Self-discipline is the way to overcome the compelling force
of the senses and their impressions.
This man is strong in body, but weak in mind. He can lift a
stone weighing 1000 kgs, but cannot bear the weight of a single unpleasant
word.
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| Sculpture At Ramappa Temple - Warangal - Telangana |
Blaming others or fate or God for our actions and circumstances
in life is a sign of weakness and slavery.
Restraining our senses, disciplining our thoughts,
sublimating our emotions and expanding our ego to embrace the whole world are
essential steps in the path to freedom.
To be free from all forms of misery, we should take full
responsibility for our lives.
When we accept the fact that we are the makers of our own
destiny, we shall rise to our highest and best and our character will be
transformed.
Self-faith and self-dependence will awaken our inner
divinity, our true nature.
In discovering the inner freedom lies our true manliness.
Vedanta Kesari August 2017 issue