Live before you die, so that death is also a lively celebration.
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Purity is when there is no anxiety, no worry, no thinking.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Purity is achieved by eliminating anxiety and worry from our thoughts.
This quote by B.K.S. Iyengar suggests that true purity of mind and spirit is attained when we are free from the burdens of anxiety and excessive thought. It implies that a serene and peaceful state of being allows us to connect more authentically with ourselves and the world around us, revealing a profound simplicity in life that is often overshadowed by our worries.
Themes
PurityAnxietyWorryThinkingPeace
In practice
Example use cases
In a meditation workshop, one might use this quote to illustrate the importance of letting go of worries.
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