Character

Character

The first step in the Sadhana is the cleansing of the speech. Talk sweet without anger.

The body will shine if the character is fine; service of man and worship of God will preserve its charm.

Forget the harm that anyone has done to you, and forget the good that you have done to others. If wealth is lost, nothing is lost.
If health is lost, something is lost.
If character is lost, all is lost.

The minimum qualifications for Grace is surrender of ego.

Don’t waste money Don’t waste time Don’t waste food Don’t waste energy

The less you talk, the more will become your mental power. With the increase in your mental capacity, there will be increase in your power of discrimination too.

The end of wisdom is freedom.
The end of culture is perfection.
The end of knowledge is love.
The end of education is character.

When one cultivates the inner look, one attains the conviction of the basic equality of all.

The joy of being the master of senses is far greater than being their slave.

Bend the body, mend the senses and end the mind – this is the way to Immortality

Haste makes waste; Waste makes worry; So do not be in a hurry.

Man minus immorality is Immortality.

You should completely forget the help rendered by you to others and the harm done to you by others.

If animal feelings are washed out, Divine feelings begin to overflow instead.

Watch your Words, Action, Thoughts, Character and Heart.

What you would desire others to do for you, you should do for others. You should respect others as you want to be respected by them.

Anger, ego, jealousy are the biggest diseases.
Keep yourself aloof from these three diseases.
Anger cannot be destroyed by anger and cruelty by cruelty.
Anger can be subdued only by forbearance and cruelty can be overcome only by nonviolence.
Anger is like an intoxicant; it reduces man and degrades him to the level of an animal.

Think before speaking. Think before acting. Then go ahead If you feel good about it.

Watch Your Words
Watch Your Action
Watch Your Thoughts
Watch Your Thoughts
Watch Your Character
Watch Your Heart

If there is righteousness in the heart, There will be beauty in the character.
If there is beauty in the character, There will be harmony in the home.
When there is harmony in the home, There will be order in the nation.
When there is order in the nation, There will be peace in the world.

We can be successful leaders only if we are disciplined followers, who do not issue commands to others but rather set an example of service in our actions.

You should see that no dirt settles upon the mind; that is to say, you should move about in such company that dirt is avoided. Falsehood, injustice, indiscipline, cruelty, hate — these form the dirt; Sathya, Dharma, Shanthi, Prema — these form the clean elements.

Do not waste a single moment, in idling or loose living.

See good
Hear good
Speak good
Do good
Be good

With good and sweet words, keeping desires under check and control (for ultimate removal), one should start on the path of sacrifice.

Doing one’s duty, however small, in an unattached manner gives rise to the awakening of self awareness.

Desire destroys devotion, anger destroys wisdom, greed destroys work – hence these bad qualities must be sacrificed.

If you honor your mother, the Mother of the universe will guard you against harm.
If you honor your father, the Father of all Beings will guard you.
If you honor your parents, your children will honor you.

The secret of happiness is not doing what one likes to do but in liking what one has to do.

Bear all and do nothing; Hear all and say nothing; Give all and take nothing; Serve all and be nothing.

Make your life a rose, that speaks silently in the language of fragrance.

Greed yields only sorrow; contentment is best.

You are not one person, but three: The one you think you are; The one others think you are; The one you really are.

The mother is the pillar of the home, of society, of the nation, and so of humanity itself.

If it is good and will harm no one, go ahead. If it is not good, put it aside. If not sure, do nothing until sure.

I – Want – Peace “I” is ego. “Want” is desire. Remove ego and desire and you have peace.

Learn to speak what you feel, and act what you speak.

Character – A Sacred Foundation of Truth, Strength, and Inner Beauty

Character is the real identity of a person. Outer appearance, wealth, education, position, and fame may impress the world for some time, but character reveals the true quality of the heart. A person may speak beautifully, dress well, and achieve great success, but if honesty, kindness, humility, and self-control are missing, life remains incomplete. True greatness begins when the inner life becomes pure and noble.

In daily life, people often judge success by money, popularity, and power. But spiritual wisdom teaches that the strongest person is the one who lives with good values even when no one is watching. Character is seen in small actions: speaking truth, keeping promises, respecting others, controlling anger, helping the needy, and choosing the right path even when it is difficult.

A person with strong character does not change values according to convenience. Such a person may face temptation, pressure, or criticism, but still remains steady. This strength does not come in one day. It is built slowly through discipline, self-reflection, prayer, and repeated good choices. Character grows when the mind learns to choose truth over falsehood, compassion over cruelty, and humility over pride.

The foundation of character is honesty. Without honesty, trust cannot survive. A dishonest person may gain temporary benefit, but inner peace is lost. Truth may sometimes be difficult, but it gives strength to the soul. When words and actions are clean, the heart feels light. A truthful life becomes a silent prayer.

Character also includes kindness. A noble person does not use strength to hurt others. Instead, strength is used to protect, support, and uplift. A kind word can heal a wounded heart. A small act of help can bring hope to someone’s life. Real goodness is not always seen in big actions; it often appears in simple moments of care.

Self-control is another important part of character. Anger, greed, jealousy, and ego can destroy peace if they are not controlled. A person may have knowledge, but without self-control, that knowledge becomes weak. The ability to pause before reacting, forgive instead of taking revenge, and remain calm during difficulty shows inner maturity.

Character becomes especially visible during hard times. When life is easy, many people appear good. But difficulty reveals the real strength of the heart. A person of character does not lose values because of pain, failure, or insult. Such a person may suffer, but does not become bitter. They continue to act with dignity and faith.

Spiritual life teaches that character is greater than reputation. Reputation is what people think about us, but character is what we truly are. People may misunderstand us, praise us, or criticize us, but the Divine knows the truth of the heart. This understanding gives courage to live rightly without depending too much on public approval.

Character is also connected with service. A good person does not live only for personal comfort. They think about the welfare of others. Helping someone without expecting reward, sharing what we have, and showing compassion to those in pain make life meaningful. Service purifies the heart and reduces selfishness.

In the end, Character is the greatest wealth a person can carry. Money may disappear, beauty may fade, and position may change, but noble character leaves a lasting fragrance. It makes life peaceful, relationships strong, and devotion sincere.

A person who builds strong Character becomes a blessing to family, society, and the world. The mind becomes disciplined, the heart becomes pure, and actions become meaningful. This is the real beauty of life – to live with truth, love, humility, and goodness in every moment.