Patañjali Quotes
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Patañjali (Devanāgarī पतञ्जलि) (fl. 2nd c. BCE) was a sage in ancient India, thought to be the author of a number of Sanskrit works.
Also known as: Patanjali, Pathanjali
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Undisturbed calmness of mind is attained by cultivating friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and indifference toward the wicked.
When right posture (asana) has been attained there follows right control of prana and proper inspiration and expiration of the breath.
Time, which is the sequence of the modifications of the mind, likewise terminates, giving place to the Eternal Now.
The Yoga of action, leading to union with the soul is fiery aspiration, spiritual reading and devotion to Ishvara.
Yoga takes you into the present moment, the only place where life exists.
One becomes firmly established in practice only after attending to it for a long time, without interruption and with an attitude of devotion.
The wisdom obtained in the higher states of consciousness is different from that obtained by inference and testimony as it refers to particulars.
Asanas bring perfection in body, beauty in form,grace, strength, compactness, and the harness and brilliance of a diamond.
Perfection in asana is achieved when the effort to perform it becomes effortless and the infinite being within is reached.
Knowledge born of the finest discrimination takes us to the farthest shore. It is intuitive, omniscient, and beyond all divisions of time and space.
When the mind maintains awareness, yet does not mingle with the senses, nor the senses with sense impressions, then self-awareness blossoms.
Stirum sukham asanam. Meaning: Seated posture should be steady and comfortable.
It is only when the correct practice is followed for a long time, without interruptions and with a quality of positive attitude and eagerness, that it can succeed.
Yoga is the settling of the mind into silence. When the mind has settled, we are established in our essential nature, which is unbounded Consciousness. Our essential nature is usually overshadowed by the activity of the mind.
Yoga is the cessation of movements of the mind. Then there is abiding in the seer's own form.
The posture assumed must be steady and easy
In deep meditation the flow of concentration is continuous like the flow of oil.
When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, it is ready to climb.
Progress in meditation comes swiftly for those who try their hardest.
Peace can be reached through meditation on the knowledge which dreams give. Peace can also be reached through concentration upon that which is dearest to the heart.