Live before you die, so that death is also a lively celebration.
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I think overall the majority of people who are practicing it as a subject are following the right line. For the aberration, don't blame yoga or the whole community of yogis
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes not to judge a practice based on the actions of a few individuals who stray from its true essence.
B.K.S. Iyengar highlights that while yoga as a subject is generally being followed correctly by most practitioners, it is important not to stigmatize the entire community or the practice itself due to the mistakes of a minority. This reflects the broader principle that the essence of a discipline should be upheld and not marred by aberrations or misinterpretations that may occur among some individuals.
Themes
YogaPracticeCommunityJudgmentAberration
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the diversity of yoga beliefs and practices, one might say this quote to advocate for a more understanding viewpoint.
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