Lahiri Mahasaya
Lahiri Mahasaya Quotes about Breath
When one has attained the tranquil Breath, then, for him, the only work which remains is to hold onto the state of tranquility always.
When the breath is tranquil, it is the state of Kumbhaka. When one sees Oneself, it is called Brahmajnana, "the Knowledge of Brahma, the ultimate Self."
There is no need to breath in or out. It is a much happier state; tranquility is there; this is Brahma.
Exhaust your breath in practicing Kriya. Eventually breath will be Sthira, Tranquil.
It is difficult to express the state when the breath becomes tranquil, Sthira.
Mind should not be made outward. What's the benefit if the mind and the eyes are tranquil and not the body? Today, the breath does not come out, and a lot of addictions are generated.
That which saves one from the mind (restless breath), or manasa, is called Mantra; that which saves one from the attachment of body is called Tantra.
When the breath is tranquil day and night, then, one realizes the real state of Rama Mantra.
Air (Breath) is Lord.
If you write in reverse order and see it in the mirror, it looks straight. Similarly, if you make reverse the breath of the body, then you will see Swarupa, the form of your self.
Tranquil Moment beyond breath is Allah, that is, the House of Tranquility.
If one moves the breath (practices Pranayama) always, breath ceases and becomes tranquil, sthira.
Beyond the five senses there is mind, that is breath; beyond the mind there is buddhi, that is bindu, or spot (in between the eyebrows); beyond the bindu, Brahma, the ultimate Self, is the Pure Void, and Formless.