• A man must stand erect, not be erect by others.
• If we keep on avoiding what is difficult we shall never go one step forward
• Spirituality is not a question of calculation nor is it a question of doctrines, words or theories. It is something we evolve within us and often we have evolved it, others benefit from it.
• Discipline does not mean that we are to modify or torture our flash; it means that we must begin to act thoughtfully and teach our bodies and minds to be reasonable. The purpose is to acquire mastery over all forces. (practice of balance)

MASTERY OF SELF means “Making self obedient to will”.
When lower nature no longer asserts itself in us, then self conquest is complete.
Gain glory over our only enemy, THE SELF.

“There is no king like him who is the king to himself.” – St. Cadoc

“Self- government gives supremacy; self- control confers contentment.” Samhita

“That king who knoweth well how to conquer lust, wrath, avarice, boastfulness and pride, can posses the sovereignty of the whole world.” Mahabharata

The thirst for happiness is a common instinct in all mankind; but every one does not possess the secret of acquiring it, nor the power to retain it when it comes. This requires both wisdom and endurance. Perhaps for this reason the great men of all countries and ages have laid such tremendous emphasis on a life in self-discipline and self-control. Self- discipline enables us to organize and unite all our scattered forces. This necessarily increases our power for both thought and action. It is not true, though it appears to be, that we have many isolated factors

* Endurance means art of life & living.
* Self realization means that we have become consciously connected with our Source of Being.

By:  Meera Sharma

© 2007 Meera Sharma

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