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 Sunday 06 September 2026

MORALITY AND ETHICS

Swami Sivananda

The purpose of the moral sense is to point out the way to perfection, and morality, therefore, can be judged from how far it directs the consciousness to unrestricted happiness which is not confined to one or some individuals or even to a part of the universe or merely to an aspect of existence. The wider the scope of the selfless consciousness and the joy consequent upon it, the more moral is the method with which such selflessness is practised or the act by which such selflessness is expressed. All selfish actions are immoral. What, then is selfish action? It is an action which is intended to bring satisfaction to the senses and the ego of one's own individual being, without any intention to overcome the desires of the senses and the ego. In addition to these positive indulgences, immoral action includes other acts like causing harm, practising falsehood and committing theft, either in thought or word or deed. Contd…


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Meditation is not meant only for monks and nuns, or only for people in monasteries or ashrams. It is for every person in the world, whoever wants to be worthwhile. Otherwise, you are a worthless being. It is the life-maker, life-giver. Without that, life is worthless. You are living like a fool if you do not understand this great truth.

- Swami Krishnananda
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