"Anyone who practices can obtain success in Yoga but not one who is lazy. Constant practice alone is the secret of success."
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
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"Whether young or old, very old, sick or feeble, one can attain perfection in all the Yogas by practicing."
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
"When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the Yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath."
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
"He should be neither of his inside nor of outside world; and, leaving all thoughts, he should think of nothing."
- Hatha Yoga Pradipika
"The aspirant who can perform Kevali Kumbhaka, he only is the true knower of Yoga."
- Gheranda Samhita
"One who is adept in Kevala Kumbhaka, which has no rechaka and puraka, he has nothing unattainable in the three worlds."
- Siva Samhita
"One obtains understanding through practice."
- Shiva Samhita
"Therefore, in order that the goddess, who is asleep in the mouth of the Brahmarandhra (the innermost hollow of Sushumna Nadi) be awakened, the Mudras should be practiced with the greatest care."
- Siva Samhita
"Having seen the Spirit, that brings forth happiness, in his own spirit by the help of the Self, he forgets this universe, and enjoys the ineffable bliss of Samadhi."
- Siva Samhita
"When, through the practice of Yoga, the mind ceases its restless movements, and becomes still, the aspirant realizes the Atman."
- Bhagavad Gita
"Patiently, little by little, spiritual aspirants must free themselves from all mental distractions, with the aid of the intelligent will. They must fix their minds upon the Atman, and never think of anything else. No matter where the restless and unquiet mind wanders, it must be drawn back and made to submit to the Atman alone."
- Bhagavad Gita
"Better indeed is knowledge than mechanical practice. Better than knowledge is Meditation. But better still is surrender of attachment to results, because there follows immediate peace."
- Bhagavad Gita
"This Yoga should be practiced with firm determination, perseverance and without any mental reservation or doubts."
- Bhagavad Gita
"Yoga is the journey of the Self, through the Self, to the Self."
- Bhagavad Gita
"Understanding without practice is better than practice without understanding. Understanding with practice is better than understanding without practice. Residing in your true nature is better than understanding or practice."
- Upanishads
"?The Solar breath leads to transcendence, the Lunar breath is a form giving substance. Their union evokes the Eternal."
- Prana Upanisad
"The Self resides within the lotus of the heart. Knowing this, consecrated to the Self, the sage enters daily this holy sanctuary. Absorbed in the Self, the sage is freed from identity with the body and lives in blissful consciousness."
- Chandogya Upanishad
"There is a light that shines beyond all things on earth, beyond us all, beyond the heavens, beyond the highest, the very highest heavens. This is the light that shines in your heart."
- Chandogya Upanishad
"He who desires the soul, who plays with the soul, who makes love with the soul, who attains ecstasy in the soul, becomes his own master and wanders at will through the worlds."
- Chandogya Upanishad
"This body is mortal, always gripped by death, but within it dwells the immortal Self. This Self, when associated in our consciousness with the body, is subject to pleasure and pain; and so long as this association continues, freedom from pleasure and pain can no man find."
- Chandogya Upanishad
"The wise one perceives one's own Higher Self in all, and all in one's own Higher Self. Therefore, he does not hate or injure anyone. Such a person loves everybody as one loves God."
- Ishavashya Upanishad
"The Self is one. Ever still, the Self is swifter than thought, swifter than the senses. Though motionless, he outruns all pursuit. Without the Self, never could life exist. The Self seems to move, but is ever still.
He seems far away, but is ever near. He is within all, and he transcends all. The Self is everywhere. Bright is the Self, indivisible, untouched by sin, wise, immanent and transcendent. He it is who holds the cosmos together."
- Ishavashya Upanishad
"It is the non-dual Self that exists at all times before and during the creation and after dissolution of the universe."
- Shvetashvatara Upanishad
"You should make incessant efforts not only for your own but for the benefit of others."
- Yajur Veda
"We should take inspiration from learned people and Sages and put them into practice."
- Yajur Veda
"We should speak only after our thoughts have been purified and our mind and heart have become pure."
- Yajur Veda
"Whatever God does, accept that with pleasure in comfort and in suffering, Meditate on Him."
- Atharva Veda
"The sun showers light to one and all without any discrimination. Similarly, humans should also engage himself in doing works for the benefit of the society."
- Atharva Veda
"Whatever the method of worship and whichever the Name or Form, it is faith that matters; it is that which gives life and energy for higher things."
- Atharva Veda
"When the sun is over your head, there will be no shadow; similarly, when faith is steady in your head, it should not cast any shadow of doubt."
- Atharva Veda
"One who talks sweet, spend all their days in happiness."
- Rig Veda
"An egotist can never be humble that is why he is seldom blessed even by God."
- Rig Veda
"Ego is the biggest enemy of humans."
- Rig Veda
"Laziness erodes a person of his enthusiasm and energy. As a result the person loses all opportunities and finally becomes dejected and frustrated. The worst thing is that he stops believing in himself."
- Sama Veda
"The light of knowledge is fully capable of destroying the darkness of ignorance. This also help us in overcoming all the difficulties and in achieving success in all our endeavors."
- Sama Veda
"We should take inspiration from the sun and work constantly for the benefit of mankind, so that peace and prosperity prevails everywhere."
- Sama Veda
"Yoga is the ending of disturbances of the mind."
- Yoga Sutras
"As a result of Yoga or sustained, focused attention, the Self, or Seer, is firmly established in its own form, and we act from a place from our own true, authentic Self."
- Yoga Sutras
"To achieve a strong foundation in our practice, we must practice over a long time, without interruption, believing in it and looking forward to it, with an attitude of service."
- Yoga Sutras
"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. "
- Yoga Sutras