Inhale, and God approaches you. Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you. Exhale, and you approach God. Hold the exhalation, and surrender to God.
Tirumalai KrishnamacharyaRead
Master your breath, let the self be in bliss, contemplate on the sublime within you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and inner peace through breath control and contemplation.
In this quote, Tirumalai Krishnamacharya highlights the significance of mastering one's breath as a pathway to achieving inner bliss. He suggests that by focusing on the breath, one can connect with the deeper aspects of the self and experience a state of sublime happiness, fostering a sense of tranquility and self-realization.
Themes
BreathSelfBlissContemplationPeace
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a wellness workshop focused on mindfulness and breathwork.
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