Autobiography of a Yogi in Around the World in 80 Books

Nov 17, 2016 Antonio Gallo rated it liked it

Shelves: in-inglese, saggistica, psycho, auto-biografia, spirituale

"A "must" in spirituality.

• Impartiality: The execution of the trait of impartiality i.e. the ability to perceive all men in striking similarity is rooted into wisdom. A self realized person does not subject to the likes and dislikes that confuse the judgment of unenlightened men.

• "Conserve your powers. Be like the capacious ocean, absorbing quietly all the tributaries of the senses. Daily renewed sense yearning sap the inner peace; they are like openings in the reservoirs that permit vital wat "A "must" in spirituality.

• Impartiality: The execution of the trait of impartiality i.e. the ability to perceive all men in striking similarity is rooted into wisdom. A self realized person does not subject to the likes and dislikes that confuse the judgment of unenlightened men.

• "Conserve your powers. Be like the capacious ocean, absorbing quietly all the tributaries of the senses. Daily renewed sense yearning sap the inner peace; they are like openings in the reservoirs that permit vital waters to be wasted in the desert of materialism. The forceful and activating impulse of the wrong desire is the greatest enemy to the happiness of man. Roam in the world as the lion of self-control; don't let the frogs of weak senses kick around you!"

• Man has the natural privilege of roaming secretly in his thoughts. Manage your thoughts judiciously; destroy the wrong thoughts as soon as possible. A thought is a force, as electricity and gravitation.

• Thoughts should be weighed in a delicate balance of discrimination before permitting them outward garb of speech.

• Indulge in Auto-suggestion and self dialogue for self correction from time to time. Be your best friend. As Lord Buddha remarked 'Atm deepam bhawam' i.e. be your own light.

• Believe that and tell yourself what you need to accomplish and it shall be done. Your accomplishments often follow your subconscious expectations. The human mind is capable of accomplishing what ever it feels intensely.

• The world does not change for anyone. Leverage your accommodative capacity in accordance with the requirements of the world.

• Our behaviors are our introduction to the society. Good manners without sincerity are like beautiful dead lady. Straightforwardness without civility is like a surgeon's knife, effective but unpleasant. Candor with courtesy is helpful and admirable.

• The lives of all men are dark with many shames. Human conduct is ever unreliable until man is anchored in the divine. The only sure shot to 'rosy' future is when we make spiritual efforts now.

• Keen intelligence is two edged. It can be used constructively and destructively, like a knife, either to cut the boil of ignorance or to decapitate oneself. Intelligence is rightly guided only after mind has acknowledged the inescapably of spiritual laws." ...more

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Dec 11, 2010 Erica rated it did not like it

Only made it to page 77 before I had to stop. The narrative voice was so annoying. He's completely self-obsessed, a bratty little teenager. Maybe he changes in later life, but I couldn't take it anymore. ...more

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