1. Spiritual Insights
- A yogi unites everyone, working like a needle—stitching, not pricking.
- Living in fear shows cowardice, while indulgence reflects a lack of wisdom. Avoid both to lead a purposeful life.
- When a person becomes a conduit of divine power through yoga, the divine force works through them effortlessly.
- The essence of renunciation is living without attachment, hatred, or desires, while performing selfless actions with a pure heart.
- Life is about harnessing, preserving, and utilizing energy wisely. Absorb energy through yoga, preserve it through discipline, and use it for selfless actions.
- Yoga and Yajna (sacrifice) are the two streams of virtue that uplift life and lead to continuous progress.
- Life is a divine gift; live it with gratitude, not regret or ambition. Death is simply a return to the divine abode.
2. Personal Development
- Your body is a temple of God. Avoid tamasic food, negative thoughts, and harmful emotions.
- Cultivate discernment so no one can mislead you. Build inner strength to avoid domination and self-confidence to validate your actions.
- Smile often, stay cheerful, and respect others. Serve your parents, the needy, and those around you with kindness.
- True strength lies in forgiveness, not in revenge, even when you have the power to retaliate.
- Do not repeat mistakes; doing so hampers progress and weakens self-confidence.
- Pranayama enhances positivity, productivity, and creativity, making it an essential practice for all.
3. Social Harmony and Nationalism
- Casteism is the root cause of social conflict and decline. Let us eradicate it entirely.
- See divinity in all living beings and abandon practices like caste discrimination and animal sacrifice.
- Respect women as loving mothers, pure wives, and cherished daughters.
- Serving the nation is the highest form of yoga. Dedicate yourself to its welfare, as every cell in your body is nourished by your homeland.
- The tears of your people are your pain; their happiness is your joy. Work to uplift them.
- Avoid foreign products; embrace local goods to strengthen national pride and economy.
4. Health and Well-being
- Yoga and Ayurveda are safe, holistic approaches to complete health, unlike allopathy, which often has side effects.
- Yoga can make 99% of individuals addiction-free and healthy, helping them lead more fulfilling lives.
- Gratitude is the greatest virtue; ingratitude, the worst sin. Live each day with a thankful heart.
5. Leadership and Duty
- Leadership is held by a small percentage, with many following their example. Let virtuous leaders remain proactive to prevent ignorance and selfishness from dominating.
- A nation’s downfall often results more from the apathy of the virtuous than the actions of the wicked. Awaken and take responsibility.
- Action is humanity’s greatest religion. Perform selfless deeds without attachment to rewards, as this is the pinnacle of righteousness.
6. Practical Wisdom
- The path to spiritual success requires determination, honesty, and relentless effort—there are no shortcuts.
- Living in the present is the true essence of yoga. Forget the past and let go of future ambitions to experience inner peace.
- Yoga not only refines your personality but also liberates you from afflictions, guiding you to the highest realization.
- Life is like soil; thoughts are the seeds. What you think shapes your character and actions.
- A refined individual (Sanskar) elevates the body, mind, intellect, and soul, fostering a virtuous life.