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Tag Archives: Swami Satchidananda
Give and Take
From Swami Satchidananda’s translation and commentary on the Bhagavad Gita: Cherished by your spirit of sacrifice, the gods give you everything you want. (But remember) whoever receives gifts from the gods without offering anything back is a thief. To take … Continue reading
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Top Advice from Patanjali
Paraphrased from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, Sutra 33: If someone is happy, offer them friendship (share their happiness) If someone is unhappy, offer them compassion (lighten their suffering) If someone is virtuous, offer them delight (celebrate their goodness) If … Continue reading