Knowing all objects to be impermanent, let not their contact blind you, resolve again and again to be aware of the Self that is permanent.
Tirumalai KrishnamacharyaRead
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.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the connection between breath and spirituality, suggesting that our breathing patterns can enhance our relationship with the divine.
Tirumalai Krishnamacharya's quote draws a profound link between the act of breathing and spiritual connection. By inhaling, we invite divine presence into our lives, and by exhaling, we move toward that divine essence. The holding of breath during inhalation and exhalation represents a deeper meditation and surrender to God, highlighting the importance of conscious breathing in fostering spiritual awareness and connection.
Themes
SpiritualityBreathMeditationSurrenderDivineConsciousness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a yoga or meditation class to emphasize the importance of breath work.
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