Swami Mukundananda
@Sw_Mukundananda
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Global Spiritual leader. Authority on Mind Management. IIT & IIM alumnus. Thought leader. Best selling author. Bhakti Saint. Founder -
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Run your own race in life by competing with your own potential.
#SwamiMukundananda
#Happiness
#selfimprovement
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The apparent contradiction in the scriptures regarding Bhakti or Devotion.
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#Spiritual
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Peace is not dependent upon the external situation; it is a product of purified senses, mind, and intellect.
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#InternationalDayOfPeace
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My talk on the "The Art and Science of Happiness" with Vedic concepts was a very successful one
@Google
. Over 250 Google employees joined in-person and online. The talk was followed by a Q&A session and lunch.
#SwamiMukundananda
#Google
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Good parents do not say 'Yes' to everything the child wants. They allow children to overcome obstacles on their own and become emotionally strong. Similarly, our spiritual Father has built problems into the grand design of the world. It is within His ability to remove them all &
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All true saints do the work God has assigned to them, and they all are equally praiseworthy. If they are genuine saints, we should never criticize their works. Instead, we should look for a teacher who teaches a path that suits our sanskārs.
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#Wisdom
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If we can learn to be humble, we will begin to see the Creator’s bountiful love for us in the abundance of Creation. Hence, gratitude is a consequence of humility, which makes us recognize the source of goodness outside of ourselves.
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#Gratitude
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Shree Radha is the Goddess of Devotion or Bhakti, and Her love for Shree Krishna is the highest ideal of selfless devotion. She is the eternal consort of Shree Krishna. Radharani is the one who is worshiped by the Supreme Divine Personality Lord Krishna Himself!
Radhashtami is a
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Holiness cannot be measured by the clothes we wear, the mantras we chant or the place we live in. The true gauge of our piety is always our thoughts.
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#SpiritualLiving
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Don't live your life in the anticipation of future happiness.
Happiness is not a destination that you will reach one day.
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#Happiness
#Wisdom
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The opportunity to engage ourselves in devotion is a special blessing of God, but the opportunity to help others engage in devotion is an even bigger blessing, which attracts the special grace of God.
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#Wisdom
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What is of utmost importance for our spiritual progress? Our scriptures are full of examples of it.
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#Spiritual
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Does possession of objects make us happy? If not, then how do we become happy?
#SwamiMukundananda
#Happiness
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The internal adversaries are even more pernicious than the outer ones. External opponents may injure us for a while, but the demons within, created by our mind, have the ability to make every moment a living hell.
#SwamiMukundananda
#MindManagement
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I was honored to participate in & speak at the grand Shatabdi Mahotsav of Pramukh Swami Maharaj in Ahmedabad.
The sentiment of selfless seva that Shri Pramukh Swami Maharaj has instilled in the devotees was plainly visible in this Mahotsav.
@psm100yrs
@BAPS
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It was a pleasure to once again visit Apple in Cupertino, California. The topic of discussion was "The Art and Science of Happiness" and how to cultivate joy, followed by an enthusiastic Q&A session with the audience.
#SwamiMukundananda
#Apple
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Actions are preceded by thinking, therefore focus on elevating your thoughts.
#SwamiMukundananda
#PowerOfThoughts
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We weaken our willpower muscle every time we know the correct course of action but fail to choose it because of laziness or temptation. Similarly, every time we choose what is right knowing fully well that it is difficult and unpleasant, we strengthen our willpower muscle.
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How to transform your mind from being your worst master to your best friend?
#SwamiMukundananda
#MindManagement
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East Coast Retreat will be from Oct 7th to the 9th.
You are welcome to attend online. Will be delivering discourses on the topic of the ‘Bhagavad Gita’.
Details @
#SwamiMukundananda
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Take control of your self-talk. Delete the chatter that does not belong. Embrace that which uplifts, builds, and sustains. In this way, program your subliminal mind to be the engine that steers your life towards success.
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#MindManagement
#encouragement
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No matter what happiness we get, if we find a class above it, we again become unhappy. Our soul is unwilling to be satisfied with finite happiness.
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#Awakening
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Benefits of attaching the Mind to God is that when we have love for God, we automatically start doing everything for His pleasure. This results in Karm Yog. Karm Yog basically means ‘Karm’ plus ‘Bhakti’. It is the predominant instruction of the
#BhagavadGita
.
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The ability to approach life’s challenges positively helps unleash our infinite potential.
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#Wisdom
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Regardless of how good or bad we may presently be, we can always choose to make our future better. Regrettably, we also have the option of choosing to make our future worse. Every choice veers our life up or down one teeny-weeny bit.
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#PersonalGrowth
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When facing hardship, think growth, not loss. If your goal is worldly comfort and gratification, then material suffering is certainly a bad thing. But if you seek spiritual progress, then adversity provides the opportunity to evolve and become a better version of yourself.
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The Vedic scriptures are a vast treasure-house of the most resplendent divine knowledge which contains the key for bringing a divine transformation in our lives.
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#SpiritualKnowledge
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Join us on October 10th for 'Swami Mukundananda Exclusive' Live. This session is open for everyone and is for the launch of the Radha Krishna Bhakti App.
Details and Registration @
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What are some of the things that we need to think about in order to develop the virtue of humility?
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#SpiritualKnowledge
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Happy Ganesh Chaturthi!
There is a famous legend in Hindu scriptures about Lord Ganesh’s modaks. It is said that Lord Ganesh loved modaks and simply could not stop himself from eating them. Amused by Ganesh’s liking for modaks, the beautiful moon made fun of the chubby God.
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Being dependent upon God, the soul must also depend upon His grace to get out of its present predicament and attain the ultimate goal. Self-effort will never suffice. But if God bestows His grace, He will grant His divine knowledge & divine bliss upon the soul, and release it
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Religion will please your grandmother and make you look holy in the eyes of society. Spirituality will please God and make you holy from within. But that does not mean religion is a waste of time.
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#religions
#spirituality
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It was an honor to share my thoughts on 'Inner Peace to World Peace' at the
#GlobalSpiritualityMahotsav
, hosted by
@heartfulness
and the
@MinOfCultureGoI
.
Was blessed to be in the midst of so many holy saints and spiritual luminaries.
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Celebrated 🇮🇳
#India
’s momentous occasion during the morning walk in Chicago.
#Chandrayaan3
#IndiaOnTheMoon
#ISRO
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It is through the senses & their objects the world enters our mind. When we see, hear, touch, taste, or smell an object of perception, it leaves an impression on our mind. Our mind then dwells upon these experiences and creates repetitive thoughts that increase our attachment to
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I am thrilled to announce that my latest book - 'Questions You Always Wanted To Ask', has been published by
@Rupa_Books
and is now available for pre-order on Amazon India! As a bonus, all pre-orders placed on will receive a digitally signed copy of the
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The grand scheme behind the design of the Universe is to help souls evolve to divine heights. As a virtuoso sculptor, Life is intent on making masterpieces of us. Therefore, when we strive to grow from within, we align ourselves with the highest purpose of our life.
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Life Transformation Program in Denver has been well attended. Catch some glimpses of the ongoing program.
#SwamiMukundananda
#Colorado
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It was my honor and privilege to meet with the Hon’ble President of India, Smt.
#DroupadiMurmu
at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. Discussed with her the vision of empowering youth with balanced education of mainstream courses as well as Vedic sciences at the upcoming Jagadguru
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Why don't we see the soul departing from the body upon death?
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#HigherConsciousness
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Nothing in life and in this world is constant. We are incessantly pushed to grow and evolve. As soon as we learn one lesson, the next one is presented to us.
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#SelfImprovement
#InnerGrowth
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Stressful situations are not harmful in themselves; they are catalysts for progress. They inspire us to develop our abilities, as we attempt to face them.
A world without stressful situations would be as insipid as a class without exams.
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#PersonalGrowth
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We must not remain stuck in the rituals. Rather, we must strive to reach their goal, which is to purify our mind and think of God. If we only practise external holiness and forget the essence, they are again a bunch of zeros without the one in front.
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My heartfelt congratulations to
@isro
and the devoted
#Chandrayaan3
team!
This is a momentous occasion for India. The flawless, soft landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon's southern pole showcases the tremendous expertise acquired through dedicated work by our scientific
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Faith in God frees us from anxieties of the present and help us focus on doing our best. And that ultimately is the way for building our future.
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#SpiritualLiving
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Congratulating everyone on this epoch-making, once in a lifetime event.
Jai Shree Ram 🙏
#SwamiMukundananda
#RamMandirPranPrathistha
#AyodhaRamMandir
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Lord Shiv is merciful & gives shelter to even the lowest kinds of sinners. He is so innocent that He graces surrendered souls with divine love of Shri Krishna. Let us pray to Him to bestow us the selfless love for Shree Krishna.
Happy
#MahaShivaratri
to all of you!
#महाशिवरात्रि
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Amongst all the gifts we can give to others, the gift of spiritual knowledge is one of the highest, because it has the capacity to transform the recipient eternally.
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#SpiritualKnowledge
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May the light of freedom continue to guide us towards a brighter future, where every citizen can realize their true potential and contribute to the growth and the well-being of our motherland. Let us infuse our actions with the spirit of service, compassion, and selflessness, for
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#Rakhi
festival is the celebration of togetherness, love and trust between the family members, especially the siblings. This is the day that still pulls the siblings together. ✨
According to another story, the demon King Bali was a great devotee of Lord Vishnu. Shree Vishnu was
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People keep changing their jobs, cars, homes, friends, and even life partners. But they never think of changing themselves. This is where our perspective differs from God’s perspective. We are more interested in changing our environment, while God is more interested in changing
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Lord Shiv is pleased by sincere devotion. He accepts even the simplest offerings such as water and the sacred Bilva leaves, if they are given with love.
On this auspicious occasion of Mahashivaratri, let us offer our obeisance to Lord Shiv and pray to destroy our ignorance & the
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Attachment to results does not make us more skillful; rather, the attachment affects our performance adversely. Instead, if we work without attachment, we can do so at our maximum skill level, without feeling nervous, jittery, scared, tense, or excited.
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There is no guarantee that our next birth will be a human birth, the human form is very rare. That should be sufficient motivation for those who wish to be motivated.
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#selfimprovement
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When our mind is attached to God, our perspective towards others changes. We see everyone with whom we interact as divine (fragments of God), and as a result, we maintain a healthy attitude towards them. Our interpersonal interactions are positive and service oriented.
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Immensely successful people in history also hit rough weather on their life’s journey. Nonetheless, the rain did not drench their spirit; instead, they utilised the opportunity to create rainbows in their lives.
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#Wisdom
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Can we do the Pran-Prathistha of Ram Lalla if the temple construction is yet unfinished?
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#PranPratishthaRamMandir
#RamMandirAyodhya
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Focusing the mind on a mundane subject makes our consciousness material. In contrast, contemplating a divine subject makes the mind divine.
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#Spiritual
#InnerGrowth
#Innerpeace
#meditation
#MindManagement
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When people tell you that you cannot achieve your goals, be deaf to them. If you have a dream in your heart, be positive and optimistic, even if everyone around you is negative and pessimistic. Tell yourself, I will put in my best efforts, and then, by God's grace, I will
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When we understand that the effort is in our hands, not the results, we then concern ourselves only with doing our duty. The results are for the pleasure of God, and so we dedicate them to Him.
Now, if the results are not to our expectations, we calmly accept them as the will of
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When spiritual intelligence begins to blossom, it brings the realization that we are not cut off from the Universe. Rather, we are fragments of God, and our dharma as His little parts is to serve Him. In serving with our talents and abilities, we receive the fulfilment that our
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In Shri Krishna's pastimes, you have the super fascinating way of purifying yourself.
God takes an Avatar to give us a means to do Bhakti. He gave us His Name, Form, Pastimes, Qualities & Divine Abode by which generations to come can do Bhakti. In His pastimes, He left a treasure
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What is the difference between our birth and Lord Krishna's birth?
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#spiritual
#Janmashtami
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Through exclusive devotion, when our mind is perfectly absorbed in God, we will elevate from the material dimension to the spiritual realm.
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#SpiritualLiving
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The satisfaction that our soul is seeking comes from purity of intention, purity of effort and purity of feelings. If there is impurity, our inner sense of dissatisfaction conveys to us that there is yet much to be desired.
#SwamiMukundananda
#HigherConsciousness
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I had the privilege of visiting the Samatha Kumbha 2024 for the IInd Brahmotsava of the Statue of Equality
@StatueEquality
and 108 Divyadesas, on the invitation of H.H.Chinna Jeeyar Swami
@HHCHINNAJEEYAR
. Was deeply impressed by the Vaikunth-like atmosphere of the 100-acre
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If we can learn to be humble, we will appreciate that the satiation of our egotistical desires is not the purpose of the universe. Instead, the aim of our life is to fulfil the will of God. This simple enlightenment will awaken us to the innumerable graces that have come our way,
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The world is not just moving or constantly changing, but someday it will be completely destroyed and reverted unto God. Therefore, the world we live in is temporary.
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#BhagavadGita
#SpiritualKnowledge
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Immensely successful people in history also hit rough weather on their life’s journey. Nonetheless, the rain did not drench their spirit; instead, they utilised the opportunity to create rainbows in their lives.
#mindsetmatters
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What did Narad Ji and Lord Krishna say about when to take God's name?
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#SpiritualKnowledge
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We are not born with murky mindsets—they get created, consciously or unconsciously, by the repetition of dismal emotions. They can be altered by the repetition of noble sentiments and sublime thoughts. Thus, an attitude of success is as easy to create as an attitude of failure,
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Enrich your life by savouring the solace of quietude every day. The goal should be to go within ourselves and align our thoughts with our highest purpose.
#SwamiMukundanandaQuotes
#Meditation
#Innerpeace
#MentalHealth
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If our mind goes astray, it robs our inner joy, dragging us into a cesspool of miserable thoughts and feelings. But if effectively trained, the mind becomes our biggest resource for optimism, contentment, determination, and joyfulness.
#SwamiMukundananda
#MindManagement
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The beauty of the technique ‘practice of the presence of God’ is that it is inconspicuous. It can naturally be added to our daily life without the need for rosary beads or any kind of ostentation.
#SwamiMukundananda
#BhagvadGita
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No circumstance can make us unhappy, it is our choice to be gloomy, so can we not shift our attitude a bit to make us happier?
#SwamiMukundananda
#Happiness
#PositiveVibes
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If we could realize our nature as divine souls, our consciousness would become unfettered from matter. We would then come in touch with infinite possibilities for personal growth.
#SwamiMukundananda
#HigherConsciousness
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The next time your mind creates a negative thought, watch this video.
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#MindManagement
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If we allow resentful, hateful, blaming, unforgiving, critical, and condemning thoughts to reside in our mind, they will have a debilitating effect on our personality. We can never get a fair amount of constructive action out of the mind until we have learned to control it. These
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Arrival in Odisha, on way to JKU, stopped at the Radha Krishna Mandir in Cuttack.
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Happiness is not an external object. It is a choice of attitudes that we make.
#SwamiMukundananda
#PositiveVibes
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When we surrender to God, we are automatically released from all debts; just as by watering the roots of a tree, all its branches, leaves, flowers, & fruits automatically get watered. So, by fulfilling our duty to God, we automatically fulfill our duty to everyone.
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Love is one of the strongest forces of human nature. We all seek to receive love from others. We also wish to offer our love to others. But what is real love?
#SwamiMukundananda
#valentinesday
#truelove
#HappyValentine
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The power of beliefs -
Beliefs work like a double-edged sword. Good beliefs empower us for ever-increasing success, while bad beliefs impair us like nothing else.
#SwamiMukundananda
#PersonalGrowth
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What is the key to overcome the trouble that our emotions create for us?
Informal Q&A during the morning walk in Charlotte.
#SwamiMukundananda
#mentalhealth
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We are tiny fragments of God. Being infinitesimal parts of the ocean of bliss, we souls too are drawn to this bliss. Hence, everything we do in the world is for the sake of happiness. We all may have different views regarding where happiness lies, but all living beings seek
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Use positive self-talk daily. Internal messages of hope, faith, and courage are referred to as positive affirmations. When they are iterated mentally, they go deep within to change our attitude, beliefs, and the actions that we perform in the world.
#SwamiMukundananda
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How is it that even perfected souls are unable to know God?
The reason is without bhakti or loving devotion, it is not possible to realize the Supreme. Spiritual aspirants of karm, jñāna, haṭha yog, etc., cannot know God unless they include devotion in their practice.
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If you recite prayers from a book, you are being religious. But if you develop a prayerful heart, you are being spiritual.
#SwamiMukundanandaQuotes
#Spirituality
#Religiosity
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Making God the centre of your life will bestow huge blessings. Firstly, you will develop a sense of security and freedom from fear. “When the Master of infinite universes is my Best Friend, and He is always with me, then why should I fear.”
Along with security will come hope and
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God is the independent, self-sustaining sovereign of the world, and the most worthy object of adoration, and worship. He merely needs a proper medium to manifest his incomparable glory. The soul who surrenders to him provides such a vehicle for the glory of God to shine forth.
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