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“You must continue to go back to the beginning, to the foundation, and question the foundation. Even once you‘ve reached Samadhi you must go back so you can create it at will. Samadhi is the beginning of spiritual growth, not the end. You must always be questioning. Enlightenment comes as an…” quote by B.K.S. Iyengar
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“You must continue to go back to the beginning, to the foundation, and question the foundation. Even once you‘ve reached Samadhi you must go back so you can create it at will. Samadhi is the beginning of spiritual growth, not the end. You must always be questioning. Enlightenment comes as an accident at first, then you have to learn to recreate it.”

B.K.S. Iyengar

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

True understanding requires returning to basics and questioning foundations, even after mastery.

In simple terms: Keep questioning basics.

Key Takeaway

Continuously revisit fundamentals.

Themes

growth spirituality self‑inquiry

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

spiritual educational

When to use this quote

  • meditation practice
  • personal development
  • spiritual teaching

Key Concepts

Non‑dualism mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What foundational belief do you need to re‑examine?
  • How does questioning deepen practice?
A Different Perspective

Over‑analysis can stall progress.

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