Quotes by Sri M

“When the mind is calm and quiet, aware of itself, when it is mindful of the outer and inner and also of the breath, then the divided mind slowly starts to integrate. ”

“If the yearning is very deep in your heart that what you want to find is the truth and not powers, then I can assure you that you will come to the right teacher at the right time.”

“According to Yoga Sutras of Patanjali ‘Sthira Sukham Asanam’ that posture where you can effortlessly stay for a long time and in happiness, without pain, is considered to be the best asana for medi...”

“There are two parts of the spiritual journey, one is the life you lead following certain rules and regulations and the other is how to go within.”

“All joys spring forth from within your being, the reservoir of all joy, the essence of all bliss in your heart, in the core of your own being.”

“If you are tranquil and peaceful in yourself then the peacefulness can be shared with others.”

“The Upanishad says if you want to understand the Supreme Reality that pervades everywhere, you need to ‘let go’ and move away from your own ‘small’ center.  Expand, let everyone be a part of you.”

“When you become aware of your breathing under all circumstances, not just when you meditate, you will notice then, that your mind becomes settled and you go deeper into the inner layers. This is ca...”

“The ancient teachers said that there is a link between your breathing pattern and emotional states, and if you change the rhythm or pattern of your breath, you can change your emotional state.  You...”

“We should be mindful of the outside world and how we interact with it and then mindful of what happens within. Both have to go together, which is why in yoga there are yama, niyama - rules and regu...”

“When one finds that true happiness is within and not outside, one gives more importance to the inner journey than the outer, then one finds satisfaction in oneself.”

“One who enjoys his own self in himself without depending on what others say or what happens in the outside world, such a person is called a man of steady wisdom.”

“Once you are stabilized in your inner self, it becomes easier to function in this world. Because the mind is calm and doesn’t get agitated, it does what it has to, quietly.”

“The Upanishad says ‘letting go’ can be done only when it is understood that the Supreme Being pervades everything. The rejoicing is in the understanding that your very Self is not different from Is...”

“If you really practice outer and inner mindfulness and are able to look into your mind, then you can become more human than before.”