Yoga is the settling of the mind into silence. When the mind has settled, we are established in our essential nature, which is unbounded Consciousness. Our essential nature is usually overshadowed by the activity of the mind.
PatanjaliRead
Knowledge born of the finest discrimination takes us to the farthest shore. It is intuitive, omniscient, and beyond all divisions of time and space.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True knowledge transcends ordinary understanding and connects us to a deeper, timeless reality.
This quote by Patanjali emphasizes the importance of deep, intuitive knowledge that surpasses conventional learning. It suggests that such refined knowledge can lead us to profound insights and understanding, enabling us to grasp concepts that defy the limitations of time and space.
Themes
KnowledgeWisdomIntuitionUnderstandingDiscrimination
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the importance of lifelong learning.
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