Patanjali Quotes on Knowledge
Patanjali was the Indian sage to whom the Yoga Sutras, the foundational text of the Yoga school of Indian philosophy, are attributed. This page collects quotes attributed to Patanjali on the topic of knowledge, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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Attributed to Patanjali:
“Yoga is the cessation of the fluctuations of the mind.”
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“Patanjali , in “Yoga and You” [ citation needed ]”
Yoga is the cessation of movements of the mind . Then there is abiding in the seer 's own form. -
“Asanas bring perfection in body , beauty in form , grace , strength , compactness , and the harness and brilliance of a diamond .”
Patanjali , in “The Little Red Book of Yoga Wisdom”, p. 135. -
“Patanjali , in “The Little Red Book of Yoga Wisdom”, p. 135.”
Asanas bring perfection in body , beauty in form , grace , strength , compactness , and the harness and brilliance of a diamond . -
“Patanjali , in “The Little Red Book of Yoga Wisdom], p. 24.”
The Yoga of action , leading to union with the soul is fiery aspiration , spiritual reading and devotion to Ishvara . -
“Patanjali , in “The Little Red Book of Yoga Wisdom”, p. 136.”
When right posture ( asana ) has been attained there follows right control of prana and proper inspiration and expiration of the breath . -
“The posture assumed must be steady and easy”
Patanjali , in “The Little Red Book of Yoga Wisdom”, p. 133. -
“Patanjali , in “The Little Red Book of Yoga Wisdom”, p. 133.”
The posture assumed must be steady and easy