If you are open with someone, he will be open with you. If you want love from someone, give your love to him. If you want kind and sympathetic behavior from someone, be kind and sympathetic to him.
Maharishi Mahesh YogiRead
Do not base your life on the likings and dislikings or whims of others. What you are in life - whether you enjoy or suffer - it is your own responsibility. Be regular in your meditation and do not postpone for a later date your striving for God consciousness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Take responsibility for your own life and spiritual journey rather than relying on others' opinions.
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility in one's own life, suggesting that external influences should not dictate our choices or happiness. It encourages individuals to engage in consistent self-reflection, such as through meditation, and to actively pursue spiritual awareness rather than delaying such endeavors for later in life.
Themes
ResponsibilityMeditationSpiritualitySelf-ReflectionLife Choices
In practice
Example use cases
During a mindfulness seminar to illustrate the role of personal responsibility in achieving peace.
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