Quotes from Indian Philosophers
Quotes from Indian Philosopher that will give a new meaning to your life
Here’s some quotes from Indian Philosophers. There’s no denial in saying that India has abundance philosophical heritage. Our philosophers have devoted their life in finding the true essence of-love, happiness, god, worship, and life in general. They have not just given us value but the standpoint towards the simplicity of joy.
Over a dozen of them are globally acclaimed, Indian pantheon of philosopher includes- Chanakya (Teacher, Philosopher, Economist, Jurist, advisor of Chandragupta Maurya), Kabir (a Sufi saint born in 1440), Bodhidharma (was a semi-legendary Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century) and many more.
1. Chanakya: One of the most respected Ancient Indian Philosophers
The richest of rich can be forgetful in a fleeting moment whereas, people can venerate the poor for a lifetime.
2. Paramahansa Yogananda
“You may control a mad elephant; You may shut the mouth of the bear and the tiger; Ride the lion and play with the cobra; By alchemy you may learn your livelihood; You may wander through the universe incognito; Make vassals of the gods; be ever youthful You may walk in water and live-in fire; But control of the mind is better and more difficult.”
It’s true that a person can do the undone with their skills, but the real uphill battle is to calm the racing mind.
3. Kabir
Kabir has been amongst one of the greatest Indian Philosophers. By an example it says: Just like the waves loves the shore, but never expect the shore to float with it. It hugs the shore numerously and takes little from it. Likewise, with the mankind you can only get love if you know how to love unconditionally.
4. Bodhidharma
“To seek is to suffer. To seek nothing is bliss.”
As simple it sounds-as deep it is. If you want to attain a lot of things in life, then it is going to give you shallow happiness, that is why it’s suffering. People get blindsided by the materialistic infatuations. But the truth is the less you try to seek, the happier you will become.
5. Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was amongst Indian philosophers, academic, and statesman who served as the first Vice President of India and the second President of India. The quote means that the motive of education is not to read books, newspaper,s or facts. But, to become a content and placid man who can survive in every situation.
6. Ved Vyasa
“Perform all work carefully, guided by compassion “
There’s an immaculate story in Panchatantra “Idgah”, the crux of the story is a boy named Hamid who just had three paise to enjoy the trade fare. But instead of buying anything for himself, he buys a pair of tongs (chimta) for his old grandmother. Why he does that? So the next time his granny won’t burn her fingers while cooking. This puts light on the fact that we should do everything with compassion.
7. Jiddu Krishnamurti
We often forget to cherish the sky while chasing the stars. And in life we think that our daily activities are insipid and lifeless, while if we pay attention we realise its major part of all that we do. That is why you must understand the whole of life.
8. Vivekananda
It takes courage to live life the way you want to. But if you dare that then learn to be free and own it.
9. Rabindranath Tagore
“I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was a service. I acted and behold, service was joy.”
It is a realisation when services by individuals seems to be a source of joy.
10. Bodhidharma: One of the most-revered Indian Philosophers
The Zen Teaching of Bodhidharma is teachings about meditation. In this quote, it means that with the basic outline of life you can concentrate and aim your focus.
Look through these timeless quotes and comment down your favorite inspirational quotes/thoughts which changed your life.
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