Sri Swami Shivananda Quotes

Surrender to Qod is the highest ^prayer. Whatever has happened has happened by the will of Qod. What is happening is happening by the will of Qod. What is to happen will happen by the will of Qod. Therefore, worry not fear not. Be not anxious. Be not nervous. Trust in Qod and be ever happy and peaceful.

Your father is your visible God. Your mother is your visible God.The teacher is your visible God. The guest is your visible God. The poor are your visible God. The whole world and all creatures in it are forms of God. Therefore, love, serve and respect all.

Here is only one God. But His Barnes and forms are endless. Him by any name and worship Him in any form that pleases you. You are sure to see Him and get His Grace.

Be serene and calm under all mditions. Cultivate this virtue again and again. Serenity is like a rock; waves of irritation may dash on it but cannot affect it.

Respect all religions. All religions jlead to the one God. Respect all saints and prophets. They are all messengers of God. The essentials of all religions are the same. Remember this point well.

Remove thorns and glass pieces rom the road. Learn first aid. Secome a scout or guide. Help mother in the kitchen. Clean the house. Wash your clothes yourself. Help the blind and the dumb. Help your classmates. Make them understand what you have learnt.

Play less, study more. Sleep less, pray more. Preach less, practise more. Hoard less, give more. Talk less, listen more. Sit less, serve
more.

Radiate to all thoughts of love and goodness. Never look into the faults and defects of others. Always appreciate the good in others. Overlook their weaknesses. Pray for the one who wishes to harm you. Bear insult and injury. Be good and do good.

Pray, meditate and chant God's iames daily. Pray to Him with a leart filled with devotion and love. Pray to become a good boy or girl. Take complete refuge in God.