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 Wednesday 04 February 2026

HIDDEN TRUTH

Swami Sivananda

The truth or the inner essence is hidden by its outward appearance. To perceive the inner truth one should have observation with right discernment and impartial inquiry. Sincere inquiry into the true implication of religion is conspicuous by its absence. Thus religion, far from being rightly understood in its true light, has come to be misunderstood and sometimes dangerously misused. Universality is the greatest characteristic of true religion, and it cannot lie in the rituals of any particular aspect of religious life, though it does not mean that they should be overlooked. Contd…


What is most pleasing and acceptable to the Lord, more than anything else, is the feeling of the heart of the devotee. Therefore, the most important thing in spiritual life is the feeling, BHAVA, with which you engage in doing all things.

- Swami Chidananda

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