A collection of quotes and teachings of Swami Tatwananda.
Everything in this world is limited, liable to be destroyed and is insignificant. Whatever object of love there is in this world, or in the world to come, is not an end in itself. It is only a means to that pure love, by which one attains immortality.
Everything in this world is limited, liable to be destroyed and is insignificant. Whatever object of love there is in this world, or in the world to come, is not an end in itself. It is only a means to that pure love, by which one attains immortality.
The Atman is not one more object in the list of finalities. It permeates all. It can be attained only by surrendering ourselves to it. It is only then that we realize that everything in this world is only a partial manifestation of that great love, which is indivisible, is One, eternal and great. That is why the Supreme Goal of life, the love of the Atman, is to be attained by a gradual process, in and through other bonds of life. When rightly comprehended, every hindrance becomes a help and means of self realization. (Source – Excerpt from the book titled - Upanishadic stories and their significances)
Suppression is not a sign of growth in an individual or
society. On the other hand sublimation may help one to discover the meaning of
life. There is sublimation for the faculties, when one makes the mind look at
this world not as the field for seeking but as a field to express one's own
sense of adequacy. This sublimation is the freedom advocated by the enlightened
masters.
The imaginary fears of situations
that cause the restlessness of the mind are a sign of ignorance. Restlessness
never helps one to take the right decision. Indecisiveness restrains one from
involvement, even when there is a need. Remaining unresponsive to the call of
responsibility, the mind grows further restless and irritable and this leads to
friction in relationships.
Problems in life are not solved by controlling or suppressing
the faculties that reveal them, but by making the faculties understand the
problem.
Relationships being the mirror of
yourself, you find yourself broken and shattered. Just as a boat, hit by strong
winds tosses and moves, loses direction, and reaches nowhere, so is the
unsettled mind swayed by the stranglehold of sensual pleasures.
Renunciation is the essence of strength and knowledge.
Unless you have this, your faculties do not come into existence with full
brilliance to study, understand and act rightly as the situation demands. The
attitude or poise to grasp the message of this creation is the springboard of
inspiration and wisdom.