Eknath Easwaran: Patience & Beauty

This week we're pleased to share with you a 30-minute video from the Video of the Month series. In this lively talk, Easwaran describes how spiritual practices can help us to increase our patience, good-will, and love for all – qualities which are all markers of inner beauty.

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The control of self-will is the essence of a truly beautiful person. Easwaran points to the dangers of excessive self-will. He maintains that the number one danger is anger, in all its forms; sulking, saying unkind words, and exhibiting surly behavior. The key is the regular systematic practice of spiritual disciplines so as not to let self-will grow .