We have to give. That is sacrifice, keeping all things to
ourselves and enjoying them is only temporary happiness.
But if instead of keeping these belongings to ourselves, we
give them away, that itself gives supreme bliss.
After giving away the things, if the thought ‘I have given
this’ is kept in the mind, this ego will destroy the spiritual elevation
obtained by the sacrifice and charity.
We have to sacrifice, more importantly, we have to sacrifice
the thought that we sacrificed.
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– Jagadguru Sri Maha Periyava
Teachers are those who use what they have learnt to make a
living. Others are involved in professions which are mostly unrelated to their
studies. Teachers should understand their subjects before teaching – only then
can their students effectively comprehend the subject themselves.
Unbridled tongue often leads to misunderstandings and
troubles. If our speech is confined to topics spiritually beneficial to us, and
if we avoid speaking words likely to cause pain to others, much of our troubles
can be avoided.
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– Jagadguru Sri Maha Periyava