ashram, but very active and proficient in Hatha Yoga right from the beginning. Many were the departments of the Ashram...
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His Holiness Sri Swami Chinmayananda Saraswati Maharaj
His Holiness Sri Swami Chinmayananda Saraswati Maharaj Known as Balakrishnan, he was born of noble parents at Ernakulam (Kerala) on the 8th of May, 1917. The rigidity of the family daily routine of worship, lasting for quite a few hours,...
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His Holiness Sri Swami Vishnudevananda Saraswati Maharaj
His Holiness Sri Swami Vishnudevananda Saraswati Maharaj Sri Swami Vishnudevananda Saraswati Maharaj Born on the 31st of December, 1927, he was known as Kuttan Nair. He hails from Kerala, where he had his school education. After completing school, he was...
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Meditation brings inner peace, mental clarity, and a deeper connection with the divine. Through regular practice, aspirants may experience calmness, self-awareness, and spiritual awakening.
Concentration Tests Sri Swami Sivananda Concentration Tests Mental Focus Tiruvalluvar, a Tamil Saint of South India, one day put on the head of his wife a shallow plate containing water, and asked her to move along a procession of dance, music and variety of plays, with instructions that her head would...
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Questions & Answers on Concentration
Questions & Answers on Concentration Q. On what can one concentrate? A. Concentrate on a concrete form in the beginning, on the form of Lord Krishna with flute in hand or on the form of Lord Vishnu with conch, disc,...
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Jyotirmaya Darshan
Jyotirmaya Darshan When you advance in meditation you can see your Ishta Devata in physical form. Lord Vishnu will give you Darshan with four hands; Lord Krishna will appear before you with flute in His hands; Rama with bow and...
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Glimpses of the Self
Glimpses of the Self By experiences, pleasant and painful, man gathers materials and builds them into mental and moral faculties. As a merchant closing the year’s ledger and opening a new one does not enter in the new one all...
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Bhuta-Ganas
Bhuta-Ganas Sri Swami Sivananda Sometimes, these elementals appear during meditation. They are strange figures, some with long teeth, some with big faces, some with big bellies, some with faces on the belly, some with faces on the head. They are...
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Mind Moves
Mind Moves After a short practice of meditation you will feel that body gets lighter in a short time, say 15 or 30 minutes after you have taken your seat in Padma, Siddha or Sukhasana, according to taste and temperament....
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Blissful Experience
Blissful Experience Blissful Experience Spiritual Joy Samadhi or blissful divine experience arises when the ego and the mind are dissolved. It is a state to be attained by one’s own effort. It is limitless, divisionless and infinite, an experience of...
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Cosmic Consciousness
Cosmic Consciousness Cosmic Consciousness Spiritual Wisdom This exalted, blissful experience comes through intuition or Samadhi. The lower mind is withdrawn from the external, objective world. The senses are abstracted in the mind. The individual mind becomes one with the cosmic...
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Feeling of Separation
Feeling of Separation Feeling of Separation Spiritual Wisdom During the course of practice, one day you will feel that you have separated yourself from the body. You will have immense joy mixed with fear, joy in the possession of a...
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Festivals in Sanathan Dharma and Hinduism celebrate devotion, spirituality, and the victory of good over evil. They bring families and communities together through prayers, rituals, fasting, and the worship of deities.
Sri Hanuman By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA Sri Hanuman was born of Anjani from Pavana, the wind-god. He was named Hanuman after the name of the city of Hanumpur over which his maternal uncle Parti Surya ruled. Hanuman’s body was hard as a stone. So Anjani named him Vajranga. He is...
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Hanuman
Hanuman By Sri Swami Sivananda O Lord Hanuman!Servant of Lord Rama!Son of Anjana DeviAnd Wind-God!O mighty Hero!O learned Nava-vyakarana-Pundit!O wise Sage!Prostrations unto Thee. SRI HANUMAN is worshipped everywhere in India, alone or together with Sri Rama. Every temple of Lord...
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Ganesha
Ganesha By Sri Swami Sivananda Remover of all obstacles,Pranava Swaroopi,Embodiment of wisdom,Devata of Muladhara Chakra!O Lord Vinayaka,The bestower of happinessWho has Modaka in hand!O Elephant-headed Lord!Salutations unto Thee.Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha. Lord Ganesha is the elephant-headed God. He is worshipped...
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Dattatreya
Dattatreya By Sri Swami Sivananda O Lord Dattatreya!Trimurti Avatara!Child of Anusuya and Atri!Prostrations unto Thee.Thou art the Adi-GuruOf Sannyasins.Thou art an embodiment of Tyaga.Thou art an Avadhuta.Dattatreya Dattatreya Pahimam.Datta Guru Datta Guru Rakshamam. ANUSUYA is generally quoted as the model...
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Theology
Theology By Sri Swami Krishnananda Theology The contemplation of the Absolute is the highest form any religion can take. But this enterprise of the mind requires of it an understanding of the universal situation far beyond normal human comprehension. The...
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The Esoteric Meaning of the Ten Avataras
The Esoteric Meaning of the Ten Avataras By Sri Swami Chidananda The prayer “Asato Maa Sat-Gamaya, Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya, Mrityor Maa Amritam-Gamaya” epitomises the purpose of the Lord’s Creation, the grand culmination of going back into that Transcendence out of which these...
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Avatara
Avatara By Sri Swami Sivananda When Lord Jesus was born, the angels sang a beautiful song in praise of the Lord and, in so doing, revealed the purpose of His descent: Glory to God in the highest, And on...
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Vasanta Navaratri
Vasanta Navaratri By Sri Swami Sivananda THE DIVINE MOTHER or Devi is worshipped during the Vasanta Navaratri. This occurs during the spring. She is worshipped by Her own command. You will find this in the following episode in the Devi Bhagavata....
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Thaipusam
Thaipusam By Sri Swami Sivananda Thaipusam which falls in the month of Thai (January – February) is celebrated with intense devotion by a very large section of the Tamil people throughout the world. It is celebrated on the full moon...
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Concentration and meditation help calm the mind, improve awareness, and develop inner peace through regular practice.
Yoga and Meditation The Philosophical Foundations of Yoga SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS I shall endeavour to portray in simple terms what one may regard as the central objective of human life and the possible methodology that could be adopted in implementing this objective, and its realisation. You must have...
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Why Meditate?
Why Meditate? By Sri Swami Venkatesananda The basic problem in the world today seems to be that there is no interest in meditation as such. It is partly the fault of people who preach and do propaganda for meditation. When...
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What is Meditation?
What is Meditation? By SRI SWAMI SHIVAPREMANANDA In the West, the word meditation means a concentrated state of mind in serious reflection. The Latin root of the word meditation, mederi, means “to heal.” It is an effort to heal afflictions...
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Signs of Progress in The Path of Meditation
Signs of Progress in The Path of Meditation by SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA The goal of life is the attainment of final beatitude or Moksha. Moksha can be attained by constant meditation with a heart that is rendered pure and steady...
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Raja Yoga
Raja Yoga By Sri Swami Sivananda The Philosophy of Yoga It is said that the original propounder of classical Yoga was Hiranyagarbha Himself. It is Patanjali Maharishi who formulated this science into a definite system under the name of Ashtanga Yoga or Raja Yoga. This forms...
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Preliminaries to Concentration
Preliminaries to Concentration By Sri Swami Sivananda Concentration is fixing the mind on an external object or an internal point. There can be no concentration without something upon which the mind may rest. Concentration is the sixth step in the...
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Practice of Meditation
Practice of Meditation By Sri N.Ananthanarayanan. A baby’s eyes are riveted on a flower or a butterfly. It keeps looking at the object with unwinking eyes, eyes full of wonder, for minutes together. A mother calls her teenage daughter to...
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The Mysterious Mind and its Control
The Mysterious Mind and its Control By SRI SWAMI CHIDANANDA The Mysterious Mind and its Control Glorious Immortal Soul! A great deal has been written in the West lately about psychological theories and investigations. The subject we are going to...
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Mind Control
Mind Control By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA The “mind” is a name given to the policy of affirming one’s finitude. The assertion of individuality is known as “mind.” It is a pressure exerted upon the limitedness of our personality, and there...
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The divinity in religions reflects the universal presence of the Divine, expressed through different beliefs, scriptures, and spiritual traditions. It teaches humanity to embrace love, compassion, tolerance, and unity, recognizing the sacred truth that connects all beings.
Shintoism By Sri Swami Sivananda Shinto is an all-pervading indefinable way which is quite universal. Shinto or Kaminomichi or the way of the Kami or the Gods is the name of the religion observed by the Japanese from time immemorial. ‘Kami’ means God or deity, or sometimes soul. Shinto implies...
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Confucianism
Confucianism By Sri Swami Sivananda Confucius was born in 551 B.C. in the feudal State of Lu, a portion of what is now the province of Shangtung on the north-eastern seaboard of China. The name of Confucius in Chinese is...
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Taoism
Taoism By Sri Swami Sivananda ‘Tao’ is a Chinese word meaning ‘way’, ‘way of Heaven’, ‘Path’ or ‘road’ or ‘method’. It indicates a line or principle of conduct. There is no proper English term for ‘Tao’. It means the ‘Eternal...
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Zoroastrianism
Zoroastrianism By Sri Swami Sivananda Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism are world religions but Zoroastrianism is just a national religion now though it was a world religion in days of yore. It is the religion of the Parsees. The correct name for...
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Sufism
Sufism By Sri Swami Sivananda Sufism is liberal Islam, with a colouring of Vedanta. Sufism is Islamic in origin. Sufism is the religion of love with Madhurya Bhava, with the concepts of the lover and the Beloved. Sufism is not considered...
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The Spiritual Significance of Ramzan
The Spiritual Significance of Ramzan By Sri Swami Chidananda The Prayer “Asato Maa Sat-Gamaya, Tamaso Maa Jyotir-Gamaya, Mrityor Maa Amritam-Gamaya” epitomises the purpose of the Lord’s Creation, the grand culmination of going back into that Transcendence out of which these countless...
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Thy Kingdom Come
Thy Kingdom Come By Sri Swami Chidananda Christmas Message from the book Awake! Realise Your Divinity! We are fortunate to have conceived of a way of life where each day starts with the Divine Name, prayer and divine contemplation. By the...
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Essence Of Christianity
Essence Of Christianity By Sri Swami Chidananda To be rooted in the Divine, to be guided by the Divine, to recognise the reality of the Divine and the Divine alone, and to give secondary place to all that is other...
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Christ-Consciousness
Christ-Consciousness By SRI SWAMI KRISHNANANDA ‘Empty thyself and I shall fill thee.’ This is a wondrous single sentence message of Jesus the Christ. The Spirit is not a quantity and it is opposed to all quantitative measurements and conceptions. ‘Blessed are...
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The glory of saints and self-realized masters of Bharat lies in their divine wisdom, spiritual purity, and realization of the eternal Self. These Jivanmuktas inspire humanity through their teachings, compassion, and exemplary lives, guiding seekers toward liberation, truth, and union with the Divine.
Treatment of Visitors Treatment of Visitors People came to the well-known Ananda Kutir with the devout desire of having the ‘darshan’ and blessing of this mahatma, and to their surprise and confusion found themselves confronted by a stately, stalwart sadhu (monk) who behaved as if it was he who had...
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Swami Sivananda’s Unique Way of Teaching
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Swami Sivananda’s Philosophy
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Swami Sivananda–Personified Synthesis of Dynamism and Renunciation
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Surgeon Sivananda’s Egodectomy
Surgeon Sivananda’s Egodectomy INTRODUCTION Surgeon Sivanandas Egodectomy Even a child can tell us what is right and what is wrong; but even the wisest among men might fail to do the right and to resist what is wrong. Anyone who...
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Sri Swami Sivananda—A Composite Personality
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The Spirit of Ananda Kutir
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The Silent Teachings
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Sivananda–The Fire of Sannyasa
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Self-realization is the ultimate goal of human life, leading individuals to discover their true nature beyond the body, mind, and ego. Through meditation, self-inquiry, devotion, and righteous living, seekers attain inner peace, spiritual wisdom, and awareness of the eternal Divine Self.
O YOUTH! O STUDENTS! READ THIS NOW DRUG PREVENTION IS EASIER, CURE IS DIFFICULT. DRUGS & WHAT THEY DO Offered in the service of the students and Youth of India and in the cause of our Nation’s health and for the safety and protection of our country. BELIEVE IT OR...
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Yoga for Health, Happiness and World Peace
Yoga for Health, Happiness and World Peace By Sri Swami Chidananda May all beings in this world attain happiness. May all beings in this world attain peace. May all beings in this world attain plenitude and fullness. May all beings...
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Yoga–What it is and What it is Not
Yoga What it is and What it is Not1 By SRI SWAMI CHIDANANDA In Sanskrit, the primary definition of the term Yoga is the state of union with the Divine or the experience of oneness with the great Reality. Yoga,...
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Why Do Sadhana?
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Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism By Sri Swami Sivananda Sage Uddalaka instructs his son Svetaketu: “Food when consumed, becomes threefold. The gross particles become the excrement, the middling ones flesh, and the fine ones the mind. My child, when curd is churned, its fine...
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Tantra Sadhana
Tantra Sadhana By Sri Swami Krishnananda The system called Tantra has been always regarded as an esoteric and a secret way of spiritual practice, not accessible to the untrained one and to the common folk. The secrecy about the practice...
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Some Valuable Clues to Prosperity in the House
Some Valuable Clues to Prosperity in the House By SRI SWAMI CHIDANANDA I have four or five things which, as a Hindu, I wish to tell you. Where elders are respectfully honoured, there prosperity prevails; and where elders – father...
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Sin
Sin By SRI SWAMI SIVANANDA In the din and noise of the world, in the midst of sensual pleasures, the mind is led astray. Temptation forms the ground-work of all sins. Ignorant men yield to temptations and commit sins. Those...
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A Simple But Powerful Spiritual Practice
A Simple But Powerful Spiritual Practice By Sri Swami Atmaswarupananda It is common thinking throughout the world to make a division between the spiritual life and the secular life. But if all is one, if God alone is, then perhaps...
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ईश्वर को पाने के लिए हृदय में सच्ची तड़प आवश्यक है॥
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नियमित ध्यान मन की चंचलता को दूर करता है॥
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ज्ञान का उद्देश्य केवल जानना नहीं, बल्कि स्वयं को बदलना है॥
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निःस्वार्थ सेवा हृदय में करुणा और प्रेम जगाती है॥
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अपने कर्तव्यों को ईमानदारी और श्रद्धा से पूरा करो॥
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इच्छा जितनी कम होगी, मन उतना ही स्वतंत्र होगा॥
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सत्संग मनुष्य के विचारों को ऊँचा उठाता है॥
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अपने समय का सदुपयोग करो, यही जीवन की सच्ची संपत्ति है॥
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ईर्ष्या को त्यागो और दूसरों की सफलता में प्रसन्न होना सीखो॥
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आत्मसंयम से मनुष्य अपनी छिपी हुई शक्ति को जागृत करता है॥
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कठिनाइयाँ तुम्हें रोकने के लिए नहीं, मजबूत बनाने के लिए आती हैं॥
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भगवान का स्मरण हर क्षण जीवन में आशा भरता है॥
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The Divine Life and Timeless Teachings of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj was one of the greatest spiritual masters of modern India, whose life was dedicated to selfless service, divine love, yoga, Vedanta, and the spiritual upliftment of humanity. Revered across the world as a saint, philosopher, teacher, and author, he inspired millions through his simple yet profound teachings. His message emphasized that spirituality should not remain confined to temples or monasteries but should become a practical way of life expressed through compassion, discipline, devotion, and service to others. The wisdom he shared continues to guide seekers from every corner of the world.
Born on 8 September 1887 in Pattamadai, Tamil Nadu, Swami Sivananda displayed remarkable compassion and a deep spiritual inclination from an early age. Before embracing monastic life, he worked as a physician, where he served countless patients with kindness and dedication. His medical profession strengthened his belief that true healing includes not only the body but also the mind and soul. This understanding later became an important foundation of his spiritual mission.
The spiritual journey of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj took a decisive turn when he renounced worldly life and traveled to Rishikesh in the Himalayas. There he devoted himself to intense meditation, scriptural study, yoga, prayer, and selfless service. Under the guidance of his Guru, Swami Vishwananda Saraswati, he embraced the life of a monk and dedicated every moment to realizing the Divine and serving humanity.
One of Swami Sivananda's greatest contributions was the establishment of the Divine Life Society in 1936 at Rishikesh. The organization was founded with the noble purpose of spreading spiritual knowledge, encouraging selfless service, promoting yoga and meditation, and inspiring people to lead lives rooted in truth, compassion, and devotion. Today, the Divine Life Society continues to serve seekers around the world through publications, educational programs, spiritual retreats, and humanitarian activities.
The teachings of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj are beautifully summarized in his famous motto: "Serve, Love, Give, Purify, Meditate, Realize." These six simple words contain the essence of his entire philosophy. He believed that serving others selflessly purifies the heart, love removes selfishness, generosity develops compassion, meditation brings inner peace, and spiritual realization reveals the Divine present within every individual.
Swami Sivananda encouraged the harmonious practice of all major paths of Yoga. He taught Karma Yoga for selfless action, Bhakti Yoga for loving devotion to God, Jnana Yoga for the pursuit of spiritual wisdom, and Raja Yoga for meditation and mastery of the mind. Rather than promoting one path exclusively, he explained that sincere seekers could combine all these approaches to achieve balanced spiritual development.
The writings of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj remain among the most influential spiritual literature of the twentieth century. He authored more than 200 books covering subjects such as Yoga, Vedanta, meditation, health, Ayurveda, devotion, ethics, the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and practical spiritual living. His clear and simple writing style made profound spiritual knowledge accessible to readers of every background.
Swami Sivananda also emphasized the importance of daily spiritual discipline. He encouraged regular prayer, meditation, mantra chanting, scriptural study, self-examination, and service to humanity. According to his teachings, consistent practice transforms character more effectively than occasional inspiration. He advised seekers to begin every day with thoughts of God and conclude each day with gratitude and self-reflection.
The philosophy of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj strongly emphasized universal brotherhood. He welcomed people of all religions, cultures, and nationalities with equal love and respect, teaching that every faith ultimately leads to the same Supreme Truth. His universal outlook inspired thousands of disciples across the globe and continues to promote harmony among different spiritual traditions.
Swami Sivananda regarded good health as an important support for spiritual progress. He encouraged balanced nutrition, regular exercise, yogic postures, breathing practices, positive thinking, moderation, and disciplined living. However, he consistently reminded devotees that physical health should ultimately support higher spiritual goals rather than become an end in itself.
Among the many disciples of Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj were several renowned spiritual teachers who later carried his message across the world. Swami Chidananda, Swami Krishnananda, Swami Vishnudevananda, Swami Satyananda Saraswati, and numerous other disciples established ashrams, yoga centers, and educational institutions that continue to spread his teachings internationally.
Modern technology has made Swami Sivananda's teachings widely available through books, digital libraries, online courses, recorded lectures, documentaries, and official websites. Spiritual seekers from every continent continue to benefit from his practical guidance on meditation, yoga, devotion, healthy living, and selfless service. His message remains remarkably relevant in today's fast-paced world, offering simple solutions to stress, anxiety, and spiritual emptiness.
One of the most inspiring aspects of his life was his extraordinary humility. Despite gaining worldwide recognition, Swami Sivananda always regarded himself as a humble servant of God and humanity. His life demonstrated that genuine greatness arises not from fame or power but from compassion, purity, and unwavering dedication to the welfare of others.
The timeless wisdom shared by Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj continues to inspire individuals to cultivate honesty, kindness, discipline, gratitude, devotion, and selfless service. His teachings remind humanity that every person possesses the potential for spiritual realization through sincere effort, regular practice, and faith in the Divine.
Even today, Gurudev Sri Swami Sivanand Maharaj remains one of the most respected spiritual masters in the world. His life of service, meditation, wisdom, and unconditional love continues to guide countless seekers toward inner peace and self-realization. By following his timeless principles of serving humanity, loving all beings, practicing yoga, meditating regularly, and living according to truth and compassion, every individual can experience lasting happiness and move steadily toward the realization of the Divine.
