Patanjali Quotes

The Yoga of action, leading to union with the soul is fiery aspiration, spiritual reading and devotion to Ishvara.

Asanas bring perfection in body, beauty in form,grace, strength, compactness, and the harness and brilliance of a diamond.

The wisdom obtained in the higher states of consciousness is different from that obtained by inference and testimony as it refers to particulars.

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.

In deep meditation the flow of concentration is continuous like the flow of oil.

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.

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.

When a man becomes steadfast in his abstention from harming others, then all living creatures will cease to feel enmity in his presence

The posture assumed must be steady and easy

When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, it is ready to climb.

When right posture (asana) has been attained there follows right control of prana and proper inspiration and expiration of the breath.

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.

One becomes firmly established in practice only after attending to it for a long time, without interruption and with an attitude of devotion.

When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great, and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.

Progress in meditation comes swiftly for those who try their hardest.