CALMNESS - Gems from the Autobiography of a Yogi

August 27th, 2009

Master Mahasaya: “My Master always asked me to meditate whenever I saw an expanse of water. Here its placidity reminds us of the vast calmness of God”. (Autobiography of a Yogi Ch. 9)

Sw. Sriyukteswarji: “Pain and pleasure are transitory; endure all dualities with calmness, while trying at the same time to remove their hold”. (Autobiography of a Yogi Ch. 12)

Ram Gopal Mazumdar: “My body was more rested in the complete calmness of the superconsciousness than it could be by the partial peace of the ordinary subconscious state”. (Autobiography of a Yogi Ch. 13)

On Sw. Sriyukteswarji: “His public speeches emphasized the value of KRIYA YOGA, and a life of self-respect, calmness, determination, simple diet, and regular exercise”. (Autobiography of a Yogi Ch. 15)

Lahiri Mahasaya: “He who has attained a state of calmness wherein his eyelids do not blink, has achieved SAMBHABI MUDRA.” (Autobiography of a Yogi Ch. 35)

3 Responses to “CALMNESS - Gems from the Autobiography of a Yogi”

  1. vinay bihari singh says:

    beautiful quotations from autobiography of a yogi. these lines can inspire or produce search light to any dvotee.
    thanks yogodans. jai guru.

  2. Anjali Burman says:

    These quotes from Autobiography of a Yogi are true gems as we all aspire to reach the state of calmness…thank you for reminding us..Jai Guru

  3. chandanna tandan says:

    Apart from ‘calmness’quotes[from Autobiography of a Yogi],quotes under other headings,such as ‘devotion/obedience to God and Gurus,’expansion’,'divine love’,
    ‘parental love’etc.will also inspire and rejuvenate us.Jai Guru

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