Meditation is the means through which the Soul dictates and guides the mind for all good.

Meditation is a vital way to purify and quiet the mind, thus rejuvenating the body.

Meditation is a journey without movement. In the external world you have to move in order to go ahead, in meditation you don't move, yet you attain.

The one thing to rely upon is God's favor. Do not build either on your study or on your meditation, although they both help you. But you are dependent on God, not even on your murshid. Seek Him, trust Him. In Him lies your life's purpose, and in Him is hidden the rest of your soul.

Sushumna application is the most important factor in spiritual practice. The moment sushumna is awakened, the mind longs to enter the inner world. When the flow of ida and pingala is directed toward sushumna, and distractions are thereby removed, meditation flows by itself.

True meditation gives us, as it were, wings for flight to a higher realm and thus detaches us from terrestrial fetters.

Nature has come to a point where now, unless you take individual responsibility, you cannot grow. More than this nature cannot do. It has done enough. It has given you life, it has given you opportunity; now how to use it, it has left up to you. Meditation is your freedom, not a biological necessity. You can learn in a certain period of time every day to strengthen meditation, to make it stronger - but carry the flavor of it the whole day.

For the practice of yoga and meditation, there are three important requirements: a sense of morality; mind control; knowledge or intelligence.

There are no impediments to meditation. The very thought of such obstacles is the greatest impediment.

In meditation...the power of God begins to reflect in the clear waters of your consciousness.

Modern psychology has pointed to the need of educating people to use a much larger portion of the mind. Transcendental meditation fulfills this need. And it can be taught very easily.

When there are thoughts, it is distraction: when there are no thoughts, it is meditation.

Transcendental meditation is something that can be defined as a means to do what one wants to do in a better way, a right way, for maximum results.

The mental ability to concentrate is inherent to all; it is not extraordinary or mysterious. Meditation is not something that a Yogi has to teach you; you already have the ability to shut out thoughts.

Meditation is the most effective form of relaxation. It not only relaxes the body and mind but also feeds them with vital energy, peace and happiness.

When we don't nourish ourselves with fresh, healthy food, restful sleep, regular exercise, a daily spiritual practice such as meditation or journaling, and other mind-body healing habits, we will inevitably feel tired, out of balance, irritable, and sometimes even depressed.

The mind is madness. Only when you go beyond the mind, will there be Meditation.

Meditation is actually not a part of any religion. It is exploring yourself, exploring the deeper aspects of your being, and finally leading you to the center of consciousness within.

Life is short and the time of death is uncertain; so apply yourself to meditation. Avoid doing evil, and acquire merit, to the best of your ability, even at the cost of life itself. In short: Act so that you have no cause to be ashamed of yourselves and hold fast to this rule.

Your meditation, your practice, is what will truly make Gurudev happy. Not money, not gifts—only your sincere spiritual practice.

Through meditation, you can calm the mind and develop what is important to you.

Seek in reading and thou shalt find in meditation; knock in prayer and it shall be opened in contemplation.

The way to freedom is through service to others. The way to happiness is through meditation and being in tune with God... break the barriers of your ego, shed selfishness, free yourself from the consciousness of the body, forget yourself, do away with this prison house of incarnations, melt your heart in all, be one with creation.