Swami Kripalvananda

Indian yogi and spiritual teacher.

An Indian yogi renowned for his profound teachings on self-realization and holistic health. He advocated for the integration of spiritual practices with physical and mental wellness. His guidance emphasizes the importance of meditation, yoga, and prayer in achieving spiritual awakening and inner peace. A beacon of compassion, he inspired many on their spiritual paths, offering practical wisdom for living a balanced and enlightened life.

Swami Kripalvananda Quotes about Karma

All Yoga(12)Love(7)Mind(7)God(6)Knowledge(6)Meditation(6)Life(5)Sadhana(5)Practice(5)Karma(4)Truth(3)Suffering(3)Peace(3)Pranayama(3)Courage(3)

Whether the sadhaka wants to follow the path of jnana (knowledge), or the path of karma (action), the sadhaka must pass through the stage of action. Karma yoga is the base of all yogas. It is the first step and yoga of knowledge is the second step.
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Without love, neither jnana yoga nor karma yoga can be fruitful. Love is the soul of yoga.
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Jnana yoga is understanding, bhakti yoga is love, and karma yoga is work done without attachment. The combination of these three is true yoga.
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Of the three paths – Jnana (knowledge), karma (action), or bhakti (devotion), a sadhaka should choose one which suits one’s nature. Not one of these paths is superior or inferior to the others. It is sheer ignorance to consider one’s own path to be superior and those of others to be inferior.
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