I am very happy Because I have conquered myself And not the world. I am very happy Because I have loved the world And not myself.
Interpretation
True happiness comes from self-mastery and love for the world rather than seeking external validation.
This quote emphasizes that genuine happiness stems from conquering one's own inner challenges and mastering oneself, rather than trying to dominate the external world. Additionally, it highlights the importance of loving the world and others, rather than being self-centered, which contributes to a deeper, more fulfilling sense of happiness.
In practice
In a motivational speech, one could say, 'As Sri Chinmoy stated, true happiness is found in conquering oneself rather than the outside world.'
True meditation can never be done with the mind. Very often we make a mistake when we say that we are meditating in the mind and utilising the mind. Real meditation is done in the psychic being and in the soul. It goes hand in hand with flaming aspiration, the burning flame that wants to climb up to the Highest.
Meditation is not an escape. Meditation is the acceptance of life in its totality, with a view to transforming it for the highest manifestation of the divine Truth here on earth
At last _x000D_ _x000D_ He is healed of his self-doubt._x000D_ _x000D_ Now what is happening ?_x000D_ _x000D_ He is awakening_x000D_ _x000D_ To his souls ecstasy-sun.
Meditation speaks. It speaks in silence. It reveals. It reveals to the aspirant that matter and spirit are one, quantity and quality are one, the immanent and the transcendent are one. It reveals that life can never be the mere existence of seventy or eighty years between birth and death, but is, rather, Eternity itself.
The word 'yoga' means skill - skill to live your life, to manage your mind, to deal with your emotions, to be with people, to be in love and not let that love turn into hatred.
Enthusiasm Rules his inner world. Determination Rules his outer world. Therefore Happiness has become His real name.
Everything is a present. Everything. This I learned to be thankful for everything.
When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.
True happiness involves the full use of one's power and talents.
The whole idea of music, from the beginning of time, was for people to be happy
If you want to change the world, then be your own focus for a celebration of life. Really, fundamentally, at the very core of your being, be thankful you are alive, that you've got this opportunity, with these molecules, at this moment. Be thankful! Be a celebrant! Be thankful that you are alive and then look around to see who else is at the party!
Joy comes not through possession or ownership but through a wise and loving heart.
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