(Courtesy from one of Swami’s Devotees)§
Be like a compass needle, always showing the North direction.§
You are a friend and a foe to yourself.§
Stay unnoticed even though you did the work.§
Take control and rule the prana (vital breath).§
Joy and sorrow are twins.§
The power of celibacy is enermous.§
Meditate in the morning and evening. §
Do everything moderately (Middle path).§
Make the mind which seeks sensual pleasure to be absorbed in Atman.§
Actions done with non-attachment – that is yoga and that is renunciation.§
Do not let the mind wander hither thither ; see everything as forms of Supreme Being.§
Eat after making Nivethanam (God’s offering). Eat the food as though giving offering to the Homa Fire (Homa Kunda).§
Each man is a Divine Being.§
The Prakruti (the Universe) is indeed Sakti (power).§
Let the joy and sorrow to pass-by like a cloud.§
Control and rule yourself (mind).§
Need a balanced state.§
Should not think about what is required for tomorrow. Praising Mahatma Gandhi: The following are Gandhi’s praiseworthy aspects:-§
A) Doing action without any attachment§
B) Fearlessness.§
C) Restraining body senses §
The Kanchiram Nut (nux vomica) will be usefull when needed, likewise all are good indeed.§
(These poisonous nuts can be used as medicine)§
Learn to Remain Still (Summa Iru) §
Should not allow the mind to wander in two ways; Need one pointed concentration of mind.§
Do not have enmity inside. §
Walk like holding a Kiluvam stick. §
(Kiluvam stick is strong with equally strong pointed thorns. People walk with that stick confidently but very carefully not to get pricked by those thorns)§
We need not even think of anything.§
A dog when unleashed would become energetic ; likewise we can attain super power if we can train to be Remain Still. But it must be used for good purpose.§
Can we say the stars do not exist because we are unable to see them during daytime? Likewise if we can remove darkness in us we can see God.§
Indeed the independent kingdom is within us. We need to struggle (fight within) to get there.§
Reading Thevaram is one way to control the wandering mind.§
What is in the Form?§
If smoky soot covers the (glass) shade how would the light shine out? Just so the Atman and Maya.§
The food that we consume determines the nature of character. Vegetable food which is satvic in nature is better than the Tamasic food like meat.§
Practice appraising yourself.§
Remain aloof like fingers; Join together when needed.§
I am doing my volunteer service; Likewise you do your volunteer service.§
Rather than being satisfied with what we have, we wander with greed.§
As the worker (iron smith) works easily with things kept in fire, our mind and senses when trained properly will behave positively.§
Anything will be successful when done without any confusion in the mind.§
Need not hold your breath. Need not do penance. When you can see yourself everywhere, that itself is a big secret.§
When I think, that man go into action. That much power is in man. Everywhere is mechanism indeed. Big secret.§
How foolish is to talk about a person’s one or two blemishes, ignoring ten other noble qualities that he has.§
We recited Thevaram to spend time. Not even once time went away. We remain here always.§
When working in lower rank job, we desired to go for a higher rank. When we go to higher position we desired for big salary. When we get the big salary, we want the children to settle in good position. Is there any limit to these desires?§
Do charity when you have wealth.§
Even the person that you regard as undesirable, may possess some noble qualities that may not be found even in Mahatma Gandhi.§
You and God are one and cannot be separated (inseparable).§
Just as you shut the door, shut all five senses and meditate.§
Regard your profession and others as means of attaining God. Such a person will live satisfactorily in any life.§
Life of a house holder and life of a renunciate - both are great indeed.§
Do your work perfectly. That is Yoga indeed.§
Perform your duty perfectly and wisdom will appear.§
The ancient word of assurance that I can give you is God is always with you.§
How many things the devotees get from Iswaran for the enrichment of their Atman?§
Heart must be pure. What more can I say?§
More often I think I’m in God’s presence. That indeed is a good way to remain pure.§
Instead of thinking of flying in the sky, think of the things that you want and sure you will get it. §
Should work hard. Only few know the truth. Others are followers indeed.§
Do the things necessary for the wife and children. Why interfere with grandchildren’s karma.§
You can cheat others but cannot cheat your ownself. Everything will materialise on its own if you act according to your conscience.§
Jesus Christ said one should not work for his sake (Christ) but to work for one’s own sake.
He said what is the use in serving him without improving one self?§
Will there be satisfaction if you are a king?
Will there be satisfaction if you are a beggar?§
It doesn’t matter in what position you are. Knowing yourself by yourself brings satisfaction.§
The mind does not stay still and wanders around everywhere. That is its nature. What does is matter to me?§
Behave morally and unite the mind with the Atman. If you are immoral, the mind will do harm.§
Just like a single pin is enough to kill oneself, to correct oneself, one doesn’t need to learn a lot.§
Just like a person takes care of their children, one should take good care of the mind. Indeed, the mind is our friend and foe.§
When one reaches the mountain top it is cool and cannot see the differences of the paths below the plains. Similarly, the fundamental principles in all religions are indeed the same.§
There are no differences between Sinhalese, Tamils, Dutch and White people. They have the same organs as we.§
We should change ourselves by ourselves. We should not look for any help from others.§
Is there any greater friend for us than God?§
The bee does not make any noise when collecting honey from a flower. Few muktas (enlightened Gurus) will give advice. Others will remain silent.§
We are all servants of Lord Siva. Instead of believing that everything is Siva’s work, we get caught up in futile efforts and create worlds within ourselves and suffer.§
Without like or dislike, activity or sloth, open and see the house of Moksha using the key of Meditation on Siva (Siva Thiyanam). There is no You nor I; no She nor He.§
The more you study, the more the mind will expand.§
Control of the mind will give consolation.§
Even in minor deeds we must be careful. Even the big chariot will fall and break without the axle pin.§
We climb to the top branch only by climbing step by step. There are people who can fly there like birds. We too can fly with the feathers of scriptures, Guru and Experience.§
Nintynine out of hundred people are existentialists. §
It is no exaggeration to state that man is a Divine Being.§
It is mind’s extension also even to think of controlling the mind. If we can merge the mind with Atman, then creation of thoughts will not be its activity.§
The cat will bite if you pull its tail. The world is also the same. We must live detached like water and the lotus leaf.§
What lacks a man who submits all actions as God’s action? All his needs will be fulfilled.§
Water flows to the lower ground and stagnates there. Be like the water and remain humble.§
This world is a training college. Some students are studying in kindergarten, and some in the B.A. class. Those in B.A. class will never insult those in kindergarten.§
God is in everyone’s heart, residing there like an electricity generator.§
We should treat wife, children and the world as means to attain God’s feet.§
Being still is great physical exercise.§
Our forefathers had passed down many stories so that we can easily absorb the teachings of Truth.§
We need not hold the breath and do pranayama. All (mind control) will come automatically with Meditation on Siva (Siva Thiyanam).§
Instead of enjoying humans as beautiful walking flowers, selfish thoughts of “mine” and “I” drive a man to an impoverished state.§
As we kiss children every day we should kiss God daily and do our work.§
Work is play.§
Practice the little we know. That is enough. We will attain all knowing power.§
As the sailor reaches the shore by following the beacon, the desire to attain Atma gnanam (Self Realisation) is enough. That indeed is like beacon that will lead you in the right path and take you to other shore. Need not pursue the wants and unwanted.§
If you live naturally without going over limits, everything will come automatically.§
Why think many things in mind and bind yourself as if you can do things by yourself. All actions finished long time ago.§
Do do do Meditation on Siva (Siva Thiyanam).
Saying I am Siva is true true true.
Saivage salvage salvage by knowing that.§
Nothing is lost. Nothing is gained.§
Don’t complain about anybody at anytime. That will create mental confusion in you.§
It is better to spend time studying oneself than spending time in reading books. Studying is also yoga.§
Doing Siva Thiyanam is the easiest path at this time.§
Do not pray to God requesting a thing. We should not even request salvation.§
We are Atman (Soul). Know this. §
This hand prevents us from seeing each other. We can see each other if we remove our hand.§
A train engine runs pulling many coaches. Will it run if it miss the railway track? Elders have shown us the path and we should follow.§
It is good to associate with Sivanadiyars (Siva’s devotees).§
When you look at the trees, there is no mountain. When you look at the mountain, there are no trees.§
The journey is long. We have to go slowly. We should stick to the path ; not get into thorny bushes.§
We should nurture God like we nurture our children.§
God is with you. There is nothing new.§
Know Thyself by Thyself.§
We may recite Thevaram to attain one pointed mind.§
That which goes up beyond certain limit, will pull down later.§
Now, we all do Yoga. Doing actions without expecting reward is Karmayoga. Doing actions towards Siva is Sivayoga.§
By doing Bakthiyoga, the other three will be attained. When praying to God, pray for Love, not demanding for this or that. Later we can demand for necessary things. Do you ask one or two coins from a wealthy man?§
Every one of you has Sivapackiam (Siva’s Grace).§
Do not have to run to Kathirkamam and Chidambaram in search of God.§
Buddha had desire to give sermons. Desire can be reduced. How can one be completely without it? We take whatever suits our experience and discard the rest.§
What is there to read? Man is man after all.§
Like flowers and fruits mature and ripe, let experiential knowledge come step by step.§
Though the lotus flower grows in mud, it is valued. Likewise, what does it matter where the enlightened souls reside?§
In higher consciousness where is Guru? Where is disciple? Everything is Brahmam. Everything is Siva’s presence.§
We need gold (money) for living. As such there will be desire for gold. If you are are unattached, what does it matter how much material you have?§
If “I” die “You” will be well (good).§
Noble qualities due to wisdom and wisdom due to noble qualities flourish and grow like pond and lotus.§