Daily Meditation: Monday, January 19, 2026

Chasteness - work on yourselves and do not be concerned with that of others

If you are able to remain chaste and pure, that is very good, but do not concern yourself with what other people do, leave them alone. It can even be dangerous to adopt a puritan attitude, for it shows that your ‘purity’ is nothing other than repression, and repression can lead you to become seriously unbalanced. History contains many such cases. If you are always occupied with other people’s shortcomings, it is quite simply because you are sick—psychically sick. So learn to be broad-minded: if the Lord says nothing, why should you interfere? The Lord is big-hearted and generous, so why are you so narrow-minded? You, too, must be tolerant and generous, and work on yourselves. There is nothing to stop you from becoming a model of purity and saintliness, but leave others be and do not meddle in their affairs. If they have anything to answer for, they will settle their account with heaven one day, not with you.

Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov

See also Know Thyself: Jnana Yoga - Part 2, chapter VIII

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OMRAAM MIKHAËL AÏVANHOV
a universal teacher, inspired by the sun

The universal message of Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov (1900 – 1986) is in accord with that of all the great Masters of humanity. His teaching sheds light on the great cosmic laws governing our life and provides practical methods that enable us to develop our full spiritual potential and work for a more harmonious life for all.

“Through my teaching, I wish to give you everything you need to know about human beings: how they are built, their relationship with nature, the exchanges they must make with the universe, so that you can learn to drink from the sources of divine life. …ˮ

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