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Quote by Swami Satchidananda

“We don’t exhaust the Bible even after reading it hundreds of times. Each time we read it we see it in a new light. That is the greatness of the holy scriptures. They are that way because they were created by holy prophets who experienced the truth. Each time we read these works we elevate ourselves to see a little more. (81)”

Book:Integral Yoga: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

Work

Integral Yoga: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali

This book delves into the Yoga Sutras, a foundational text in the yoga tradition, providing a detailed exploration of the philosophy and practice of yoga as outlined by the ancient sage Patanjali. It covers the eight limbs of yoga, including moral disciplines, postures, breathing exercises, and meditation, aiming to lead the practitioner towards a state of self-realization. more

Author

Swami Satchidananda

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. more

“[O]ur own bodies are changing every second. Yet we take the body to be our Self; and, speaking in terms of it, we say, “I am hungry” or “I am lame”; “I am black” or “I am white.” These are all just the conditions of the body. We touch the truth when we say, “My body aches,” implying the body belongs to us and that therefore we are not that. (87)”

Self Body Black Term White Beauty Conditions Hungry Ache Lame Every Second Implying

Author:Swami Satchidananda

“If you have done something meritorious, you experience pleasure and happiness; if wrong things, suffering. A happy or unhappy life is your own creation. Nobody else is responsible. If you remember this, you won’t find fault with anybody. You are your own best friend as well as your worst enemy. (99)”