When a storm comes, it is the trees that get uprooted. Be as humble as the grass and nothing can touch you.
Sri Sri Ravi ShankarRead
Have "eternal wait," infinite patience. When you have infinite patience, you will realize God belongs to you. Either through awareness or through practice you reach the same spot.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of having infinite patience in the pursuit of spiritual understanding.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's quote suggests that through 'eternal wait' and boundless patience, one can achieve a deep spiritual connection or realization of the divine. It implies that whether through conscious awareness or dedicated practice, the journey towards understanding God or a higher power requires time and unwavering commitment.
Themes
PatienceSpiritualityAwarenessPracticeDivine
In practice
Example use cases
In a yoga class when discussing the importance of patience in personal growth.
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