Neem Karoli Baba

Neem Karoli Baba

Love all, serve all, remember God.

A revered Indian saint known for his profound simplicity and deep wisdom, Neem Karoli Baba emphasized love, compassion, and selfless service as paths to spiritual awakening. His teachings guided followers to transcend the ego and engage in acts of kindness, fostering personal and spiritual growth. His global influence is evident, impacting prominent figures such as Steve Jobs (Apple founder) and Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook founder). Neem Karoli Baba’s legacy includes the establishment of ashrams and charitable organizations dedicated to his mission of service and spiritual development. His message of unconditional love and compassion continues to inspire individuals and communities worldwide, integrating spirituality with everyday life and contributing positively to society.

Neem Karoli Baba Quotes about Mind

  • If you have a toothache, you do what you do, but the mind remains on the tooth.
  • The mind should always be engaged in work.
  • It should not be taken in a hot climate. If you are in a place that is cool and peaceful, and you are alone and your mind is turned toward God, then you may take the yogi medicine.
  • The best service you can do is to keep your thoughts on God. Keep God in mind every minute.
  • I take the dust from the lotus feet of the guru to cleanse the mirror of my mind. So begins a sacred ode to Hanuman.
  • If you want to see God, kill desires. Desires are in the mind. When you have a desire for something, don’t act on it and it will go away. If you desire to drink this cup of tea, don’t, and the desire for it will go away.
  • Meditation is good, one can attain a pure mind by one-pointedness and detachment. Meditate upon one point and you will know God.
  • Clear the mind of all worldly things. If you can't control your mind, how will you realize God?
  • Kumbhak (retention of breath) can be attained through bhakti (devotion) also. When the emotion reaches climax, the breath stops and the mind becomes fixed.