The Seven Secrets of Success
The Seven Secrets of Success is a discourse given by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti on 1978 October 3 in Patna, India. This discourse is the third chapter of Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 3.[1]
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Speaker | Shrii Shrii Anandamurti |
Date | 1978 October 3 |
Time | Unknown |
Place | Patna, India |
Language | English |
Topic | Shiiva's seven secrets of success |
Included in | Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 3 |
Location in Sarkarverse |
Synopsis
The first factor or secret of success is Phaliśyatiiti vishvásah siddherprathama lakśańam – “I must be successful in my mission.” This firm determination is the first secret of success. A spiritual aspirant must have this firm determination: “I must be successful in my mission.” This firm determination is the result of extreme love for the Supreme Entity. When this love for the Supreme remains unassailed, uncontaminated, it creates this firm determination: “I must be successful in my mission.” This is the first secret of success.
Anandamurti starts the discourse by introducing one of Parvatii's questions to Lord Shiiva, "What are the secrets of success?" Anandamurti then explains each of Shiva's Seven Secrets: Firm determination, unwavering movement toward one's ideological goal, respect for Guru, mental equilibrium, all round self restraint, and a meticulous selection of food. Anandamurti goes on saying that according to Shiiva, if all six points are practiced, a seventh factor is unneeded.[1]
References
Preceded by The Tantric Definition of Yoga |
Ananda Vacanamrtam Part 3 With: The Seven Secrets of Success |
Succeeded by Guru Pújá |