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Swami Satchidananda was an Indian yoga master born on December 22, 1914, and passed away on August 9, 2002. As an author, he is renowned for his profound understanding of yoga philosophy and lifestyle.

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Famous Swami Satchidananda Quotes

“Everything begins in the mind. If you want to see clearly, you need clear vision.”

Ifs Want Needs Mind Vision Clear Clear Vision

Author:Swami Satchidananda

“Temples and churches have become social centers. They have lost their original purpose because the minds of the people are more attracted to worldly things than to prayer. The lips repeat the prayer mechanically like a phonograph record, but the mind wanders to other places. (23-24)”

People Mind Purpose Lost Social Church Prayer Records Originals Lips Wander Repeats Temples Worldly Phonograph Worldly Things

Book:Integral Yoga: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Source: Integral Yoga: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

“The purification of the mind is very necessary. (72)”

Mind Purification

Author:Swami Satchidananda

“When even one virtue becomes our nature, the mind becomes clean and tranquil. Then there is no need to practice meditation; we will automatically be meditating always. (151)”

Needs Mind Practice Virtue Meditation Mindfulness Clean Tranquility Meditating Tranquil Peace And Tranquility Peace Tranquility

Author:Swami Satchidananda

“Calming the mind is yoga, not just standing on the head”

Mind Yoga Standing Calming

Author:Swami Satchidananda

“The cause of bandha and moksha (bondage and liberation) is our own minds. If we think we are bound, we are bound. If we think we are liberated, we are liberated. . . . It is only when we transcend the mind that we are free from all these troubles. (117)”

Ifs Thinking Mind Causes Trouble Bounds Liberation Bondage Liberated Moksha

Book:Integral Yoga: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Source: Integral Yoga: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

“The greatest victory you can win is over your own mind.”

Mind Winning Victory Over You You Can Win Greatest Victory

Author:Swami Satchidananda

“Any kind of expectation creates a problem. We should accept, but not expect. Whatever comes, accept it. Whatever goes, accept it. The immediate benefit is that your mind is always peaceful.”

Should Mind Kind Problem Accepting Acceptance Benefits Expectations Peaceful

Author:Swami Satchidananda

About the Author

Born: December 22, 1914
Died: August 19, 2002
Known for: Author
Quotes: 69

Books & Sources

Integral Yoga: The Yoga Sutras of PatanjaliRelated source material

The Golden Present: Daily Inspirational ReadingsRelated source material

The Yoga Sutras of PantanjaliRelated source material

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