Shunya

by Sri M.

Fearlessness is the sign of enlightenment. You pretend. Don’t pretend. Be truthful.’

Fearlessness

‘Listen, Sadasiva, this world is a mirage, a bubble that can burst anytime. Understand this and be free of all expectations. Happiness is a state of mind not dependent on anything you possess. The fakir with no possessions sitting under the tree is often happier than the man who owns a fleet of Mercedes and BMWs.’

Happiness

Life is so fleeting, you fool, Who knows when death will strike? Everything comes and goes, And so do you, if you follow the rules. Break all rules, Swim in the joy of consciousness, Be free. Find the true guide, Dump all becoming, And in nothingness, just be, be free. It

Free

What comes out of your mouth is more important than what goes in.

Mout

‘And if you thought a vegetarian diet would make one kinder, well, Hitler was a vegetarian. You are a kind fellow yourself. Be a vegetarian if you want to, but don’t point fingers at others who are not.

Vegetaria

Follow the teacher’s guidance, but do not imitate him for he acts in different ways, for reasons you cannot comprehend.

Guru