The primary goal of life is to attain a conscious awareness of our unity with God.
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Bliss Divine by Swami Sivananda is an encyclopedic spiritual guide covering hundreds of topics — from love and prayer to renunciation and Brahman — in short, pithy chapters designed for daily reflection. Sivananda's genius was his ability to synthesize all schools of Hindu spirituality into a practical, joyful, and universally accessible path. This book is a lifelong companion for anyone who wishes to bathe daily in the richness of Vedantic wisdom.
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- Swami Sivananda
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- Hindu
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- Bliss Divine
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- Bliss Divine, p.281
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- 281
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- AttainmentHarmonyOnenessUnityAwarenessGod
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One attains Perfect Knowledge when one sees God in man.
We can attain peace of mind only by following what Gurbani teaches.
He will fulfill the desires of those who fear Him, and will hear their cries, and will save them.
God told Prophet David, 'The servant dearest to Me is one who doesn't seek Me out of fear or hope for reward, but to fulfill their duty to My divinity.'
Guru Nanak Dev says that these practices are useless, as they only help cleanse the mind, and unless His grace is upon you, you cannot reach Him.