Sivananda Saraswati

Yoga master and founder of Divine Life Society.

A renowned 20th-century Indian spiritual master who transformed from a medical doctor to a prolific yoga philosopher. He founded the Divine Life Society in Rishikesh, authored over 300 spiritual books, and developed a holistic approach to yoga integrating service, devotion, knowledge, and meditation. His teachings emphasized universal spirituality, transcending religious boundaries and promoting individual and collective transformation.

Sivananda Saraswati Quotes about God

Look within. Within you is the hidden God. Within you is the immortal soul. Within you is the inexhaustible spiritual treasure. Within you is the ocean of bliss. Look within for the happiness which you have sought in vain.
Sivananda Saraswati
23
The impersonal aspect [of God] (Nirakara, Nirguna) is called Brahman, or 'unknowable' by Herbert Spencer, 'will' by Schopenhauer, Absolute Noumenon by some 'substance' by Spinoza. The personal aspect (Sakara) of that Being is termed 'Ishvara' or Allah, Hari, Jehova, Father in Heaven, Buddha, Siva, etc. Just as vapour or steam is formless, so also God is formless in His unmanifested or transcendental state.
Sivananda Saraswati
22
When you have succeeded in enshrining God within your heart, you will see Him everywhere.
Sivananda Saraswati
21
Faith is a belief in the unknown. Faith heals, faith creates, faith works wonders, faith moves mountains. Faith is the searchlight for God-finding.
Sivananda Saraswati
17
The language of silence is the language of God, the language of silence is the language of the heart.
Sivananda Saraswati
17
How will you get God's grace? When you discipline yourself. How will you know how to discipline? By observing others that had walked the path successfully to the goal of perfection. Who are these men who had walked to the goal? It is these that are known as Gurus. So you need their help, their personal example, their encouragement and their grace. Thus, we have come round to the answer that a Guru is necessary as well as his grace. Everything is necessary-- Atma Kripa, Guru Kripa and Isvara Kripa.
Sivananda Saraswati
17
Patient and regular practice is the whole secret of spiritual realization. Do not be in a hurry in spiritual life. Do your utmost, and leave the rest to God.
Sivananda Saraswati
15
The secret of life is in love: the love of God and the service of humanity.
Sivananda Saraswati
6
God is all-full. He is self-contained. He is eternal satisfaction.
Sivananda Saraswati
5
Life is short. Time is fleeting. Realize the Self. Purity of the heart is the gateway to God. Aspire. Renounce. Meditate. Be good; do good. Be kind; be compassionate. Inquire, know Thyself.
Sivananda Saraswati
5
The goal of life is god realization.
Sivananda Saraswati
4
Your sole purpose in life is to attain God-realization. All else is useless and worthless.
Sivananda Saraswati
3