Yoga

Instead of talking about peace and joy, about God, we should do something to realize God. Keep the mind clean, the body clean, the life well-disciplined, the heart dedicated. This is Yoga. Stay away from anything that disturbs your peace, from anything that will bring disappointments, anxieties and worries.

Put others first. Only then will you really find peace and joy. If you want to live happily, if you want to be immortal, let every minute of your life be useful to the world. See that you bring peace and joy to everybody and no harm to anybody.

With that outlook on life, the whole world becomes a beautiful Yoga ashram. We don't need to "retreat" from the world because the world will "treat" us well. Don't worry about theology. Is there a god here or there? Did I live before? Am I going to live again? Think of the golden present.

Let the whole world know by your example that you are something beautiful and divine. Let your actions bring out that cosmic beauty. Lead a simple life, as natural as possible. Be like a child. This will not only take care of you, but your surroundings, your country, and ultimately the whole world. Go happily, joyfully, peacefully, and share this knowledge, this spirit, with the entire world. Share it with all who come close to you. -Sri Swami Satchidananda