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 Suffering

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)

Has any woman ever had a child without experiencing the pain of delivery? No. But women, being so much in love with having children, do not give such importance to their own suffering. They do not run away from the pain of delivering a child. In the same way, in order to attain self-realization, the devotee is always ready to suffer.
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Suffering that arises from devotion is not suffering, it is tapasya (austerity).
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Devotion is fearlessness, devotion is suffering. If you are afraid of suffering, forget about devotion.
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