Many More Happy Returns Of the Day Dear Beloved Master

Daaji
1. There are no dogmas, rigidity or compulsions in
Heartfulness. Everything that we do is for the sake of
love.
2. A meditative mind, a mind that has been mastered,
builds a capability to manage the stress and tension
that is about to come or already present, so that it can
be dealt with in a calm manner without disturbing the
mind.
3. We gather emotional heaviness and burdens on a
daily basis. This can happen consciously or
unconsciously. Doing Heartfulness Cleaning at the
end of each day can help us remove the effects of all
these stresses and strains, helping us feel clearer, and
refining our Consciousness.

4. Our reward is not to be measured in material terms

but in how we are able to help others reach their
intended destination or goal.

5. Cognitive skills occupy a vital role in an individual’s

overall development, as they include some of the
brain’s core functions. This affects the quality of our
learning and performance.

6. Accept all changes joyfully and cheerfully, and see

the beauty that emerges after that.

7. Everything we need is already present within us.

8. Yoga is a unifying force, it creates harmony by

uniting the physical, mental and spiritual realms of
our being. When our body is fit, our mind is healthy
and our spirit is vibrant, our ability to deal with the
ups and downs of life is enhanced.
9. When we meditate, we are able to filter our thoughts,
and choose what is good for us, and what can make
us happier or more peaceful.

10. Anger should not be projected outside, project it

towards yourself to change.

11. Stress is known to suppress our immune system,

but meditation can help us remain calm and relaxed
through difficult situations and also it helps us to
boost immune system and our co-operation of
neurological.

12. Criticism is necessary as it is a window of

opportunity to welcome an attitude of openness. With
this attitude, you will be able to welcome change and
new possibilities, and the result will be continuous
improvement.

13. When we listen to the heart, we need not go

through an elaborate mental process of making
choices; we always know what is right.

14. What is the point of meditating if we do not

become better people- kinder, more compassionate,
and more giving?
15. Trees retain spiritual charge as it is given,
without any disturbance. They are like vibration
banks.

16. Meditation and yoga heighten our existence. It

is only through yoga that we become masterfully
skillful: ‘Yogah karmasu kaushalam.’

17. Meditation fulfills a great purpose: it connects

your lower self with the higher self. It connects your
mind with the heart. It connects your being with the
ultimate being. And when it remains in-tune, in
resonance & in union, we call it yoga.

18. One should understand that meditation is not a

trend but a lifestyle. It is a way of life that has existed
for centuries. Today, people are realizing the need to
pause and slow down.

19. Anxiety & stress can make COVID patients

extremely vulnerable, which reduces their immunity
further. A balanced & calm mind leads to a healthier
body.
20. Meditation brings peace to the mind and soul.
Buddha Purnima is a day of meditative silence and
contemplation. It is the day Lord Buddha was born
and attained enlightenment. All the questions will be
decreased little by little everyday when you meditate.

21. Love enables children. Love gives them space to

develop and explore their emotions. Love alone helps
them grow as human beings, nurtures the human
spirit, and helps their evolution.

22. In meditation we start with thinking, and,

slowly, thinking graduates into feeling. This is a
profound milestone as, in feeling, the mind does not
interfere.

23. Your own thoughts are responsible for

everything around and inside you. Control your
thoughts to have grip on life.

24. If we are not careful in living an orderly life, our

stress levels can skyrocket & leave us rattled with
many negative emotions. While we may not have full
control over the external environment, we can gain
mastery over the internal environment, or the mind.
25. Meditation is the only way we can help each
other and enrich each other’s lives; not just in the
family, but in the community as well.

26. Through meditation, relaxation can happen

simultaneously at the emotional, mental, and
spiritual levels.

27. Being separated from those we love at a time like

this can be scary and threatening. The beauty of the
heart-to-heart connection is that we can send love
from wherever we are to anyone, anywhere, anytime.

28. In reassuring silence and in timely vigilance the

heart speaks. When we heed the heart, there are only
confident decisions instead of disabling doubt and
confusion.

29. The Bhagavad Gita left an indelible impression

on me and I continue to draw from its teachings
every day. Introducing our children to this text at an
early age, can help inculcate good values & develop a
renewed perspective.
30. We all seek happiness, but we don't have to look
far and wide. The secret to happiness is within us. If
we are able to stay satisfied and contented under all
circumstances, we can be happy.

31. Many people around us are suffering, and we

must consider this as an opportunity to serve them, to
serve humanity. Prayer helps, but it should be the last
resort. Wherever and whenever possible, let us extend
our help and services.

32. As feeling develops, the spectrum of experiences

opens for us. It is our overall condition that creates
the quality of the experiences we have, and this is
how the heart motivates us to develop the right
qualities and attitudes. We ‘become’ by imbibing
those qualities within us.

33. Heartfulness is heeding the message of the

heart. You are pre-endowed with the heart’s wisdom,
and no one can offer that to you. The only magic
wand is your interest in fortifying the connection
with your heart, which is user friendly and has the
answer to every life situation.

34. “Meditation offers a path to realize and expand

the purity of our heart. Without purity there is no
unity, and without unity there will always be
prejudice.”
35. When there exists a sense of belonging, we build
relationships; and where there ceases to be a sense of
belonging, we break relationships. But when we are
able to say that the entire universe belongs to us, we
automatically accept everything and everyone inside
it.

36. When I change myself, my perception of the

world will change accordingly. The glasses through
which I see – if they are yellow, the world will be
yellow; if they are red, the world will be red. If my
heart is pure, the world will be perceived as pure.

37. The heart is a beautiful guide. The heart never

misleads us. Often we remain confused by choice.
The mind says something and spoils everything. Your
heart has already signalled you, but you don’t want
to follow the heart. That’s why the confusion.

38. Yoga is not about religion but about personal

experience.

39. The process of meditation fosters our

transformation into better individuals. At that point,
we are more responsive in our duties, to ourselves
and towards others, and discharge them with pointed
and charged effectiveness.
40. Forgiving all with a generous heart gives birth
to unlimited peace and tranquillity.

41. "To work harmoniously, peacefully and

lovingly, for the common good, is the demand of our
time. At Heartfulness, we offer simple daily practices
which fulfil that demand – removing prejudice,
negativity & emotional burdens, & nurturing
contentment & universal love."

42. "If your mind, is negative, your consciousness

will shrink; likewise, intellect. Intellectualizing and
dissecting things is good, but better is to be wiser,
intuitive. Then you do not have to dissect anything,
because your intuition will lead you to the right
thing."

43. “The quality of our meditation depends on our

attitude, not on the length of time.”

44. “We all like happiness but we often

misunderstand it. Happiness comes from within. If
we can stop depending on external things for our
happiness then we can become better, otherwise we
are still depending on external factors for our
happiness.”
45. "If you want to develop yourself, adjust your
sleep patterns, otherwise you will struggle with this
all your life. A little discipline in how well and how
deeply you sleep will do wonders for your state of
mind throughout the day."

46. “Every morning, we need to enhance our

happiness and optimise our efficiency in life. Actions
precede results; thoughts precede actions; intentions
precede thoughts. If you want a fresh perspective
towards life, you need to go beyond the
conditioning.”

47. “There are ways to encourage our children to

embrace their capacity to take interest and observe
from an early age. The first is to be a role model and
the second is to teach them to actively exercise their
senses by asking them questions.”

48. With an open mind and an open heart, we can

all achieve real change with Yogic Energy or
Transmission. Energy has a power and force behind
it and this method allows you to use energy to change
naturally from within.

49. Want to experience real change? You can

achieve it through Yogic Energy or Transmission.
50. At the human level, women are more loving and
tender. It is love that makes them tender. It is
arrogance and ego that makes us harsh. What do our
sisters yield? They keep humanity and the race alive
through their tenderness and love.

51. "That which is at rest is called peaceful and

stable. Peace is the name of the subtlest originality.
Its Sanskrit root is same, which means stability. This
is the higher state of the mind."

52. “Finding that inner contentment is actually very

simple – meditate, go within & experience the
connection. With Transmission it is even easier, as
Transmission is the connection. Hence, Heartfulness
Meditation is a natural antidote to FOMO.”

53. “It is love that creates change within us; change

for the better. We want to become better human
beings, all the while entertaining a loving atmosphere
in our hearts.”

54. “Love is all about giving and giving. It is never

about taking. When this love dissolves into another,
another likewise dissolves into the lover.”
55. Spirituality is unification, and we must unite by
achieving the highest goal through
interconnectedness amongst ourselves without any
barriers.

56. "The only purpose of any kind of spiritual

practice is to evolve your consciousness."

57. "The relationship between a Guide and a Seeker

begins with Friendship. This friendship must ripen
into love, love must ripen into adoration, adoration
into worship, worship into surrender and then the
extinction of the self, the death of the little ‘me’."

58. "Meditation should be made an integral part of

life. It acts as a silent regulator for all systems in our
being — physical, mental, emotional and spiritual —
to function in harmony."

59. “When we are able to let go of things that no

longer serve us, transcending the limitations of our
60. belief systems, the ego becomes our ally. We
move from a limited focus on personal beliefs to
being open to the universal consciousness.”

61. “Spiritual progress is all about simplifying life

and focusing on the essentials.”
62. “Having only one goal in life, will take us
somewhere, through an optimum utilisation of our
inner resources.”

63. "While meditation elevates us rapidly from the

inside, melting away obstacles to progress and
dismantling the very roots of our subconscious
mental programming, we also need to modify our
habits so that this inner transformation is matched by
behavioural changes."

64. "When you don’t have time to meditate, that is

the time you need to meditate the most."

65. “The heart will always tell you the truth and
guide correctly. Greed and ego intervene and
misguide.”

66. "One beautiful thing that I have learnt over the

years is that love attracts. People who have a hard
heart and a harsh face repel grace, whereas a joyful
heart attracts grace easily and naturally."

67. "To know that something is wrong and I need to

correct myself, is 50% progress already."
68. "The biggest and greatest gift we can give to our
children is the ability to observe."

69. "Every entrepreneur to me is a change maker

and to catch up with the volatile environment, one
must meditate." -Daaji

70. Find the balance between the deep ambition to

build a world-class company without compromising
on time with yourself, your family, and loved ones.

71. “Observation and interest are essential for

success in the spiritual venture”.

72. "Happiness does not depend on external factors.

We need to balance this dependence on outer sources
of happiness with something more enduring." - Daaji

73. A healthy body and a healthy mind go hand in

hand, especially during a pandemic, when our
regular routines may be more out of sync than
normal.

74. "Even when a flower is hidden in crevices

between stones, the honeybee will find where the
flower is blooming. How can we make our hearts like
such flowers?" - Daaji
75. "Some of the qualities that comes through
Heartfulness meditation are love, acceptance,
humility, service, compassion, empathy and above all
a higher purpose to existence." - Daaji

76. When human beings meet their most basic

requirements, they tend to remain unsatisfied and
this gives way to a cyclical demand to attain pleasure.
To overcome this, we need to practice Dopamine
Fasting.

77. The path shown by various religions may be

different but the objective will be the same. Instead of
comparing different religions but what they speak up
of we should be convinced at our own heart. We have
to avoid depending more and more on the external
things.

78. "The expansion of our consciousness is

inversely proportional to our level of fatigue."

79. “The heart is a sacred place, and it offers us a

doorway to the vast inner universe, a place of wonder
and wisdom. Through the wisdom of the heart, we
can live simply, heartfully, and joyfully.” – Daaji
80. A fundamental principle to have more happiness
is to not have an unfocused mind. To achieve a
clearer head, you must have everything in
moderation while you simultaneously train your
mind.

81. “Responsibility of success in any field lies with

ourselves. Be alert, be aware of your responsibilities
towards yourself.”

82. “Our mind gives us our individual identity

through the ego, whereas the heart is collective.”

83. In the finer stages of enlightenment, who

becomes enlightened? When there is nobody to
observe, experience, or realize that state, we say that
there is enlightenment. Know more about The
Observer Paradox and the Witness on Medium.

84. “The purpose of meditation is to regulate the

mind to such stillness that even during the most
awful situations in life, we are able to pause, analyse
the situation and take action accordingly.”
85. “I have to be courageous to see myself, to see my
defects and correct them, moment after moment, at
each step.”

86. “The heart protests when we choose something

not so good for us; when we make the right decision,
the same heart remains silent and at peace.”

87. “Going beyond the senses and becoming

sensitive requires at least some commitment to
listening to our conscience about the day-to-day
mundane things. When we have to be reminded of
our duties again and again, our consciousness
cannot expand.”

88. In our life troubles are at a physical level,

mental level, ego level, & subtle body level. What
happens when we go to the centre of ourselves, by
going to the innermost depth of our heart? It is
possible with a little practice; a little interest will take
us there.

89. It is only when our consciousness is pure that

the other functions of the mind (e.g. contemplation,
thinking, feeling, intelligence, decision-making, ego
and willpower) are unbiased. Only then is real Truth
perceived.
90. When we change our behaviour, it helps to
change our thinking. When we change our thinking,
it changes our belief patterns. This process is iterative
and convergent, and the change is cumulative. As we
continue on, we gradually align with Nature.

91. Deep Sleep or Delta Wave Sleep is "an

unconscious state with no content." Delta wave sleep
reflects mental stillness and is rejuvenating as the
body is mentally inactive.

92. “There should be life in your service, do it with

your heart, whatever you do, without the intention of
receiving anything.”

93. We cannot have true compassion for others

unless we have compassion for ourselves, nor can we
love others unless we love ourselves. We are here to
learn from one another. We are here to help and be
helped.
94. We grow only when we are fully engaged with
others in healthy relationships.
95. To let go of ill-feelings gives us tremendous
freedom. Letting go must be effortless and natural. It
is not a weakness. By not letting go, we fight with the
rest of the godly kingdom, and then we separate
ourselves. This separation adds another veil.

96. Peace is a state that brings out all the good there
is in the world.

97. We create our destiny by our everyday thoughts

– our wishes, what attracts us and repels us, our likes
and dislikes.

98. Listen to the heart carefully and follow it

faithfully. Let it be your inner Guide.

99. Everything starts from practice. Over time,

practice leads to lifestyle and lifestyle leads to destiny.

100. Happiness does not depend on external factors.

We need to balance this dependence on outer sources
of happiness with something more enduring.

101. If you are revengeful for the wrong done by

others, you are not wise and the person who has
wronged you is no wiser.
102. As we evolve, our consciousness expands along
the full spectrum, opening up the vastness of our
human potential.

103. “Truthful people are content in their simplicity

and purity. They are not trying to impress anyone,
because they know who they are.”

104. When we learn to accept and love, every aspect

of our life begins to thrive.

105. Create harmony without demanding. When you

demand, instead of creating harmony, it creates
disturbance.

106. Ego may be used to compete against yourself –

to excel better than yesterday – not against others.

107. Acceptance is the signature of evolution. Our

preparedness or attitude should be: Come what may,
I am ready to face it.

108. Strive for self-improvement in order to excel at

whatever we do and expand our possibilities.
109. The yielding heart attracts grace, happiness,
cheerfulness and joy, which in turn build
relationships.

110. When we believe that we design our destiny, we

set a direction for our goals.

111. Regulate your thoughts to find inner stillness

and clarity.

112. When you go through difficult situations in life,

you will emerge stronger than you were before.

113. When we have bitter experiences with someone,

it is only when we forgive that the emotional burden
will be removed.

114. Simplicity is our essential original nature - and

simplicity also means purity of consciousness

115. Meditation done properly creates a condition

and that condition will change you.
116. When our consciousness remains pure through
a meditative practice, it dissolves the negative thought
pollution that is prevalent everywhere.

117. With each small step we take towards achieving

our goal, our willpower becomes stronger and
stronger.

118. When love shines supreme in the meditating

heart, whatsoever it may touch is alchemized.

119. We are creatures of habit. When we develop a

habit, it goes into the subconscious mind & becomes
automatic – we no longer have to consciously try to
do it.

120. The heart speaks loudest when we are listening

to it. The more we listen, the more it guides us in the
right direction.

121. Prayer is communication. It can range from the

superficial to the profound: it can be a simple
conversation, it can evolve to progressively deeper
levels of communication and, eventually, it can
become a state of communion.
122. By becoming more and more humble,
consciousness will have the opportunity to expand
infinitely.

123. In reassuring silence and in timely vigilance, the

heart speaks.

124. “If you are not one within yourself, how can you
work with others as a team? First learn to work with
your heart, then work as one team, and then work
with one heart.”

125. “Remain intensely tuned into the heart’s

signals”

126. When we moderate our intake of food on these

Ekadashi days, we neutralize the impact of lunar
system on the human body.

127. “When we are fully alert in the morning,

lovingly we can invite the Divine Principle in
meditation, and be one with that Essence. Then some
beautiful conditions will be created in the heart.”
128. The oneness within us will create it all around,
just as the world can only be at peace if we are
individually at peace. The world may be in a state of
unrest, but when each one of us is at peace it is a lot
better. And when there are many of us at peace there
will be world peace.

129. The path of spirituality is for the bold and

courageous.

130. A little discipline in how well and how deeply

you sleep
131. determines your state of mind throughout the
day.

132. The purer and simpler our vibrational field, the

more we can observe, explore, and expand across the
spectrum of subconsciousness, consciousness and
super consciousness.

133. “Learn to accept with love, rather than defeat.”

134. “When we constantly refer to the soul

throughout our daily activities, we remain in
connection with our Center, and that is the recipe for
holistic, integrated mental health.”
135. Let the moment of eating be like meditation,
where we are so grateful to God for the food on our
plates. Observe for yourself.

136. Spiritual transformation is an internal

transformation of the vibrational field of
consciousness, whereas personality transformation is
equally important for the process to be complete.

137. Individual contentment and true peace are

possible only when we are freed from the demands of
these mental disturbances. And when more and more
of us join in this ennobling endeavour, individual
peace will lead to world peace.

138. “Thoughts without our attention have no

power.”

139. “Consciousness is pacified by cultivating

attitudes of friendship towards everyone, mercy and
compassion towards those who are suffering, joy
towards those who are virtuous, and indifference
towards those who are evil.”

140. “The heart is our barometer for how we feel

about everything, including the choices we make in
life. When we are happy with those choices, the heart
remains a silent witness and there is natural
contentment.”
141. Daaji answers your question, "How to handle
situations where others try to take advantage of me?
"

142. “In having the qualities of humility and

simplicity you can consider that you have everything
you want.”

143. Daaji answers your question, "How can I

cultivate authenticity?"

144. “Adjust your lifestyle according to your

aspirations.”

145. “Mutual trust and respect is a fine quality to

have in relationships, but often we are more
concerned with self-respect, expecting others to
respect us rather than making an effort to respect
them. Now let’s concern ourselves with respect for
others.”

146. “Life on Earth is about evolution. Every life is

an evolution in developing wisdom, skills and
attitudes.”

147. Daaji answers your question, "Are past life

connections real?"

148. Imagine a better future. Think that the world is

becoming joyous and that better days are coming.
Slowly, these things will happen.
149. It is easier to start the practice of Heartfulness
but needs tremendous efforts to sustain the practice
in order to derive full benefit from it. Each
meditation gives us a new experience, taking us to a
new junction. So it is better to proceed with the zeal
of a newcomer.

150. “Anything that brings you closer to your goal is

morality.
151. And anything that takes you away from the goal
is immoral.”

152. Daaji answers your question, "What should we

keep in mind while making a career choice?"

153. “As our consciousness expands, the guidance

from the heart, in all aspects of life, is automatic.”

154. “Integrating the heart and mind eases our

burden of existence. By ignoring either one, we
cannot move ahead purposefully in life.”

155. “It is through the heart that we are all

connected.”

156. When I give prominence to 'I, me and mine',

then togetherness is lost and relationships are
forgotten.

157. “Observation and interest are essential for

success in the spiritual venture”.
158. To follow the heart, one needs courage. Always
follow your heart.

159. Look for perfection within, not outside.

160. Responsibility of success in any field lies with

ourselves. Be alert, be aware of your responsibilities
towards yourself.

161. Let the goodness of your heart be reflected in

your actions.

162. The purpose of meditation is to regulate the

mind to such stillness that even during the most
awful situations in life, we are able to pause, analyse
the situation and take action accordingly.

163. When the heart is filled with love, tenderness,

softness and suppleness, we become so creative and
so adaptable. We then naturally care for the rest of
creation.

164. Develop an attitude of flexibility and remove

rigidity and see how quickly you can grow spiritually.

165. "Even when a flower is hidden in crevices

between stones, the honeybee will find where the
flower is blooming. How can we make our hearts like
such flowers?"
166. It is love that creates change within us; change
for the better. We want to become better human
beings, all the while entertaining a loving atmosphere
in our hearts.

167. The path shown by various religions may be

different but the objective will be the same. Instead of
comparing different religions but what they speak up
of we should be convinced at our own heart. We have
to avoid depending more and more on the external
things.

168. "The expansion of our consciousness is

inversely proportional to our level of fatigue."

169. “The heart is a sacred place, and it offers us a

doorway to the vast inner universe, a place of wonder
and wisdom. Through the wisdom of the heart, we
can live simply, heartfully, and joyfully.”

170. A fundamental principle to have more happiness

is to not have an unfocused mind. To achieve a
clearer head, you must have everything in
moderation while you simultaneously train your
mind.
171. “Our mind gives us our individual identity
through the ego, whereas the heart is collective.”

172. “I have to be courageous to see myself, to see my

defects and correct them, moment after moment, at
each step.”

173. In our life troubles are at a physical level,

mental level, ego level, & subtle body level. What
happens when we go to the center of ourselves, by
going to the innermost depth of our heart? It is
possible with a little practice; a little interest will take
us there.

174. When we change our behaviour, it helps to

change our thinking. When we change our thinking,
it changes our belief patterns. This process is iterative
and convergent, and the change is cumulative. As we
continue on, we gradually align with Nature.

175. We create our destiny by our everyday thoughts

– our wishes, what attracts us and repels us, our likes
and dislikes.

176. “Truthful people are content in their simplicity

and purity. They are not trying to impress anyone,
because they know who they are.”
177. When we learn to accept and love, every aspect
of our life begins to thrive.

178. “Learn to accept with love, rather than defeat.”

179. Individual contentment and true peace are

possible only when we are freed from the demands of
these mental disturbances. And when more and more
of us join in this ennobling endeavour, individual
peace will lead to world peace.

180. Self-acceptance is a very vital attitude in any

process of personal transformation.

181. Responsibility means responding with ability.

182. Let us be contagious with our inner calmness,

peace and joy.

183. Discipline is something which has to come from

inside, and not be imposed from outside.

184. Your consciousness will expand if you share the

joy of working together.

185. By cleaning the mind of past impressions, we

allow ourselves to change and design our own
destiny.
186. Love is refined in the furnace of day-to-day life.

187. Meditation evolves from thinking to feeling,

feeling into being, being into becoming and finally
going beyond.

188. A meditative leader will have the energy to look

inward and not worry about the “outside”.

189. Meditation helps you evaluate whether your

thinking is right or wrong, beneficial or not
beneficial.

190. Yama means to get rid of all the negative

qualities prevailing in us, haunting us. Yama also
means the God of Death - so we have to become
Yama in order to kill all these negative qualities from
our life.

191. “Infuse every action with all the love in your

heart.”

192. The quality of our meditation depends on our

attitude, not on the length of time.

193. As your inner condition evolves, allow your

manners and your lifestyle to evolve accordingly.
194. Expect the best from yourself, not from others.
195. Your heart contains that gigantic ocean we call
love. The key is in your hands.

196. Take each day as an opportunity and aspire to

excel in every aspect of your life.

197. Once we accept things as they are there is no

judgment. With love and acceptance, even
antagonistic things become favourable in the long
run. Nothing fogs the mind like prejudice. Instead
remain serene with an open heart.

198. There was this interesting question recently:

Can you describe the state of enlightenment?
199. The state of being enlightened is when you
become one with the Divine.

200. Along the way to the ultimate goal there may be

many other goals, like peace of mind, liberation,
development of love and compassion, self-confidence
and clarity of mind. The important thing is to be
travelling in the right direction - centripetally towards
simplicity.

201. To achieve anything in life, whether worldly or

spiritual in nature, we must first simplify our
intention.
202. To know if an action is legitimate, make sure
that the following things are all in sync: Your
religious or ethical principles, the sacred and
philosophical texts you follow, Your Guide's
teachings, and Your own conscience. When these are
in agreement, an action is legitimate.

203. We create destiny for ourselves by our everyday

thoughts – our wishes, what attracts us and repels us,
our likes and dislikes.

204. When you realise the Godly nature of your

being, you become Godly. You become divine in
nature. But are you God?

205. To meditate well, you must have a well-rested

mind and heart. Physical rest is a must. A sleepy
mind and lethargic body will not take you anywhere.
If you are too sleepy to meditate when you wake up,
go for a jog or a walk or a swim, and meditate
afterwards.

206. As we nurture the subtle conditions bestowed

during meditation, over time they create a beautiful
environment.
207. The future is determined by the present, by how
we live now. It is what we do today that matters.

208. The heart’s inspirations are always in accord

with nature, which is love itself. The heart will never
lead you astray. Therefore, when living by the heart’s
inspirations, our actions become effortlessly and
automatically good.

209. An open heart is like a sun that shines for one

and all. It can do nothing but radiate it’s love. From
the open heart, love flows indiscriminately. An open
heart is love itself.

210. Meditation does not create anything at all.

Meditation reveals. What does it reveal? That which
is real, that which is authentic, that which is true.
Lies are created. Untruth is created. Reality can
never be created – it is as it is.

211. Meditation provides a level of insight that allows

us to appreciate situations for what they actually are.
This can save us years of time.
212. Life is all about acceptance. And when we learn
the art of accepting whatever comes, whether it is a
situation, a business outcome, or a partner, it is the
acceptance that makes it successful.

213. In spirituality and in life, we are proceeding

towards the unknown. So how can we have any
expectations about the next step? We cannot. When
expectations are dissolved, we accept things
completely, and then our heart is content.

214. A person whose tongue is cultured and polite

has a large, pure and noble heart. Be free of anger
and emotional outbursts in speech. The heart is so
tender that it begins to wilt even with the slightest
disturbance.

215. Sometimes we go backwards to move forward.

We make mistakes and learn from them, and that is
all part of the rich tapestry of the journey. Every
thought and every action contribute.

216. We often become trapped in loops of thought

that are not useful to our lives or the lives of others.
Therefore, we have to regulate the mind. We achieve
this by practising meditation. The object of
meditation determines the effect that our meditation
will have upon us.
217. Generosity of heart does not only mean giving. It
is not only about helping others. Real generosity is to
accept others opinions and differences without any
vengeful feelings.

218. As our lifestyle evolves, consciousness expands

and becomes subtler, to the extent that our ability to
design our own destiny becomes natural and
effortless.

219. We create our destiny, step-by-step, bit-by-bit,

through the journey of life. Every moment we make
choices that lead us in a certain direction – either
towards or away from our life’s purpose.

220. Reading has the ability to inspire and invoke our

craving for something deeper. When I was young, the
writings of Swami Vivekananda and several other
spiritual Masters touched my heart deeply, sparking
my quest for spirituality.

221. Our system of heartfulness is focused on

balancing both the spiritual and material worlds. We
must spiritualize our existence.

222. Acceptance is a cheerful thing. There is no such

thing as grudgingly acceptance. You are either
grudging or you are accepting. You can’t do both.
Acceptance is from the heart.
223. When we try to accept and make peace with the
world and make peace with ourselves, then we have
mastered our life.

224. Meditation ultimately brings you to your centre

and makes it palpable. You then have inner guidance
all the time, and it speaks to you, especially about
wrong things. About truth it may not speak at all
because truth is its nature.

225. When we pray for someone, for example, we

should see the impact of that simple prayer: it
ennobles someone’s life. In spirituality, every action
multiplies many folds.

226. It is not that meditation will give you everything,

but meditation done properly creates a condition and
that condition will change you.

227. When all individuals in an organisation do

better than their own best, then the organisation will
accordingly improve.

228. When I speak respectfully, or even if I say

nothing when I am quiet in a room, the way I sit, the
way I hold my head up conveys something to the
people I am meeting. Your looks convey something.

229. Love demands nothing. In love, there is no place

for expectation, but only for gratitude. That is why
love is the pinnacle of human nobility.
230. With any activity it’s our attitude that defines it
and determines its success.

231. Inner conscience is always the heart. Listen to

your heart.

232. Refer to your heart in everything.

233. Someone once asked me, “How to deal with

criticism and people who criticise all the time?”

234. Every ACTION we take leads to a REACTION.

It is through meditation that we pause and reflect.

235. Desires and ego intervene and misguide. To

follow the heart, we need courage. Always follow
your heart.

236. It is in the stillness of the mind that we perceive

the heart with clarity.

237. By constantly observing the inner weather, we

steer through life wisely, steadfastly, sans regrets.

238. While it is easy to criticize, choose to encourage

others with a positive plan and implement it.

239. We must evolve ourselves not just from within

but in our manners and in our lifestyle.
240. To lead a purposeful life, an unquestioning
agreement between the mind and heart is required. A
synchronization, only possible through meditation
that eases our burden of existence.

241. Instead of responding to revenge with revenge,

or anger with anger, imagine the very instinctual
nature responding to such revenge and anger with
compassion and love.

242. Anything you do, good or bad, reflects on the

entire universe. In this consciousness, if you work,
and strive in your spiritual life, the world will
automatically become a better place.

243. A little discipline in how well you can sleep, how

deeply you can sleep, determines your daily state of
mind throughout the day. Your morning meditation
will be fine. You will not struggle with your
consciousness.

244. We face life as it comes and we move on like

that, and that’s how we build our destiny. Unlike
many others who run away from life, we face life
with courage and confidence.

245. When we harbour our thoughts and feelings in a

relationship, it can crumble and strain it. Iron out all
differences to keep your relationships healthy.
246. Contentment in the heart promotes love. Love
promotes courage. Courage promotes the state of
mind which helps you to make the right decision,
fast.

247. The practice of cleaning removes the load of

samskaras that accumulate in the heart, and the
tendencies and the emotional patterns that
accompany them can also be removed with sincere
efforts.

248. It is the love that you have in your heart that is

the input that stabilizes relationships. Love brings a
greater level of acceptance. It comes from a pure
heart; from a truthful, genuine heart.

249. Spirituality is not a path for the faint hearted.

Swami Vivekananda once said, “I need lions not
sheep.” Have you ever wondered why such a great
being said this? It is because every single moment we
must work on ourselves to refine our lifestyle.

250. Challenges in life prepare us to do something

greater.

251. We are moving towards perfection. Not in the

outer look or fancies or other things. It is the
perfection in our inner balance, our inner flawless
character and our manners.
252. It is only when I am able to forgive the bitter
experiences, I have had with someone, the emotional
burden created in the memory can be removed.

253. When two individuals meet,

254. When two minds meet,
255. When two hearts meet,
256. Let there be love and purity of intention.
257. Then begins a true journey of joy, peace and
creativity in abundance.

258. Wisdom is to utilise all our faculties at their best.

259. In true love there is no force

260. We progress naturally and joyously towards the

Source within us. By cultivating the attitude of
relying on the supreme strength inside us, we create
superior neural networking that surpasses the
networking of a mind focused on what we lack.

261. When you look at Lord Ganesha, all you feel is

joy and happiness. It is a natural response to smile
when you see his image. That is the first message of
Lord Ganesha: be joyful, as after all only joy attracts
Grace. You feel that joy radiating from him.

262. An accepting heart heals all wounds.

263. Desires create problems; in fact the problems
they create are what prevent our evolution. Many of
these stem from our samskaras that have come from
our past, and they trouble us. But what about the
desires we create in the present environment?

264. When you do something, do it joyfully and

cheerfully.

265. Evolution is growth, change and transformation.

266. Someone once asked me, "I am practising

another type of meditation system with another guru.
Can i also practise this system which you right now
taught us?"

267. Meditation well done can make you feel like

home.

268. The purpose of life is to excel in every aspect of

life. Yoga is a means efficient self is the product.

269. We all know that one has to balance the material

and spiritual aspects of life – they are the two wings
of a bird. Wings are necessary to fly. We often forget
about the role of the tail. Tail gives direction to flight,
what is this tail? The guidance from our heart.

270. Like a tree brimming with fruits, when one

expands their consciousness, they become more
flexible. One has to develop the attitude of flexibility
and remove rigidity to grow spiritually.
271. Often the question reveals a lot about the
person. It speaks a volume and gives away the
character of the person.

272. Prayer takes us into the infinite world of the

heart, which is filled with joy and beauty.

273. Let us be kind with our actions and words.

274. In Heartfulness meditation, we go deeper into

the heart – where we discover our feelings,
inspiration, love – and come out refreshed.

275. In changing oneself lies perfection – how well

we adjust our behaviour and lifestyle.

276. If we take criticism seriously, without anger or

sadness, we can use it to correct ourself.

277. Let prayer create that inner condition in the

heart that can be filled with love.

278. We all are imperfect beings. Instead of changing

others, let us change ourself.

279. Let us develop the attitude of flexibility and

remove rigidity to grow spiritually. Flexibility is
humility.

280. Responsibility of success in any field, lies with

ourselves. Let us be alert and aware of our
responsibilities towards our self.
281. Discrimination of the intellect combined with
thinking capacity of the mind can be used for our
betterment.

282. In Yoga sadhana, when we go deeper, from

training the mind to think on one object, to feeling,
that is true meditation.

283. Thoughts are there, even when we are not

meditating. During meditation, we become aware of
thoughts, but we are not attentive towards them.

284. It is one thing to meditate actively on a daily

basis. Let our goal be to remain meditative in all our
activities.

285. When you have nothing else to do, think that

everything around you is absorbed in Godly
remembrance.

286. Many a times we feel the need to meditate, and

we keep avoiding it. Let us not let procrastination
take hold of us.

287. Compassion reflects the heart, the quality of

your heart.

288. Prayer is a means to develop compassion.

289. Heartfulness lets us infuse the divine essence in

our existence.
290. Meditation is not just a mental process. The
expected result is to regulate the mind.

291. In Heartfulness meditation, we train the mind to

feel things, through the heart, by listening to one’s
own heart.

292. Sometimes the calmness & peace we felt

yesterday, we also feel today, but there is a vast
difference between yesterday’s & today’s peace.

293. Even though we may not speak much, in our

minds we are always reacting.

294. Let us be fully aware from inside, and aware of

the duty we have towards ourselves.

295. Let us evolve ourselves not just from within but

in our manners and in our lifestyle.

296. Sleep well to meditate well.

297. A little discipline in how well and how deeply

you sleep
298. determines your state of mind throughout the
day.

299. Forgiving all with a generous heart, gives rise to

unlimited peace and tranquillity.
300. When the mind is a witness to a receptive heart,
the two attain perfect synchronicity, conscience
remains clear & our goodness manifests.

301. When we muse about a wonderful life without

confusion & doubt heartfulness meditation can help
with the solution.

302. Prayer helps develop compassion. It opens all

the locks. Meditation will highlight what is to be
unlocked.

303. Heartfulness is all about love – love that flows

from heart to heart.

304. Things that make us complain all the time

change our inner nature. Remaining grateful for all
that we have creates another level of mantle.

305. It is the settledness of the mind on a subject that

brings happiness. If that settledness is not there, you
will still be vacillating.

306. Interiorization pulls us inwards towards the

innermost, towards the inner centre, full of infinite
resources with which to work.

307. When the heart is right, then there is an

unquestioning agreement between the mind and the
heart.
308. Still the mind in meditation and you will witness
the heart’s signals and its inspired thoughts.

309. We are too mechanical in our responses. Let us

try to cool down, observe and not react. Instead, let us
think before responding.

310. Things that make us complain all the time

change our inner nature. Remaining grateful for all
that we have creates another level of mantle.

311. "To do the right thing requires little effort from

within".

312. Let us have a simple lifestyle; a lack of

complexity which is simplicity. Let us avoid all the
impurities that can pollute the inner being.

313. For 20 to 30 minutes every day, when we still the

mind in meditation, we can witness the heart &
capture inspired moments of heartfulness.

314. Let us evolve ourselves not just from within but

in our manners and in our lifestyle.

315. Love makes one appreciate, and makes one see

things.

316. Meditation reflects our consciousness like a

mirror. It reflects our inside our self and offers an
opportunity to correct ourselves.
317. Expecting others to change to our tune ruins
harmony.

318. Contentment in the heart with peace promotes

love.

319. Love promotes courage, and courage promotes

the state of mind which helps you make decision very
fast.

320. In reassuring silence and in timely vigilance the

heart speaks.

321. When we heed the heart, there are only

confident decisions instead of disabling doubt and
confusion.

322. Through meditation on the heart, we can fine-

tune the heart with the mind.

323. Let us not belittle ourselves by criticising others.

324. Instead of criticising, let us come up with a

positive plan and implement it.

325. Be contagious with calmness, peace and a joyful

state within.

326. Let the purpose of life be to do our best in all

situations.
327. Success in anything ultimately depends on one’s
attitude.

328. In everything we do, let our heart guide us.

329. The root of the problem is that we don’t listen to

the heart.

330. Listen to the heart, have absolute clarity within,

and muster the courage to follow the heart even in
the face of adversities.

331. Whenever we sit in meditation with an open

heart, we receive a different experience.

332. If an experience does not transform us, does it

really have value? Our experiences reflect our inner
nature.

333. Heart is a farm where we cultivate emotions. We

plant something inside the heart, and in turn expect a
beautiful garden to grow within it.

334. Habitually we are caught between the play of

mind and heart. We create this polarity within.

335. You are the experiment, you are the

experimenter, and you are the outcome.

336. When we strive to use ego for inner perfection,

ego is well utilized.
337. As our ego is refined, the qualities of humility,
innocence, simplicity and purity shine out in our
behaviour.

338. Prayer helps us create humility.

339. Let yourself be physically relaxed, to allow your

mind to settle.

340. Thinking about love is not meditation; the

feeling of love is meditation.

341. Still the mind in meditation and witness the

heart’s signals and its inspired thoughts.

342. It is in the stillness of the mind that we perceive

the heart with clarity.

343. Let us be contagious with calmness, peace and a

joyful state within.

344. When the mind is a witness to a receptive heart,

the two attain perfect synchronicity, conscience
remains clear & our goodness manifests.

345. The journey in meditation starts with thinking,

which helps us feel, and this makes us realize that
becoming is the way.

346. Let us learn to work with our heart. When in a

team, let us work as one team with one heart.
347. While working, let us do what is required to
achieve the objective and not look at other problems.

348. Let the goodness of your heart be reflected in

your actions.

349. When we lead a family life, the need for love,

understanding, compassion and empathy – all
qualities of the heart, arises more and more.

350. Simplicity drenches the heart that constantly

endeavours to remain pure and simple.

351. Responsiveness arises from a pure heart and a

balanced mind.

352. Tap into your limitless inner resource where

stillness, peace & contentment flourish – a treasure
of unparalleled riches & supreme strength.

353. Cultivate seeds of contentment in your heart, by

starting with a simple suggestion that everything we
need is already present within us.

354. Let all the love of the world, the beauty of life,
the seed of perfection, be present in our heart and be
represented as a source of light.

355. Through actual experience in meditation, let the

idea of light in the heart lead to a feeling of an inner
presence.
356. When the idea of light lets the inner presence
become a reality, our consciousness expands, and we
become aware of a wholeness of being.

357. When we begin to experience wholeness at our

core, clouds of discontent, ignorance start to dissolve.
Heart regains its light & innocence.

358. By cultivating the seeds of contentment in our

heart, we can let them flower into a state of desire-
free innocence and purity.

359. An egoless, humble heart automatically adjusts

to its external circumstances. It creates heaven
around itself.

360. Live life from the heart, giving the heart its
rightful place at the centre of our being.

361. A heart which is pure, is compassionate,

forgives, accepts and rises above differences.

362. Generosity of heart is more than just how we

share material things; it is how well we accept
differences among us.

363. Rather than making efforts to balance life, let us

look to integrate.

364. To be gentle in speech is important. Let our flow

of speech have a uniform rhythm with no ups and
downs.
365. It is purity of goal, purity of method, purity
within, and purity in our attitudes that will help us.

366. Let the most important redeeming quality in our

practice, obedience, shine through.

367. The attempt at love and devotion is extremely

beneficial to an aspirant because it orients him
towards the goal.
368. When we end a meditation session, it benefits us
to spend a few more moments to absorb the condition
attained during that meditation.

369. It is love that creates change within us; change

for the better.

370. Let's all aim to become better human beings, all

the while entertaining a loving atmosphere in our
hearts.

371. An external light lit with reverence in a

worshipping mood triggers thirst, an authentic search
for the inner Light, inner guidance & wisdom.

372. The heart which is drowned in gratefulness

towards God, no longer needs to forgive anyone.

373. To fill the emptiness is very easy, but to fill the

emptiness so as to remain pure and light is only
possible through Love.
374. Heartfulness is the path that facilitates us to
continually empty our hearts of complexities and
keep filling them with Purity, Light, Love.

375. There are no dogmas, rigidity or compulsions in

Heartfulness.

376. Everything that we do is for the sake of Love.

377. Forgiving all with a generous heart gives birth

to unlimited peace and tranquillity.

378. Gentler mannerisms and kinder words would

soothe the hearts.

379. We are responsible for fostering the prestige of

the Source we belong to.

380. Know well that pride gives birth to many ill traits
including anger, bitterness, sorrow, loss of
discrimination, grief, prejudice and more.

381. Remain pure and simple through daily spiritual

practice (sadhana), humility, and simplicity that
drench the heart.

382. Those who crave speedy spiritual evolution will

have to cultivate an unprecedented level of openness
of the heart.
383. The yielding heart attracts grace, happiness,
cheerfulness, and joy, which, in turn, build
relationships.

384. The forgiving heart, while attracting grace,

attracts blessings.

385. By constantly cultivating humility & keeping a

check on thoughts, feelings, actions, we can build
capacity to stay away from web of pride.

386. A pure heart accepts things and rises above

differences, while being compassionate, forgiving
and accepting.

387. We respond to the world as ‘we’ instead of ‘I’.

In ‘we’ there is no separation, no blame, and no
desire to create conflict. Love prevails.

388. Meditation takes us on a journey within. When

we end a meditation session, let it benefit us by
remaining absorbed in the condition attained during
that meditation.

389. Let us appreciate what has been given to us in

meditation, at this moment. Digest it and expand it.

390. Once we have the conviction that “I am myself

responsible for weaving my destiny,” we succeed.
391. Autophagy may have a role to play in our
emotional and mental well-being, beyond just the
physical body.

392. One can prevent the fickleness of the mind

between likes and dislikes, by attentively withdrawing
from the outer to the inner world and this is
pratyahara.

393. In pratyahara, it is the ‘Attention’ that matters.

Since the inner withdrawal is not automatic, we must
pay close attention to our senses to consciously direct
those inward.

394. We can fortify our innate ability to make

confident life decisions by listening to the heart and
acting on its inspiration. We can then steer clear of
the minefield of confusion and doubt.

395. When the mind is but a witness to the receptive

heart, the two attain perfect synchronicity, the
conscience remains clear and our goodness manifests
naturally.

396. Allowing our innate goodness to manifest is not

complicated or difficult. It’s in the heart’s nature to
do so. When the mind is at rest, the heart
automatically responds to creation.

397. There is intrinsic goodness within everyone. We

do not have to think how to be good. It just happens.
Only lies require effort. Goodness comes naturally.
398. In life we have many duties. Whether it’s
towards an organization, our society or the nation; let
our heart innately respond to each one of them as
appropriate.

399. As we innately respond to our duties, let us be

responsive to our own need — to prepare, refine and
sensitize our heart and to bring our mind to rest,
which is accomplished through the sincere practice
of meditation.

400. The sincere practice of meditation allows us to

easily capture the waves of inspired creativity that
arise from the heart. We take advantage of those
inspirations to change ourselves and, ultimately, to
transform ourselves.

401. When we look upon others, let it be for the sake

of inspiration. This is the correct utilization of ego.
Competition is only healthy when it is against
oneself, where we attempt to continuously improve by
being better than we were the last time.

402. The process of meditation fosters our

transformation into better individuals. It is then that
we are more responsive in our duties, to ourselves
and towards others, and discharge them with pointed
and charged effectiveness.
403. Like peaceful warriors, we battle our own
imperfections, performing each act with greater skill
each time. This enables us to take on greater
responsibility. By manifesting the heart’s intrinsic
values, we thus awaken to the call of duty.

404. When there exists a sense of belonging we build

relationships.

405. When we are able to say that the entire universe

belongs to us, we automatically accept everything and
everyone inside it. This heartfelt acceptance now
allows us to surpass the need to tolerate or surrender
to anything.

406. It is the intrinsic goodness of the heart that can

make me accept all that is.

407. In meditation, we start with thinking. We think

of Divine Light in our heart & regular practice helps
us develop constancy in the process of thinking. With
this constancy of thought we contemplate & meditate.
Slowly, thinking graduates into feeling. This is a
profound milestone.

408. In meditation, our overall condition and

situation creates the quality of the experience. The
quality of the heart directly amplifies or nullifies the
experiences we have.
409. The moment we open more of the heart,
experiences in meditation become multi-fold. This is
how the heart motivates us to develop the right
qualities and attitudes.

410. All the vital qualities of love, compassion and

surrender are intrinsic to the heart. When we start
focusing on becoming better, we have better
experiences. In essence, we ‘become’ by imbibing
those qualities within us.

411. The journey in meditation, starts with thinking,

which helps us feel, and that makes us realize that
becoming is the way. Our focus moves away from
experiences to becoming an embodiment of true
values and qualities.

412. We can forcibly try to open a flower bud and

make it bloom, or we let it open naturally by exposing
it to sunlight, and so it simply happens. The flowering
of the heart is even more fragile than the opening of
a flower bud.

413. Expectations act as a barrier to experience.

Expectations rob us of the gifts that Nature wants to
bestow upon us. When we expect, not only do we lose
the gift we were meant to receive but we also feel
disappointed and create doubt within ourselves.
414. Comparisons and expectations are partners in
crime and relentlessly play tricks with the mind. We
can overcome this through a simple solution:
attitude. The attitude with which we approach
meditation will determine the altitude we achieve.

415. The concept of surrender is widely

misunderstood. We do not surrender to someone or
something. Instead, every action done with love is
akin to surrender.

416. When we meditate with love, we naturally create

a state of surrender. In such a state, there are no
longer any worries about the experiences we receive.

417. When we meditate with love, meditation is no

longer a transaction with Divinity. We are open to
whatever needs to happen. The path is now the
destination and when the path becomes our
destination, we can consider ourselves to be
surrendered.

418. Only when we are ready to find, we will be able

to discover what lies beyond. Keep good thoughts in
your mind and have a blessed start to the day.

419. As we fix the goal, let us remain wilfully aware

of what the goal is all about. This is knowledge.
Becoming aware of the destination is Jnana Yoga,
the purposeful knowledge.
420. In the busy lives we lead, it’s important to reflect
on our actions if we intend to control our destiny.

421. As we use our helm (the heart) to steer our way

on the spiritual journey, our spiritual practice and
our determination help us remain busy in steering
this helm. That is Karma Yoga, our action in play.

422. Our goal is to appreciate what has been given to

us now, at this moment. Digest it and expand it.
When we are able to identify the condition, enliven it,
intensify and merge in it, we allow for our spiritual
progress.

423. BE TRUTHFUL - EXPOSE YOURSELF TO

THE INNER REALITY

424. Let’s meditate with love and let the magic

happen!

425. Our job, our duty is to do the best that we can,

with a lot of love. A mature mind thinks of essentials.

426. Becoming aware that you don’t understand

something is itself a big step.

427. It is in the stillness of the mind that we perceive

the heart with clarity. By constantly observing the
inner weather, we steer through life wisely,
steadfastly, sans regrets. Through meditation, we can
find the balance in our lives.
428. At the core of a gift is the purity of intention,
which doesn’t factor in what is gained in giving, and
the capability of the giver, transforming even the
smallest of gifts into an esteemed treasure. Gift your
loved ones an experience this New Year.

429. The love we show towards others contributes

more than worship towards our Lord. Always
approach others with love and kindness.

430. The heart’s intrinsic nature is goodness, and to

allow this goodness to manifest in us is both simple
and easy when we have a method to heed the heart’s
guidance.

431. The heart can and is seeking to be heard. We are

pre-endowed with the heart’s wisdom. The only
magic wand is our interest to fortify the connection
with our heart, which is user friendly.

432. With heartfulness meditation, we can tap into

our limitless inner resource where stillness, peace &
contentment flourish – a treasure of unparalleled
riches & supreme strength. Focusing on this treasure
allows us to fortify our resolve.
433. To feel whole and contented, we need to nurture
all our three bodies – the physical, mental and
spiritual. We can nurture the mental and spiritual
bodies by connecting with our higher Self within the
heart. This can be done through the practice of
prayer.
434. Human beings have always valued nobility of
character, kindness and humility. We have also
always venerated the people throughout history who
embody those values or principles. So, why does
behaviour matter so much in the spiritual field?

435. When we are awake, much of our time is spent

in communicating with others. So make an effort to
speak gently, tenderly and moderately; it will change
your life.

436. Our mind and heart need to be cleaned just like

our body. By keeping them clean, we will find inner
stillness, lightness, clarity and calm. Our mind will
regain its natural flexibility and let go of its heavy
burden.

437. When we wake early and meditate, it gives us a

great start to the day with a contented, balanced
feeling inside. And if we can carry that inner state
with us out into our day, we will be able to handle
anything that is thrown at us, no matter how
challenging.

438. When the heart is right, there will always be an

unquestioning agreement between the mind and the
heart. In fact, a perfect synchronicity exists between
them and they function as one. Integrating these two
principal players in our life eases our burden of
existence.
439. The Heartfulness Relaxation is a simple
relaxation technique we can do anywhere, anytime. It
takes just a few minutes and is especially helpful
when we need to sleep, deal with moments of panic,
stress or fear, or to generally help us feel more
contented.

440. During any ideal meditation, we successfully

deflect unwanted thoughts, by reminding ourselves of
what truly matters. This awareness, at any given
moment of what truly matters, can save us from deep
troubles, including ceaseless brooding.

441. When we analyse how we make decisions, we

witness the interplay of the heart and mind.

442. How often do we muse about how wonderful life

would be if there were no confusion and doubt! And
all the while, we know the solution to the problem,
because whenever we are inspired from within, it
cannot be contested, only heeded, for that is the
heart's language.

443. Goals aren’t set by process or God. They are set

by us, as individuals. We are free to set our goals, as
we are individually driven.

444. Transmission is food for the soul.

445. Love is the guiding force in nature, it has the

power to transform anyone it touches.
446. A true Guru asks nothing from a disciple. Gurus
are there only to serve humanity, to give and not to
take.

447. Allowing our innate goodness to manifest is not

complicated or difficult. It’s in the heart’s nature to
do so. When the mind is at rest, the heart
automatically responds to creation.

448. A child’s heart is free from any burdens – it is

simple and pure. Innocence is its natural condition,
making such a heart an ideal abode for the divine.

449. Getting proper sleep is of utmost importance.

When we are fully alert in the morning, lovingly we
can invite the higher consciousness or Divine
Principle in meditation. Only then some beautiful
conditions will be created in the heart.

450. If you learn to accept a difficult situation, you

can find a solution and learn something new out of it.
If you do not accept it, the problem is still going to be
there and you will not learn anything worthwhile
from the suffering.

451. We can never expect all people to adopt the same

posture for meditation. If a pose doesn’t work for
you, then you should not force yourself to adopt it.
452. Happiness is inversely related to the number of
desires. The more desires you have, the harder it will
be to fulfil them all, and so the less happy you will be.
453. Spiritual science tells us that potentiality lies at
the base of consciousness; that consciousness is just
like a toy for children to play with. Through the
spiritual journey we expand into the realm where
consciousness assumes its true form.

454. The ultimate flowering of a human being is

when he or she becomes love. Instead of seeking
blessings, she becomes the blessing. Instead of
seeking grace, he becomes the source of grace. In
short, this is the essence of the spiritual life.

455. The heart, which is drowned in gratefulness

towards God, no longer needs to forgive anyone. In
such hearts, there is no pride to be hurt. Where there
is no hurt, how can there be seeds of revenge or
vengeance? There is always peace.

456. “There is nothing wrong in thinking that you

are great, but always think that the other person is
greater. When we accept this, it becomes easy to live
our lives.”

457. The soul that supports the rest of our two

existences - mental and physical, whatever we may
call it by, the fact is that it is the life force that drives
us. How can we enrich such a life force, and nurture
its roots?
458. We must infuse whatever we do with all the love
in our hearts. No doubt, the material existence and
the spiritual existence are like two wings of a bird;
but we must pay attention to the guiding tail of the
bird, the rudder that gives it a direction.

459. Sahaj Marg does not take up the different steps

of "Ashtanga Yoga", one by one, separately. Under
the Sahaj Marg system, Yama, Niyama, Asana,
Pranayama, Prathyara, Dharana, Dhyana and
Samadhi are all taken up simultaneously during the
course of meditation or dhyana.

460. From within our heart, we try to discriminate

between two things: whether something is right or
wrong, beneficial or non-beneficial, whether it is
going to help us to evolve spiritually or not.

461. The heart has become discriminative when it is

able to answer all these questions. How to develop
this capacity of discrimination? The more we listen to
the heart and obey its signals, the more we become
discriminative in life.

462. The heart will never misguide us. Only we can

misguide ourselves because of ego and because of
very strong desires. By removing these two, we will
have a heart that has the capacity of discrimination.”
463. We will definitely experience God’s presence.
The moment we say ‘seeing’ God, it means form or
akaar. But every philosophy, whether we are a
vaishnavite or shaivite, dvaitha, advaitha or beyond,
says that though we start with akaar we end with
nirakaar and beyond.

464. So if we are travelling on the path towards

formlessness and beyond, we cannot return back to
the form and say, “Oh! Where is the form?” Then it
is limiting.

465. A compassionate heart, puts others first and

does not think about inconvenience or sacrifice, even
with total strangers, because helping others is simply
being true to its own nature.

466. When we meditate, we look to clean 'samskaras'

which are formed because of our thoughts, intentions
and actions. We create seeds of the future events by
our actions, thoughts, and intentions.

467. The science of Pranayama has evolved a lot

since the time of Patanjali, when the purpose was
simply to gather the life force inwards and expand it
to merge with the infinite whole. Nowadays, there are
practices of Pranayama for many purposes.

468. You must have your own belief system, based on

your own decisions. And decisions must be based on
the experiments you conduct. You’re a scientist and
your heart is a laboratory.
469. Humility is like a vacuum; it creates a spiritual
vacuum in us. Only then are we able to imbibe
transmission.

470. The heart’s intrinsic nature is goodness, and to

allow this goodness to manifest in us is both simple
and easy when we have a method to heed the heart’s
guidance.

471. In Heartfulness meditation, we go deeper into

the heart – where we discover our feelings,
inspiration, love – and come out refreshed.

472. In changing oneself lies perfection – how well

we adjust our behaviour and lifestyle.

473. Let prayer create that inner condition in the

heart that can be filled with love.

474. Let us develop the attitude of flexibility and

remove rigidity to grow spiritually. Flexibility is
humility.

475. Responsibility of success in any field, lies with

ourselves. Let us be alert and aware of our
responsibilities towards ourself.

476. Discrimination of the intellect combined with

thinking capacity of the mind can be used for our
betterment.
477. In Yoga sadhana, when we go deeper, from
training the mind to think on one object, to feeling,
that is true meditation.

478. Thoughts are there, even when we are not

meditating. During meditation, we become aware of
thoughts, but we are not attentive towards them.

479. It is one thing to meditate actively on a daily

basis. Let our goal be to remain meditative in all our
activities.

480. When you have nothing else to do, think that

everything around you is absorbed in Godly
remembrance.

481. Many a times we feel the need to meditate, and

we keep avoiding it. Let us not let procrastination
take hold of us.

482. Heartfulness lets us infuse the divine essence in

our existence.

483. Meditation is not just a mental process. The

expected result is to regulate the mind.

484. In Heartfulness meditation, we train the mind to

feel things, through the heart, by listening to one’s
own heart.
485. Sometimes the calmness & peace we felt
yesterday, we also feel today, but there is a vast
difference between yesterday’s & today’s peace.

486. Even though we may not speak much, in our

minds we are always reacting.

487. Let us be fully aware from inside, and aware of

the duty we have towards ourselves.

488. Let us evolve ourselves not just from within but

in our manners and in our lifestyle.

489. Prayer helps develop compassion. It opens all

the locks. Meditation will highlight what is to be
unlocked.
490. Heartfulness is all about love – love that flows
from heart to heart.

491. Things that make us complain all the time

change our inner nature. Remaining grateful for all
that we have creates another level of mantle.

492. It is the settledness of the mind on a subject that

brings happiness. If that settledness is not there, you
will still be vacillating.

493. Interiorization pulls us inwards towards the

innermost, towards the inner centre, full of infinite
resources with which to work.
494. When the heart is right, then there is an
unquestioning agreement between the mind and the
heart.

495. We are too mechanical in our responses. Let us

try to cool down, observe and not react. Instead, let us
think before responding.

496. Things that make us complain all the time

change our inner nature. Remaining grateful for all
that we have creates another level of mantle.

497. Meditation reflects our consciousness like a

mirror. It reflects our inside to our self and offers an
opportunity to correct ourselves.

498. Contentment in the heart with peace promotes

love.
499. Love promotes courage, and courage promotes
the state of mind which helps you make decision very
fast.
500. Love promotes courage, and courage promotes
the state of mind which helps you make decision very
fast.

501. When we heed the heart, there are only

confident decisions instead of disabling doubt and
confusion.

502. Through meditation on the heart, we can fine-

tune the heart with the mind.
503. Let the purpose of life be to do our best in all
situations.

504. Listen to the heart, have absolute clarity within,

and muster the courage to follow the heart even in
the face of adversities.

505. Heart is a farm where we cultivate emotions. We

plant something inside the heart, and in turn expect a
beautiful garden to grow within it.

506. As our ego is refined, the qualities of humility,

innocence, simplicity and purity shine out in our
behaviour.

507. While working, let us do what is required to

achieve the objective and not look at other problems.

508. When we lead a family life, the need for love,

understanding, compassion and empathy – all
qualities of the heart, arises more and more.

509. Responsiveness arises from a pure heart and a

balanced mind.

510. Tap into your limitless inner resource where

stillness, peace & contentment flourish – a treasure
of unparalleled riches & supreme strength.

511. Cultivate seeds of contentment in your heart, by

starting with a simple suggestion that everything we
need is already present within us.
512. Let all the love of the world, the beauty of life,
the seed of perfection, be present in our heart and be
represented as a source of light.

513. Through actual experience in meditation, let the

idea of light in the heart lead to a feeling of an inner
presence.

514. When the idea of light lets the inner presence

become a reality, our consciousness expands, and we
become aware of a wholeness of being.

515. By cultivating the seeds of contentment in our

heart, we can let them flower into a state of desire-
free innocence and purity.

516. An egoless, humble heart automatically adjusts

to its external circumstances. It creates heaven
around itself.

517. Live life from the heart, giving the heart its
rightful place at the centre of our being.

518. A heart which is pure, is compassionate,

forgives, accepts and rises above differences.

519. Rather than making efforts to balance life, let us

look to integrate.

520. To be gentle in speech is important. Let our flow

of speech have a uniform rhythm with no ups and
downs.
521. It is purity of goal, purity of method, purity
within, and purity in our attitudes that will help us.

522. The attempt at love and devotion is extremely

beneficial to an aspirant because it orients him
towards the goal.

523. When we end a meditation session, it benefits us

to spend a few more moments to absorb the condition
attained during that meditation.
524. Heartfulness is the path that facilitates us to
continually empty our hearts of complexities and
keep filling them with Purity, Light, Love.

525. Gentler mannerisms and kinder words would

soothe the hearts.

526. Even though we may not speak much, in our

minds we are always reacting.

527. We are responsible for fostering the prestige of

the Source we belong to.

528. Know well that pride gives birth to many ill traits
including anger, bitterness, sorrow, loss of
discrimination, grief, prejudice and more.

529. Remain pure and simple through daily spiritual

practice (sadhana), humility, and simplicity that
drench the heart.
530. Those who crave speedy spiritual evolution will
have to cultivate an unprecedented level of openness
of the heart.

531. We respond to the world as ‘we’ instead of ‘I’.

In ‘we’ there is no separation, no blame, and no
desire to create conflict. Love prevails.

532. Once we have the conviction that “I am myself

responsible for weaving my destiny,” we succeed.
533. We can fortify our innate ability to make
confident life decisions by listening to the heart and
acting on its inspiration. We can then steer clear of
the minefield of confusion and doubt.

534. Allowing our innate goodness to manifest is not

complicated or difficult. It’s in the heart’s nature to
do so. When the mind is at rest, the heart
automatically responds to creation.

535. In life we have many duties. Whether it’s

towards an organization, our society or the nation; let
our heart innately respond to each one of them as
appropriate.

536. As we innately respond to our duties, let us be

responsive to our own need — to prepare, refine and
sensitize our heart and to bring our mind to rest,
which is accomplished through the sincere practice
of meditation.
537. The sincere practice of meditation allows us to
easily capture the waves of inspired creativity that
arise from the heart. We take advantage of those
inspirations to change ourselves and, ultimately, to
transform ourselves.

538. When we look upon others, let it be for the sake

of inspiration. This is the correct utilization of ego.

539. Competition is only healthy when it is against

oneself, where we attempt to continuously improve by
being better than we were the last time.
540. The process of meditation fosters our
transformation into better individuals. It is then that
we are more responsive in our duties, to ourselves
and towards others, and discharge them with pointed
and charged effectiveness.

541. It is the intrinsic goodness of the heart that can

make me accept all that is.

542. In meditation, our overall condition and

situation creates the quality of the experience. The
quality of the heart directly amplifies or nullifies the
experiences we have.

543. All the vital qualities of love, compassion and

surrender are intrinsic to the heart. When we start
focusing on becoming better, we have better
experiences. In essence, we ‘become’ by imbibing
those qualities within us.
544. The journey in meditation, starts with thinking,
which helps us feel, and that makes us realize that
becoming is the way. Our focus moves away from
experiences to becoming an embodiment of true
values and qualities.

545. We can forcibly try to open a flower bud and

make it bloom, or we let it open naturally by exposing
it to sunlight, and so it simply happens. The flowering
of the heart is even more fragile than the opening of
a flower bud.

546. Expectations act as a barrier to experience.

Expectations rob us of the gifts that Nature wants to
bestow upon us. When we expect, not only do we lose
the gift we were meant to receive but we also feel
disappointed and create doubt within ourselves.

547. When we meditate with love, we naturally create

a state of surrender. In such a state, there are no
longer any worries about the experiences we receive.

548. When we meditate with love, meditation is no

longer a transaction with Divinity. We are open to
whatever needs to happen. The path is now the
destination and when the path becomes our
destination, we can consider ourselves to be
surrendered.
549. Our goal is to appreciate what has been given to
us now, at this moment. Digest it and expand it.
When we are able to identify the condition, enliven it,
intensify and merge in it, we allow for our spiritual
progress.

550. Becoming aware that you don’t understand

something is itself a big step.

551. The heart’s intrinsic nature is goodness, and to

allow this goodness to manifest in us is both simple
and easy when we have a method to heed the heart’s
guidance.

552. In heart-based meditation, heartfulness, we go

deeper into the heart, where we discover our world of
feelings, inspiration, creativity and love, and come
out refreshed, with a deep sense of well-being.

553. Prayer creates that inner condition in the heart

that can be filled with love, by taking us into the
infinite world of the heart.

554. When the heart is right, there will always be an

unquestioning agreement between the mind and the
heart. In fact, a perfect synchronicity exists between
them and they function as one. Integrating these two
principal players in our life eases our burden of
existence.
555. During any ideal meditation, we successfully
deflect unwanted thoughts, by reminding ourselves of
what truly matters. This awareness, at any given
moment of what truly matters, can save us from deep
troubles, including ceaseless brooding.

556. From ages 4 to 18 years is a crucial period of

human development where external influences can
make it or break it. It is important to offer good
values to children.

557. We consume a balanced diet for the gross body;

knowledge enriches our subtle body or our mind,
through schools, TV, books and the Internet. When
we receive transmission, we feel refreshed. Just like
rain in the Sahara Desert, it is as if your life returns.

558. We don’t have to pray, ‘Lord, please come into

my heart. Let me see you.’ That is not necessary. It
will come when you least expect it, when you have
become purity personified.

559. The ultimate flowering of a human being is

when he or she becomes love. Instead of seeking
blessings, she becomes the blessing. Instead of
seeking grace, he becomes the source of grace. In
short, this is the essence of the spiritual life.

560. When we meditate, we look to clean 'samskaras'

which are formed because of our thoughts, intentions
and actions. We create seeds of the future events by
our actions, thoughts, and intentions.
561. When we have love in the heart and tread the
path of truth, honesty will radiate in our existence.
Our existence in thought, word and deed will be a
manifestation of honesty. Then our very presence will
give an impetus to the moral compass of all around
us.

562. Contentment is not about two hearts coming

together. It is all about one and only one existence.

563. You can change your own destiny. Remove the

impression, and it is gone.

564. Without space, there could not have been god.

Likewise, without chit the other "three elements",
Manas, Buddhi and Ahankara cannot manifest.

565. Inviting infinity into the heart, think about it,

God is going to occupy every little corner within us.
We need to prepare our heart to receive him. There
should be nothing in it. We need to create infinite
emptiness within ourselves in order to accommodate
infinity.

566. Stillness does not mean inactivity; it is activity at

a dimension that meditation makes you aware of.
567. When we feel anxious, depressed, fearful or
angry, our emotions can escalate into mental illness
if not managed properly. Let’s find simple ways and
methods to look after our mental bodies so that they
are refreshed, rejuvenated and revitalized to help us
maintain our mental balance.

568. If our breathing is healthy and normal, we are

not even aware that we are breathing, but if we have
a cold or asthma, we will surely be aware of our
breathing. The same is true with our mental well-
being; when everything is healthy we are not even
aware of our mental processes, and we feel balanced
and contented within ourselves. When things are out
of balance, our heart gives us clear warning signals
that something is wrong.

569. Without love in the heart, we humans have to

struggle to become true human beings.

570. Heartfulness practices offer a sort of protection

in our energetic structure, which is important for
balance, even if it is not a remedy for everything.

571. Surrender is the key. In surrender, the openness

of the heart of a lover resonates with the Beloved. In
love, the pressing need to understand the other bids
farewell.

572. The way meditation regulates the mind is by

orienting it toward the ultimate source of
contentment.
573. The heartfulness vision of universal
brotherhood comes from this science – from the
repeatable experience that at the center of our being
we are all connected with the same reality. This is the
common source from which everything was set in
motion at the time of creation.

574. Divinity flows from heart to heart.

575. Meditation is a process in which we shift from

thinking to feeling.

576. When you are with the Beloved, then how does it
matter when you win or lose?

577. When we have surrendered ourselves absolutely,

there is zero desire in our heart.

578. Destiny is about how we conduct our lives, so be

very careful of how you live it.

579. Just as we remember those we love, the reverse

also holds true: the more we remember the more love
develops.

580. The primary objective in yoga is the regulation

of the restless mind. Everything good or evil
originates from the mind and it is the mind alone that
governs all our feelings, emotions and impulses.

581. Relaxation, meditation and connection on the

path to Spiritual transformation.
582. Distrust kills a relationship.

583. What happens when one is completely free from

desires? Such hearts will be filled with Gratitude.

584. Love is a basic nature. It acts like a magical key

which can open all the locks.

585. Take each day as an opportunity and aspire to

excel in every aspect of life.

586. To lead a life simply going through the motions,

reacting to whatever life brings, is one thing. An
altogether different experience is to lead it with
responsive heartfulness – with the heart’s most loving
and magisterial guidance. Whatever acitivity you are
engaged in, take a detour by the heart. After all, who
can resist the heart’s signals.

587. In case of true, what really happens is this: love

begins and both the persons’ hearts expand. They
accommodate anything and everything about one
another.

588. Heartfulness is about expansion of

consciousness and divinization of existence through
meditation.

589. If it’s not an experience in this life itself, there is

no brighter world waiting for us. The brighter world
is within our hearts.
590. How to create a constant state of love in our
hearts? This is what Heartfulness is all about.

591. We sow a thought and reap an act;

We sow an act and reap a habit;
We sow a habit and reap a character;
We sow a character and reap a destiny.

592. Where there is love, there is acceptance.

Where there is love, there is forgiveness.

Where there is love, there is compassion.

593. We make mistakes and learn from them, and

that is all part of rich tapestry of the journey. Every
thought and every action contribute.

594. Love all hurt none.

595. The egoless and humble heart, automatically

draws the heaven towards itself.

596. Ordeals accepted cheerfully, going through the

process, will bear spiritual fruits.

597. Expect the best from yourself, not from others.

598. Everything you do, spiritualize it. Your heart

will guide you.
599. Sahaj Marg is a unique tradition where
"Pranahuti" is set in motion with Willpower, with
sankalpa, which creates unique results for
everyone.

600. We have to train the mind so that it becomes an

instrument for our evolution. The mind can be our
best friend or our worst enemy.

601. The more certain you are about your views, the
lesser chances of you being open to listening.

602. Meditation allows you to move forward from

thinking to feeling the presence of divinity within.
Experience that divinity in your heart.

603. When we all meditate together, we create a subtle

field of loving unity.

604. Transmission beautifies our inner self.

605. Try to speak the truth in a way that evokes love out
of others.

606. Transmission beautifies our inner self.

607. We create our destiny by our everyday thoughts –

our wishes, what attracts us and repels us, our likes
and dislikes.
608. To create peace outside, it should be in the heart
first.

609. Even when a flower is hidden in crevices between

stones, the honeybee will find where the flower is
blooming. How can we make our hearts like such
flowers?

610. Thinking about love is not meditation; the feeling

of love is meditation.
611. I must infuse whatever I do with all the love in my
heart.
612. To achieve perfection, both within as well as in
work, one must constantly ask, 'How can I change
so that my work becomes more effective?'
613. When we all meditate together we create a subtle
field of loving unity.
614. As we evolve, our consciousness expands along
the full spectrum, opening up the vastness of our
human potential.
615. Every meditation is an act of surrender.
616. Change should come from within, out of love,
voluntarily.
617. An immature love binds you, whereas a mature
love frees you.
618. Openness of the heart creates love. When love is
flowing through you, you will remain pure.
619. In true meditation, we enter into a complete void
of experience.
620. Learn to accept with love, rather than defeat.
621. Whatever activity you are engaged in, take a
detour via the heart. After all, who can resist the
heart’s signals!
622. If you want to have infinite happiness, infinite
bliss, then minimise your desires.
623. Meditation evolves from thinking to feeling,
feeling into being, being into becoming and finally
going beyond.
624. Without peace we cannot be creative.
625. Life on Earth is about evolution. Every life is an
evolution in developing wisdom, skills and attitudes.
626. Expect the best from yourself, not from others.
627. Ego is not to be used to hurt others; It is to keep
pointing the finger back towards myself saying,
'Okay, I can do it better than I did last time.'
628. Having only one goal in life, will take us
somewhere, through an optimum utilisation of our
inner resources.
629. When you don’t have time to meditate, that is the
time you need to meditate the most.
630. The call of spirituality is change.
631. Heartfulness is about following the voice of the
heart.
632. What is the meaning of individual progress
without unity amongst us?
633. By becoming more and more humble,
consciousness will have the opportunity to expand
infinitely.
634. In meditation, our consciousness is moving
towards the innermost Self, the core of our
existence.
635. Remain intensely tuned into the heart's signals.
636. Flexibility is humility.
637. Meditation is a mirror of our consciousness.
638. Samadhi means the absolute state of balance, just
like the one that existed before creation.
639. In love, there is no place for expectation, but only
for gratitude. That is why love is the pinnacle of
human nobility.
640. Instead of giving and taking love, how can we
become love?
641. In true love, only love exists, with the lover and
beloved dissolved in it.
642. When the heart is content, the mind gains insight,
clarity and wisdom.
643. Meditation done properly creates a condition and
that condition will change you.
644. The first principle of destiny is that we can only
change it at present.
645. With each small step we take towards achieving
our goal, our willpower becomes stronger and
stronger.
646. Accept all challenges joyfully and cheerfully and
see the beauty that emerges after that.
647. A mind that is not balanced loses its radar, loses
its direction.
648. Anger should not be projected outside, project it
towards yourself to change.
649. As human beings, we are all imperfect beings.
When two imperfect beings interact, it is natural for
there to be friction.
650. Your consciousness will expand if you share the
joy of working together.
651. In reassuring silence and in timely vigilance, the
heart speaks.
652. Effective meditation must lead the meditator to the
heights of the infinite sky of super consciousness
and facilitate the plunge into the deepest ocean of
subconsciousness, and emerge the wiser. This way
our consciousness evolves.
653. Be heartfully aware of love flowing through our
hearts, in all our actions and thoughts.
654. Go on improving every aspect of your life. Every
breath, every step, every action should be improved.
655. Through meditation, relaxation can happen
simultaneously at the emotional, mental and
spiritual levels.
656. Wisdom is to utilize all our faculties at their best,
to have the maximum output with the minimum
input.
657. Evolution of the mind is about cultivating a
balanced state and moving from thinking to feeling.
658. Why do people lose interest? It is natural when
they are hurt or do not feel heard.
659. Give your employees or associates the freedom to
act and then watch them bloom like a spring flower.
660. Regulate your thoughts to find inner stillness and
clarity.
661. When we believe that we design our destiny, we set
a direction for our goals.
662. We face life as it comes and we move on like that,
and that's how we build our destiny.
663. Ego can be like a black hole. It can have the
greatest gravitational pull upon our consciousness.
It will not allow consciousness to expand.
664. To speak a lie you must be so creative, but to
speak the truth you must be simple. The truth is
pure, coming straight from the heart.
665. Acceptance is the signature of evolution. Our
preparedness or attitude should be: Come what
may, I am ready to face it.
666. Everything we need is already present within our
heart as a source of light.
667. Listen to the heart carefully and follow it
faithfully. Let it be your inner Guide.
668. We create destiny for ourselves with our everyday
thoughts.
669. Believe in yourself and find a way forward, no
matter what the challenge.
670. A pure mind finds its direction within because it is
centred.
671. To find lasting happiness, we need to look deep
within ourselves.
672. When we overreact with our likes and dislikes we
let our mind form unwanted impressions.
673. Bring about some sort of regularity, cheerfulness
and some sort of restlessness in your practice to
achieve the highest.
674. Once you have purity in the heart, that inner
radar becomes very powerful. With a pure heart,
you are able to do many things.
675. There should be life in your service, do it with
your heart, whatever you do, without the intention
of receiving anything.
676. The future is determined by the present, by how
we live now.
677. When you go through difficult situations in life,
you will emerge stronger than you were before.
678. Every day is a golden opportunity to design our
own destiny.
679. Meditation is all about making your consciousness
a perfect mirror to see yourself.
680. There is no absolute free will and no absolute fate.
Life is lived somewhere in between these two
extreme views.
681. The instinct to excel and push past the boundaries
is part of being human.
682. Meditation done properly creates a condition and
that condition changes us.
683. Everything starts from practice. Over time,
practice leads to lifestyle and lifestyle leads to
destiny.
684. With anything you do, try to do it joyfully and
cheerfully.
685. To be happy, our inner and outer states need to be
in harmony.
686. One beautiful thing that I have learnt over the
years is that love attracts. People who have a hard
heart and a harsh face repel grace, whereas a
joyful heart attracts grace easily and naturally.
687. When the heart is at peace, the mind is at rest.
688. Strive for self-improvement in order to excel at
whatever we do and expand our possibilities.
689. Everything we need is already present within us.
690. Learn to realise the soul within you.
691. The superficiality of the heart is the mind. The
depth of the mind is what we call the heart.
692. When we are prayerful, we gradually master the
art of listening to the heart.
693. The mind, also known as the subtle body, is the
one we have to refine to design our destiny.
694. Through meditation we move from complexity of
mind to the simplicity of heart.
695. When we learn to accept and love, every aspect of
our life begins to thrive.
696. Maintain constant vigilance in introspecting and
analysing yourself. How can I improve myself
further and further?
697. What is the point of meditating if we do not
become better people—kinder, more
compassionate, and more giving?
698. Truthful people are content in their simplicity and
purity. They are not trying to impress anyone,
because they know who they are.
699. Share your plenty with those who cannot afford it.
Generosity is our natural condition.
700. Self-acceptance is a very vital attitude in any
process of personal transformation.
701. Samadhi means the absolute state of balance, just
like the one that existed before creation.
702. As long as the heart is pure and simple, it will
always give the right answer.
703. Spiritual progress is all about simplifying life and
focusing on the essentials.
704. Your heart contains that gigantic ocean we call
love. The key is in your hands.
705. Ego is not bad as long as you utilise it to become
better and better.
706. In having the qualities of humility and simplicity
you can consider that you have everything you
want.
707. Whatever we do, we must excel and that has
nothing to do with ego.
708. Openness of the heart creates love. When love is
flowing through you, you will remain pure.
709. Change should come from within, out of love,
voluntarily.
710. Meditation evolves from thinking to feeling,
feeling into being, being into becoming and finally
going beyond.
711. In meditation, our consciousness is moving
towards the innermost Self, the core of our
existence.
712. By becoming more and more humble,
consciousness will have the opportunity to expand
infinitely.
713. Meditation is effortless focus upon an infinite
object.
714. Meditation is effortless focus upon an infinite
object.
715. Evolution of the mind is about cultivating a
balanced state and moving from thinking to feeling.
716. When the mind is wavering and wandering
aimlessly, we lose focus of our goal.
717. Once you have purity in the heart, that inner
radar becomes very powerful. With a pure heart,
you are able to do many things.
718. Meditation done properly creates a condition and
that condition will change you.
719. A mind that is not balanced loses its radar, loses
its direction.
720. Through meditation we move from complexity of
mind to the simplicity of heart.
721. There is no absolute free will and no absolute fate.
Life is lived somewhere in between these two
extreme views.
722. Don't be like the autumn leaves falling from a
tree, blown by the wind every which way, without
any direction or focus.
723. The mind is only at ease when the heart is at
peace.
724. Experience is greater than knowledge.
725. Learn to balance the inner and outer life.
726. Believe in yourself and find a way forward, no
matter what the challenge.
727. As your inner condition evolves, allow your
manners and your lifestyle to evolve accordingly.
728. Where there is love there is no need for
explanations.
729. Maintain constant vigilance in introspecting and
analysing yourself. How can I improve myself
further and further?
730. How can we make even the moment of eating be
almost like meditation? Remaining grateful for
having food on the plate and grateful in partaking
of it.
731. Ego may be used to compete against yourself – to
excel better than yesterday – not against others.
732. The moment you think work is hard you will feel
tired. Just keep at it and enjoy the work.
733. Everything we need is already present within our
heart as a source of light.
734. The mind, also known as the subtle body, is the
one we have to refine to design our destiny.
735. Learn to realise the soul within you.
736. Strive for self-improvement in order to excel at
whatever we do and expand our possibilities.
737. Balance is intrinsic to the mind while disturbance
is artificial.
738. Prayer creates an aspiration and a craving that
resolves itself in profound meditation.
739. Everything starts from practice. Over time,
practice leads to lifestyle and lifestyle leads to
destiny.
740. What makes an endeavour come alive and develop
vibrancy? It is attitude and interest. Attitude is 95
per cent of success.
741. With anything you do, try to do it joyfully and
cheerfully.
742. To be happy, our inner and outer states need to be
in harmony.
743. Meditation done properly creates a condition and
that condition changes us.
744. To achieve perfection, both within as well as in
work, one must constantly ask, 'How can I change
so that my work becomes more effective?'
745. With a pure heart, you can know so many things.
746. Meditation is all about making your consciousness
a perfect mirror to see yourself.
747. When inspiration strikes, don’t doubt it, just do it.
748. The heart speaks loudest when we are listening to
it. The more we listen, the more it guides us in the
right direction.
749. Love is refined in the furnace of day-to-day life.
750. As your inner condition evolves, allow your
manners and your lifestyle to evolve accordingly.
751. Our heart is a storehouse for spiritual conditions.
752. Infuse every action with all the love in your heart.
753. How can we maintain stillness throughout the
day, regardless of our activity? By staying
connected, tuning ourselves.
754. Even in failure, success is hidden behind it.
755. A regulated mind brings focus and promotes well-
being.
756. When something ennobling is done, share that
joy. Consciousness will then expand in an
unbounded manner.
757. Share your plenty with those who cannot afford it.
Generosity is our natural condition.
758. Once interest is developed in an activity, even the
need for discipline goes away.
759. The ego cannot be removed but transformed.
760. Sometimes, just a bit of inspiration and motivation
is all others need to reach their goal.
761. You cannot renounce desire. You can only
understand the nature of desire and its futility.
762. Heartfulness, simply put, is learning the language
of the heart.
763. Do you feel inspired to meet your inner Self
during meditation? That attitude of impatience,
enthusiasm and passion brings life to meditation.
764. I have to be courageous to see myself, to see my
defects and correct them, moment after moment, at
each step.
765. If ego is used wisely, it serves us well, but if used
for selfish purposes, we become arrogant and self-
important.
766. Expecting others to change to your tune ruins
harmony.
767. When you feel peaceful, it is the signature of the
soul.
768. Meditation increases the inner glow and enriches
the soul.
769. Integrating the heart and mind eases our burden
of existence. By ignoring either one, we cannot
move ahead purposefully in life.
770. Marriage and family life teach us to become more
and more giving, if we are willing to commit to the
journey.
771. Take each day as an opportunity and aspire to
excel in every aspect of your life.
772. Through Heartfulness practices our actions move
towards perfection.
773. In meditation, both happiness and sorrow can act
as distractions. Let them be where they are and
move beyond.
774. The root of many problems is that we don’t listen
to the heart.
775. It is through the heart that we are all connected.
776. The expansion of our consciousness is inversely
proportional to our level of fatigue.
777. Choosing to actively cultivate the inner inspiration
of the heart is Heartfulness.
778. Responsibility of success in any field lies with
ourselves. Be alert, be aware of your responsibilities
towards yourself.
779. As our consciousness expands, the guidance from
the heart, in all aspects of life, is automatic.
780. Meditation is a process in which we shift from
thinking to feeling. It is a journey from the
complexity of mind to the simplicity of heart.
781. Our mind gives us our individual identity through
the ego, whereas the heart is collective.
782. Transformation demands change. Development
demands change.
783. The purpose of meditation is to regulate the mind
to such stillness that even during the most awful
situations in life, we are able to pause, analyse the
situation and take action accordingly.
784. Let the goodness of your heart be reflected in your
actions.
785. Look for perfection within, not outside.
786. With the mind we are so sharp and alert, while the
heart is drooped in love, waiting for feelings to
arise.
787. When something ennobling is done, share that
joy. Consciousness will then expand in an
unbounded manner.
788. This is the possibility marriage brings to all of us –
the opportunity to grow, refine ourselves and learn
to love.
789. In spirituality, you are the experiment, you are the
experimenter, and you are the outcome.
790. As long as the heart is pure and simple, it will
always give the right answer.
791. Your heart contains that gigantic ocean we call
love. The key is in your hands.
792. Whatever we do, we must excel and that has
nothing to do with ego.
793. Through practice and experience, we naturally
develop trust and the courage to continue.
794. It is our duty to motivate and inspire our fellow
human beings. How can we be successful if even
one segment of humanity fails?
795. Tune yourself to the stillness of the heart.
796. Do not fight with thoughts but simply remind
yourself that you are meditating.
797. What is the difference between consciousness and
awareness? Consciousness keeps changing.
Awareness is to see how consciousness is
functioning.
798. The heart will always tell you the truth and guide
correctly. Greed and ego intervene and misguide.
799. By cleaning the mind of past impressions, we
allow ourselves to change and design our own
destiny.
800. The ready heart, the well-prepared heart, the
deserving heart, will attract grace, love and
blessings without even asking for it.
801. In love, there is no place for expectation, but only
for gratitude. That is why love is the pinnacle of
human nobility.
802. It is through the heart only that we can connect
ourselves with our higher being. So, there is a
tremendous amount of wisdom behind meditating
on the heart.
803. To create peace outside, it should be in the heart
first.
804. When you feel peaceful, it is the signature of the
soul.
805. By becoming more and more humble,
consciousness will have the opportunity to expand
infinitely.
806. With the mind we are so sharp and alert, while the
heart is drooped in love, waiting for feelings to
arise.
807. Develop an attitude of flexibility and remove
rigidity and see how quickly you can grow
spiritually.
808. To follow the heart, one needs courage. Always
follow your heart.
809. Create harmony without demanding. When you
demand, instead of creating harmony, it creates
disturbance.
810. Without peace we cannot be creative.
811. Remain intensely tuned into the heart's signals.
812. Change should come from within, out of love,
voluntarily.
813. Life is like the weather, it is always changing. If
we are caught in the rain, it is not the fault of the
weather; it is up to us to be dressed for the
occasion.
814. The intoxication of the ego is very difficult to
remove. The ego clouds correct thinking and our
ability to reason.
815. Many people speak about balancing the material
and spiritual spheres. How can we move beyond
this and learn to integrate the two?
816. Anonymity and humility are akin to sacredness.
817. Expansion of consciousness makes one more
flexible and less rigid. It is like a tree brimming
with fruits. If the tree is flexible it will bear more
and more fruits by bending; if the tree is rigid, then
it breaks.
818. The heart protests when we choose something not
so good for us; when we make the right decision the
same heart remains silent and at peace.
819. When I give prominence to 'I, me and mine', then
togetherness is lost and relationships are forgotten.
820. Integrating the heart and mind eases our burden
of existence. By ignoring either one, we cannot
move ahead purposefully in life.
821. Heartfulness is about following the voice of the
heart.
822. Choosing to actively cultivate the inner inspiration
of the heart is Heartfulness.
823. Our mind gives us our individual identity through
the ego, whereas the heart is collective.
824.