Discipline

Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you give away, and whatever austerity you practice, do it all as an offering to me.

Yes, spiritual discipline is necessary.

All the blessed regions that belong to the gods can be obtained through penance. Penance is the root of great happiness. Those who practice severe penance and give up their bodies can attain the status of gods.

If you are unable to fix your mind steadily on me, then seek to reach me through the practice of constant repetition, O Dhananjaya.

Therefore, O mighty-armed one, the wisdom of that person whose senses are fully restrained from their objects in every way — is firmly established.

Its foundation is austerity, self-restraint, and right action; the Vedas are all its limbs; truth is its dwelling place.

Yoga is not for one who eats too much, nor for one who fasts entirely; it is not for one who sleeps too much, nor for one who is always awake, O Arjuna.

The sage said to them: Dwell with me for a full year, practising austerity, celibacy, and faith; then ask whatever questions you wish. If I know, I shall reveal all to you.

Therefore let scripture be your authority in determining what is to be done and what is not to be done. Knowing what is ordained by scriptural injunction, you ought to act accordingly here.

One who discards the injunctions of scripture and acts from the impulse of desire attains neither perfection, nor happiness, nor the supreme destination.

The practice of righteousness is the rope that pulls the boat through difficult waters.

The god smiled and said, 'You practice the most severe austerities! I know this about you. The goal you have in your heart, the one you are striving for, will be achieved. Everything can be attained through penance. Everything is based on penance.

Have contentment, work with love, maintain purity of mind and body, practice contemplation, and have faith in the Lord, viewing all with equanimity.

They understood this self-building as the creation by man in himself of that other world, or the high-ordered harmony of infinite being, which already exists perfect and eternal in the Divine Infinite.

The one who practices non-violence develops cosmic love to the highest degree. The practice of non-violence eventually leads to the realization of one's true self or the unity of the Self.

If you can prolong that period of bliss through spiritual practice, focusing on Brahman and preventing other desires from arising, you will attain a state of Samadhi.

Music is spiritual; it's not meant to merely stimulate the senses or provide sensual pleasure. Instead, it's a yogic practice that helps you achieve Self-realization or Atma-sakshatkara.

Yogic practices alone are not enough; purification of the heart is essential. Self-reflection is necessary to eliminate faults and bad habits. Correct your flaws, such as selfishness, pride, jealousy, and hatred. Cultivate your heart by sharing with others and engaging in selfless service, which will lead to a pure mind.

If the devotee practices spiritual discipline to some extent, the guru clarifies everything for them. The disciple then understands the reality and unreality of things. Only God is real; the world is an illusion.

The essence of all spiritual discipline is the love of God. Through love, one naturally acquires renunciation and discrimination.