Swami Ramdas - =) Jai Ma, Wonderful quote

The world is at present passing through a crisis. The old civilization is crumbling to pieces. There is going on a reshuffling of the values of life. The lesson that the present situation holds for mankind is that unbridled lust for power and possession leads to strife and war, that selfishness, greed and pride, whether among individuals or nations, cause widespread suffering and misery. Out of the travails through which the world is passing, a new order is bound to emerge based on a knowledge of the universal Spirit. But this cannot be achieved by the efforts of politicians, diplomats and administrators whose vision is warped by narrow considerations of personal, national and racial self-interest. The transformation can be brought about only by divinely inspired saints and sages who have experienced the universal vision of Truth or God, who are perfectly selfless and whose hearts are ever filled with love for all.

- Swami Ramdas

"To be conscious always that our individual life is only a thing of play,

while in reality we are the ever-free, all-blissful and omnipresent Spirit or Truth,

is to be free from egoism."

- Swami Ramdas

"An active life is perfectly in keeping with Self-realization and divine service. What is needed is a total dedication of your entire life to Him. In all situations maintain a steady consciousness of Divinity within and about you. Do not harass your mind with thoughts of weakness. Infinite strength is within you. Drawing inspiration and power from this source, be cheerful and contented at all times. Let the name of the Lord dwell ever in your mind!”

- Swami Ramdas, The Essential Swami Ramdas (Library of Perennial Philosophy)

Grace is not a thing to come to you.
It is ever showering on you.
You have only to be conscious of it.
May God grant you this faith and this consciousness.

- Swami Ramdas, The Essential Swami Ramdas (Library of Perennial Philosophy)

“When the flow of life becomes spontaneous, it is always surcharged with the glory of pure love and service. What a splendid gift is human life!”

~Swami Ramdas,

The Essential Swami Ramdas (Library of Perennial Philosophy)

God brings about occasions for turning its course towards Himself.
Thereafter God takes up such a life and guides and controls it
according to His supreme will, which works always for good.”

- Swami Ramdas
The Essential Swami Ramdas (Library of Perennial Philosophy)