- “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.”
- “For those who have an intense urge for Spirit and wisdom, it sits near them, waiting.”
- “When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds: Your mind transcends limitations, your consciousness expands in every direction, and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greater person by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.”
- “Yoga is the cessation of the movements of the mind. Then there is abiding in the Seer’s own form.”
- “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.”
- “Miseries which are yet to come could be avoided..”
- “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.”
- “Sloth is the great enemy — the inspirer of cowardice, irresolution, self-pitying grief, and trivial, hairsplitting doubts. Sloth may also be a psychological cause of sickness. It is tempting to relax from our duties, take refuge in ill-health and hide under a nice warm blanket.”
- “When one is confirmed in celibacy, spiritual vigor is gained.”
- “When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all of your thoughts break their bonds. Your mind transcends limitations; your consciousness expands in every direction; and you find yourself in a new, great and wonderful world. Dormant forces, faculties and talents become alive and you discover yourself to be a greater person than you ever dreamed yourself to be.”
- “Through subjugation of the samana, the spark becomes the flame.”
- “By the means of one-pointed meditation upon the relationship between the akasha and sound, an organ for spiritual hearing will be developed.”
- “By liberation from the causes of bondage through their weakening and by an understanding of the mode of transference (withdrawal or entrance), the mind stuff (or chitta) can enter another body.”
- “By subjugation of the upward life (the udana) there is liberation from water, the thorny path, and mire, and the power of ascension is gained.”
- “Peace can be reached through meditation on the knowledge which dreams give. Peace can also be reached through concentration upon that which is dearest to the heart.”
- “When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, it is ready to climb.”
- “In deep meditation the flow of concentration is continuous like the flow of oil.”
- “Progress in mediation comes swiftly for those who try their hardest.”
- “Yoga is the cessation of the movements of the mind. Then there is abiding in the Seer’s own form.”
- “When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, it is ready to climb.”
- “Yoga is the practice of quieting the mind.”
- “Peace can be reached through meditation on the knowledge which dreams give. Peace can also be reached through concentration upon that which is dearest to the heart.”
- “Yoga is achieved through persistent practice and non-attachment.”
- “Everything is sorrow for the wise.”
- “Person who is full of fantasies, will not be able to enjoy reality.”
Deepak Chopra Class on the Mystery of Consciousness
October 17, 2024
