I heard my mother remark occasionally: 'A man who accepts a job under anyone is a slave.' That impression became so indelibly fixed that even after m… - Yukteswar Giri

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I heard my mother remark occasionally: 'A man who accepts a job under anyone is a slave.' That impression became so indelibly fixed that even after my marriage I refused all positions. I met expenses by investing my family endowment in land. Moral: Good and positive suggestions should instruct the sensitive ears of children. Their early ideas long remain sharply etched.

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About Yukteswar Giri

Sri Yukteswar Giri (also spelled Sriyukteswar Giri or Sriyukteshvar Giri) (May 10, 1855 – March 9, 1936) is the monastic name of Priyanath Karar, the guru of Paramahansa Yogananda.

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Alternative Names: Sri Yukteswar Giri Sri Yukteshwar
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Do not allow yourself to be thrashed by the provoking whip of a beautiful face. How can sense slaves enjoy the world? Its subtle flavours escape them while they grovel in primal mud. All nice discriminations are lost to the man of elemental lusts.

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