Quotes by Sri M

“Pratyahara is the capacity the Yogi has to develop by fixing his attention one-pointedly. He should be able to do this at will. If one is able to fix attention and not able to withdraw it, then one...”

“The Yogis of ancient times wondered:If the condition of the mind is affecting one's breath, is it possible to change the breathing rhythm so that the mind can be pacified? From this insight, many p...”

“We never give attention to our breath, despite its importance. If it stops, we are dead. Give attention and we can see it start to slow down. After a while,we feel like letting out a deep sigh!. We...”

“Moderation is essential, especially in practicing Yoga Asanas. Asanas are not just physical exercise; they don't focus on muscle building. Of course, they keep your muscles fit and supple. They hol...”

“The Hatha Yoga Pradipika says the Asanas and Pranayama are the stepping stones. Asana, according to Patanjali, is defined in one sentence: ‘Sthira sukham Asanam’. The posture giving you comfort for...”

“The Gita defines Yoga as ‘Yogam karmasu kausalya’ - Yoga is to work with complete tranquility and auspiciousness. The Yogasutras of Patanjali, considered by many as the standard textbook, starts by...”

“Samadhi - the state when the person is so absorbed in meditation that there is no distinction between the meditator and the thing meditated upon. Everything becomes one and there is absolutely no d...”

“Yoga is any attempt to make your mind quiet and move beyond your ordinary limitations. Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga - all these are different modes of journey to the Truth, depending on the ...”

“Om Namah Shivaya - I bow down to that supreme Shiva who encompasses all the levels of consciousness, from waking state to the dream state and beyond into turiya. I bow down to Shivam for the Truth ...”

“The purpose of spiritual training is to become one-pointed, and then to finally let go. The Upanishad says - 'Tena tyaktena bhunjitha', meaning 'let go and rejoice!'”

“When the mind is settled, there are no distractions; it's at peace. If it’s at peace with itself, then it is at peace with the world outside. The aim of yoga is to bring the rush of thoughts to a p...”

“In the state of moksha or freedom, the human mind, even the physical body, undergoes a certain change. The cells change, the psyche changes, everything changes. The person becomes a entirely new in...”

“True freedom emerges when the mind is absolutely at rest - at peace with itself and the world. Not grasping, not in conflict, not reaching out, not stretching itself but remaining in its original s...”

“The whole search for Truth should start with understanding our relationship with nature and how we relate to other human beings, or even animals. It’s not something isolated, we are part of one big...”

“I am not denying you might need some help from a teacher on a journey of such large uncharted territory, this search for Truth; but the moment the teacher becomes more important than the teaching, ...”