05/06/2025
“……. ……. 0 Lord of compassion, love and wisdom! I have just now finished my stock-taking. The balance-sheet is not encouraging.
Thou hast been kind and gracious to me. I have received more than I have given. Thou art the heart of my heart, Life of my life, Soul of my soul.
Teach me to lead the Divine Life, O Lord! Be Thou gracious on me, So that I may be able to control the mind, and devote my time in service of Thee.
Teach me, O Lord, how to forget the body, my pride, self-esteem and the material world. Give me strength to control my senses and transmute my emotions into pure devotion.
Salutations unto Thee, O Lord, apple of my eyes! Let me ever dwell in Thee for ever and ever.
- Swami Sivananda Saraswati
