Yoga Quotes from Classic Texts
Short quotes from classic texts of hatha yoga, tantra and Indian philosophy. Pick a text to read all of its quotes with a note on where it comes from, or browse everything below.
- “The Kula path is open only to those purified by past discipline.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “Faith and dedication to Kula-Dharma deliver the seeker from bondage.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “Knowledge without devotion is barren.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “Even the gods seek the knowledge imparted by the Kaula path.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “Mere chanting does not lead to liberation; realization does.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “External rituals are of no use without inner transformation.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “The Divine Truth is beyond both dualism and non-dualism.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “Success is attained by those very things which lead to downfall when misused.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “The Kaula path transforms the mundane into the divine.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “Bhoga (enjoyment) becomes Yoga (union) in the Kaula tradition.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “The Kaula path unites worldly enjoyment with spiritual realization.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “The Word of the Guru is the voice of the World-Teacher.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “The guidance of the Guru is indispensable for liberation.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “What is the use of knowing many scriptures without realization?” — Kularnava Tantra
- “The Sastras are infinite, but life is limited; seek the essence.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “True knowledge liberates; rituals and austerities serve only as preparation.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “Attachment is the root of all suffering.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “He who does not strive for liberation in this birth wastes his rare opportunity.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “Life is seen and gone like lightning; seek your true good before it’s too late.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “Human birth is the ladder to liberation.” — Kularnava Tantra
- “Renunciation is not loss, but the gain of eternal peace.” — Bhartrihari
- “Life’s transience should inspire spiritual awakening.” — Bhartrihari
- “Compassion and humility align the soul with the divine.” — Bhartrihari
- “Meditation fosters inner strength and peace.” — Bhartrihari
- “The wise prioritize divine wisdom over material gain.” — Bhartrihari
- “Simplicity and humility are virtues of the enlightened.” — Bhartrihari
- “Ignorance is the greatest enemy of spiritual growth.” — Bhartrihari
- “Renunciation brings liberation from worldly bondage.” — Bhartrihari
- “Spiritual fulfillment is the true purpose of life.” — Bhartrihari
- “The pursuit of desires leads to endless suffering.” — Bhartrihari
These are short English renderings of passages and ideas from each text, not full translations. For the background to a text, see its page above or our book summaries.