Quotes by Sri M

“The whole theory of Maya does not mean that the world is an illusion. The world is a reality, but the theory of Maya says the world is only relatively real and, therefore, not absolutely real. It i...”

“What does a human worship most – Desire? Enjoyment? Wealth? These are the things that man worships – pride, prestige, respect, wealth, lust and power. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. One need n...”

“In the case of Ramana Maharishi, though did he not show any overt social concerns, people who were associated with him did express these concerns. Ramana Maharishi’s function was to sow the seeds i...”

“In spiritual matters, a concrete answer is not possible. Also, everyone pursues it differently - there is not just one path. If I am standing here and want to go there - we can go this way or we ca...”

“Though we live in this world, ultimate satisfaction is illusory and then, one day, death comes. We need to live with this understanding. Know that all people may have weaknesses like us. Instead of...”

“The most important characteristic of the Buddha was his compassion. He felt so deeply for the sufferings of mankind that he never tired of preaching the way out of suffering.”

“Somebody says something. You are thinking, “Who is this fellow to say something like this?” This will stop further suggestions or ideas from others. If the openness in one’s mind – that there is mu...”

“Buddha to his agitated disciple, Ananda: "To go into deep meditation, to listen to the music of the spheres, one has to keep the mind alert, stable and poised, not slack and lazy and at the same ti...”

“An interesting fact is all of Buddha's work was in the Pali language, which was the local language at that time. He was, consciously or unconsciously, trying to rise above the caste system where wi...”

“In simple words - desire is the root of all sorrow. These are Buddha’s words in the Diamond Sutras. Desire is the root of all sorrow; therefore, to be free of desire is to be free of sorrow and be ...”

“Buddhism is a religion of renunciation - giving up. And, kindness to all living beings. As the Buddha said, "It is one of the ways to observe the righteousness of the Buddhist life." Perhaps, one o...”

“When Siddhartha was offered little food by a poor woman, he accepted the food. He ate it, felt relieved, and rested. Then he walked up to the peepul tree, the trunk of which remains today at Bodh G...”

“Buddha said, “There is sorrow in this world.” Definitely, there is sorrow. Even in the midst of great happiness, there is sorrow lurking somewhere. When you are at your happiest, you can look back ...”

“The basic Buddhist theory is, apart from the emptiness of the outside world, the self who is seeking the Truth is itself nonexistent. It is merely a concoction of the senses and the mind - this ind...”

“So, you will notice that Buddhism is basically a religion of renunciation. To follow the path of Gautama, one has to realise the impermanence of this world and give it up to reach Nirvana. ‘Buddham...”