Sanskrit quotes

Here are a collection of Sanskrit quotes from the ancient scriptures of India to reflect on this World Sanskrit Day. Here are a collection of Sanskrit quotes, thoughts, and Shlokas that are pure gems of wisdom. All of us know, that Sanskrit is considered to be the mother of all languages, the oldest language known to the world. Sanskrit as a language has its origins dating back to 1700-1200 BCE when Vedic Sanskrit is believed to have originated. Sanskrit is the language of the Vedas, Around 1000 BCE, Sanskrit slowly transitioned from being a primary language of communication to a language of learning and religion. Sanskrit is, without doubt, the key to a vast and unlimited treasure of wisdom that comes alive in various Sanskrit quotes, thoughts, and shlokas. Table of Contents • • • • Inspiring Sanskrit Quotes For All Occasions Inspiring Sanskrit Quotes Sanskrit is known for its symmetrical perfection. Around the year 500 BCE, the great Sanskrit grammarian Panini standardized Vedic Sanskrit and gave birth to what is termed as Classical Sanskrit. Here we take a look at some of the most inspiring Sanskrit quotes drawn from the Enlightening Sanskrit Quotes – The Mahavakyas Inspiring Sanskrit Quotes It is appropriate that we start with the Mahavakyas from the Upanishads which are shining pearls of wisdom. They are the epitome of brevity but carry the entire meaning of life and the cosmos within a few words. The Mahavakyas literally mean, “great sayings”, and they encapsulate wi...

English Translation: The term ‘Ayu’ meaning life is a combination of the Shareera (The Body),Indriya (Sense Organs), Satva (The Mind) & Atma (The Soul). The body when combined with other three i.e sense organs, mind and soul, becomes life. Without the combination of all four, life does not exist. Synonyms of life are • Dhari – the one that prevents the body from decay, • Jeevita – the one which remains alive, maintains life, • Nityaga– which keeps the soul, mind and sense intact with the body all the time, without discontinuation. • Anubandha– That which transmigrates from one body to another. #2. Tridanda – Mind, Body & Soul Source: Charak Samhita सत्त्वमात्मा शरीरं च त्रयमेतन्त्त्रिदण्डत् | लोकस्तिष्ठति संयोगात्तत्र सर्वं प्रतिष्ठितम् || स पुमांश्र्चेतनं तच्च तच्चाधिकरणं स्मृतम् | वेदस्यास्य , तदर्थं हि वेदोअयं सम्प्रकाशितः || Tridanda: Satva (The Mind), Shareera (The Body) and Atma (The Soul) are the Tripods of life. The world is sustained by their combination; They constitute the basis for everything. #3. Definition of Atman (The Soul) Source: Charak Samhita निर्विकार : परस्त्वात्मा सत्वभूतगुणेन्द्रियै : । चैतन्ये कारणं नित्यो द्रष्टा पश्यति हि क्रिया : ॥ English Translation: Nirvikara – ‘nir’ means un, and virkara means changing. The word nirvikara translates to unchanging, unaltered. Here this word is used in context to the soul. as it is described as eternal and unchanging. The soul is essentially devoid of all deformities and is the cause of consciousness through t...

Mantras create a positive and favourable atmosphere around us for all the activities that we do. They bless us through the power of sound and language. Mantras create the vibrations and send them out in the universe so all the energies from gross to subtle are unified. What are Mantras in Yoga? Mantras in yoga are Every mantra activates some or other parts of the body. The source of Mantra is the sound of creation. When we utter a Mantra, we essentially integrate ourselves with the process of creation itself. Hence, a mantra is not just a group of words or sounds, it is something we strive to become in the presence of the all-encompassing universe. That is why yoga Mantras are powerful ways of taking your yoga practice to the next level. They are generally chanted at the beginning and at the end of the class. However, some Mantras can also be chanted in between the sequences. 10 Sanskrit Yoga Mantras There is a huge range of Mantras that are chanted as prayers in yoga sessions. This article discusses 10 Mantras that are commonly used in yoga sessions. 1. Shanti Mantra The literal meaning of Shanti is peace. Shanti Mantras are the prayers done for the purpose of peace. There are 5 Shanti mantras chanted throughout the yoga sessions or while reciting religious rituals or discourses. These mantras are taken from Upanishads. The purpose of chanting the Shanti mantras is to calm the mind of the reciter and the people listening to him/her. Just as its name sounds chanting the Sh...

India has valued ‘Travel’ and ‘Travel Experiences’ for a long time. Travel quotes from our Sanskrit literature are a testimony to this. They contain the age-old wisdom of our Rishis, who were the biggest travelers ever. Our mind expands when we subject it to different experiences. And what could be a better way than to travel in order to get those experiences? Our ancestors knew this and they have said it loudly in many scriptures and books. Today, we look at such Sanskrit travel quotes from the past and understand how they viewed travel. For starters let’s see how many words are there for travel in Sanskrit. Popular Sanskrit Words for Travel यात्रा (yatra) – To Travel यात्री (Yatri) – Traveler पर्यटक (paryaTaka) – Tourist पर्यटन ( ParyaTan) – Tourism पथिक (pathika) – That on the road प्रवासिन् (pravAsin) – Living in another country and there are many more such words. Read More – Travel Quotes from Sanskrit Some of the quotes from different Sanskrit scriptures and what they tell about being a traveler: • पर्यटन् पृथिवीं सर्वां, गुणान्वेषणतत्परः। Panchatantra जो गुणों की खोज में तत्पर है,वे लोग सारी पृथिवी घुमते है। Those who wish to seek virtues travel the entire world. 2. हदये सुखसम्पत्तिः पदे पर्यटनं फलम्। Source – Sarva-Siddhant-Samgrah उनके मन में सुख, संपत्ती और पैरों में पर्यटन होता है। They have happiness and wealth in their hearts and traveling in their feet. 3. चरैवेति चरैवेति॥ Aitareya Brahman 7.15 चलते रहो, चलते रहो… Keep moving, keep moving… 4. यस्मिन्प्रचीर्णे...

Have you ever gotten a song stuck in your head? You know how it repeats again and again? If you are going to have something repeating in your mind, it may as well be something that you have chosen intentionally. And how about saying something over and over again that has a positive message? Repeating ancient Some of the most powerful mantras are in th century. Gurmukhi is also the language of the Though it would be valuable and inspiring to study with devoted Sanskrit and Gurmukhi scholars, it may not be feasible or likely for you to do. In the absence of such guidance, you can rest on the assurance that part of the magic of these ancient languages is that their power does not depend on you being able to Weaving Mantras into Your Daily Spiritual Practice There are a variety of ways to create a personal mantra practice that is uniquely yours. A traditional practice is to chant a mantra. Vocal vibrations are powerful healing tools. Chanting, singing, and humming, especially with a group, have been scientifically shown to Your mantra practice could also include silently repeating a mantra during meditation, mindfully writing or drawing a mantra in its original language, writing out the translations that speak to your heart, or listening to recordings of mantra chants. In fact, listening to the tones and vibrations of the chants can be as powerful as singing them. You can easily find online sources of video and audio recordings of Sanskrit and Gurmukhi mantra chants played at ...

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Reading mantras in śāntiḥ again?) Gurmukhi, a sacred script used in Om—can be pretty powerful. Think of a mantra as a mental instrument that fine-tunes your yoga practice. “Incorporating mantras into practice can help to make it sacred and take it out of the realm of the physical and into a higher state of awareness,” says Zoë Slatoff-Ponté, author of Yogavataranam: The Translation of Yoga. Cultivating a sonic presence can be liberating in a way, as you experience the numinous nature of the sound. It is said that each Read While reciting a mantra before or after you step on the mat can enhance your practice, you don’t have to be in yoga mode to chant. Mantras are a yoga tool you can use to calm your mind anywhere, anytime. Feeling stressed, lonely, anxious, excited? Pick a word, phrase, or invocation and chant it in a way that works for you: loudly, softly, or even internally. To reap the most benefits, shorter mantras should be chanted 108 times ( “The pronunciation of mantras is very important,” Slatoff-Ponté says. “Ideally, one learns the correct pronunciation from a teacher, who can also recommend a specific mantra for you.” If you don’t have a teacher to tell you what you need, you’ll surely find it this list of 13 essential mantras—whatever your mood may be. 13 Essential Yoga Mantras + Chants The mantra: Om Pronunciation: A-U-M Liste...

Mantras create a positive and favourable atmosphere around us for all the activities that we do. They bless us through the power of sound and language. Mantras create the vibrations and send them out in the universe so all the energies from gross to subtle are unified. What are Mantras in Yoga? Mantras in yoga are Every mantra activates some or other parts of the body. The source of Mantra is the sound of creation. When we utter a Mantra, we essentially integrate ourselves with the process of creation itself. Hence, a mantra is not just a group of words or sounds, it is something we strive to become in the presence of the all-encompassing universe. That is why yoga Mantras are powerful ways of taking your yoga practice to the next level. They are generally chanted at the beginning and at the end of the class. However, some Mantras can also be chanted in between the sequences. 10 Sanskrit Yoga Mantras There is a huge range of Mantras that are chanted as prayers in yoga sessions. This article discusses 10 Mantras that are commonly used in yoga sessions. 1. Shanti Mantra The literal meaning of Shanti is peace. Shanti Mantras are the prayers done for the purpose of peace. There are 5 Shanti mantras chanted throughout the yoga sessions or while reciting religious rituals or discourses. These mantras are taken from Upanishads. The purpose of chanting the Shanti mantras is to calm the mind of the reciter and the people listening to him/her. Just as its name sounds chanting the Sh...

India has valued ‘Travel’ and ‘Travel Experiences’ for a long time. Travel quotes from our Sanskrit literature are a testimony to this. They contain the age-old wisdom of our Rishis, who were the biggest travelers ever. Our mind expands when we subject it to different experiences. And what could be a better way than to travel in order to get those experiences? Our ancestors knew this and they have said it loudly in many scriptures and books. Today, we look at such Sanskrit travel quotes from the past and understand how they viewed travel. For starters let’s see how many words are there for travel in Sanskrit. Popular Sanskrit Words for Travel यात्रा (yatra) – To Travel यात्री (Yatri) – Traveler पर्यटक (paryaTaka) – Tourist पर्यटन ( ParyaTan) – Tourism पथिक (pathika) – That on the road प्रवासिन् (pravAsin) – Living in another country and there are many more such words. Read More – Travel Quotes from Sanskrit Some of the quotes from different Sanskrit scriptures and what they tell about being a traveler: • पर्यटन् पृथिवीं सर्वां, गुणान्वेषणतत्परः। Panchatantra जो गुणों की खोज में तत्पर है,वे लोग सारी पृथिवी घुमते है। Those who wish to seek virtues travel the entire world. 2. हदये सुखसम्पत्तिः पदे पर्यटनं फलम्। Source – Sarva-Siddhant-Samgrah उनके मन में सुख, संपत्ती और पैरों में पर्यटन होता है। They have happiness and wealth in their hearts and traveling in their feet. 3. चरैवेति चरैवेति॥ Aitareya Brahman 7.15 चलते रहो, चलते रहो… Keep moving, keep moving… 4. यस्मिन्प्रचीर्णे...

Here are a collection of Sanskrit quotes from the ancient scriptures of India to reflect on this World Sanskrit Day. Here are a collection of Sanskrit quotes, thoughts, and Shlokas that are pure gems of wisdom. All of us know, that Sanskrit is considered to be the mother of all languages, the oldest language known to the world. Sanskrit as a language has its origins dating back to 1700-1200 BCE when Vedic Sanskrit is believed to have originated. Sanskrit is the language of the Vedas, Around 1000 BCE, Sanskrit slowly transitioned from being a primary language of communication to a language of learning and religion. Sanskrit is, without doubt, the key to a vast and unlimited treasure of wisdom that comes alive in various Sanskrit quotes, thoughts, and shlokas. Table of Contents • • • • Inspiring Sanskrit Quotes For All Occasions Inspiring Sanskrit Quotes Sanskrit is known for its symmetrical perfection. Around the year 500 BCE, the great Sanskrit grammarian Panini standardized Vedic Sanskrit and gave birth to what is termed as Classical Sanskrit. Here we take a look at some of the most inspiring Sanskrit quotes drawn from the Enlightening Sanskrit Quotes – The Mahavakyas Inspiring Sanskrit Quotes It is appropriate that we start with the Mahavakyas from the Upanishads which are shining pearls of wisdom. They are the epitome of brevity but carry the entire meaning of life and the cosmos within a few words. The Mahavakyas literally mean, “great sayings”, and they encapsulate wi...

Heading out the door? Read this article on the new Outside+ app available now on iOS devices for members! Reading mantras in śāntiḥ again?) Gurmukhi, a sacred script used in Om—can be pretty powerful. Think of a mantra as a mental instrument that fine-tunes your yoga practice. “Incorporating mantras into practice can help to make it sacred and take it out of the realm of the physical and into a higher state of awareness,” says Zoë Slatoff-Ponté, author of Yogavataranam: The Translation of Yoga. Cultivating a sonic presence can be liberating in a way, as you experience the numinous nature of the sound. It is said that each Read While reciting a mantra before or after you step on the mat can enhance your practice, you don’t have to be in yoga mode to chant. Mantras are a yoga tool you can use to calm your mind anywhere, anytime. Feeling stressed, lonely, anxious, excited? Pick a word, phrase, or invocation and chant it in a way that works for you: loudly, softly, or even internally. To reap the most benefits, shorter mantras should be chanted 108 times ( “The pronunciation of mantras is very important,” Slatoff-Ponté says. “Ideally, one learns the correct pronunciation from a teacher, who can also recommend a specific mantra for you.” If you don’t have a teacher to tell you what you need, you’ll surely find it this list of 13 essential mantras—whatever your mood may be. 13 Essential Yoga Mantras + Chants The mantra: Om Pronunciation: A-U-M Liste...