• Give

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  That which asks for a reward is the ego, and that which rejects an offering is also the ego.

• Love

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  All the religions of the world boldly and loudly proclaim that God is love.
  It is this Love that unites us all.
  However, Swami Sivananda cautioned us that ‘love is a silken thread, fine and delicate'.
  It has to be handled with great care.

• Give

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  I must know the alternatives - I can do this, I cannot do that.
  Every moment I must discriminate with open eyes.
  Face the question, "What am I going to do, what is the right action for me?"
  If you do this, the religion is real - otherwise you get into muddle after muddle.

• Give

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  At no other time in our life can we be as keenly, as clearly aware of the ego as when it is hurt.
  Then you are one hundred percent sure that it is there.
  Now go on, work on it.
  Why do I get hurt and who is this I that gets hurt?

• Give

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  Gurudev gave of Himself, His services and His knowledge, to others, without expecting anything in return.
  But He also gave you an opportunity to show your gratitude, your appreciation, your devotion.