Top 10 Quotes by Patanjali That Capture the True Spirit of Yoga
By Archisha Yadav | June 20, 2025
Top 10 Quotes by Patanjali That Capture the True Spirit of Yoga
“Yoga is the cessation of the movements of the mind. Then there is abiding in the Seer’s own form.”
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“For those who have an intense urge for Spirit and wisdom, it sits near them, waiting.”
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“Everything is sorrow for the wise.”
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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.”
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“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.”
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“Distractions arise from habitual thought patterns when practice is intermittent.”
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“With this truth bearing light will begin a new life. Old unwanted impressions are discarded and we are protected from the damaging effects of new experiences.”
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“Every morning put your mind into your heart and stand in the presence of God all the day long.”
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“The great secret is this: it is not enough to have intuitions; we must act on them; we must live them.”
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“It is the power to focus the consciousness on a given spot, and hold it there Attention is the first and indispensable step in all knowledge.”
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