Hanuman is the breath of Rama, the breath of God. God is not far away from us but as close as our breath. Symbolically Hanuman represents the breath, our constant companion and aid along the spiritual path.
People do not know what the name of God can do. Those who repeat it constantly alone know its power. It can purify your mind completely…
Learn to make the whole world your own. No one is a stranger, my child; this whole world is your own.
God loveth those who are pure. No one is more loved than one of purity and immaculate cleanliness.
Fasting in the monastic community is considered an ascetic practice, a “dhutanga” practice. Dhutanga means “to shake up” or “invigoration”. The Buddha, as is well known, emphasized moderation, the Middle Way that avoids extremes, in all things. Fasting is an additional method that one can take up, with supervision, for a time.
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible
Why impress false religion on the world? It will be of no service to it. Why run about for the sake of wealth? You cannot escape from death… Think, O think, you thoughtless fool, you shall have in the end to depart alone.
Move on your path with unflinching determination, using all the attributes of success. Tune yourself with the creative power of spirit.
Success should be measured by the yardstick of happiness; by your ability to remain in peaceful harmony with cosmic laws.
