Be Still

One of Yogaswami's most frequent admonitions to devotees seeking Siva consciousness was also one of his simplest. He would say, "Summa iru," Be still. One of his most ardent devotees, Germanswami, was so determined to fulfill that edict that he tatood the two words on his right forearm. Today we give some words of wisdom from Gurudeva on the topic of quieting the mind in order to go within. Not easy, he would say, but well worth the effort.

"The still mind of the sage is a mirror reflecting the depth of the universe. It is in that state of mental tranquility that you become acutely aware of the eternal present."

"Simplicity, the art of accomplishing a lot with a little, is what helps quiet the mind. When we are too encumbered with the world, there is no space for spiritual thoughts."

"The quest for enlightenment begins with the quieting of the mind. It is in silence that we hear the whispered wisdom of the soul."

"The ultimate aim is to be at home in one's body, to be at one with the nature of oneself, and to experience exercise as a creative and delightful experience. It is through this quieting of the mind and body that we tap into our divine source."

"Only when the clamor of the outside world is silenced will you be able to hear the deeper vibration. Listen carefully. It is a soundless voice, a shy breath, a flicker of light. It is the sacred fount of your existence."

"The quiet mind allows the voice of intuition to be heard."

"When the mind becomes still, a new consciousness between man and God becomes apparent."

Be still in several world languages. Silence, it seems, speaks all languages.

As worldly temptations call, the yogi remains aloof in his solitude.

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