Guru Quotes · Page 9

Credit for my success should go to my parents and my late guru Mandolin Srinivas garu.

— Devi Sri Prasad

“I'm not a guru. I wish you wouldn't pose these things at me, man. Ask me about women or something.”

— Charles Bukowski

I have been saying for many years that we are using the word 'guru' only because 'charlatan' is too long to fit…

— Peter Drucker

If you observe awareness steadily, this awareness itself becomes the Guru that will reveal the Truth.

— Ramana Maharshi

You can never really know what a guru is as long as you are imprisoned by your own thoughts and circular ego.

— Krishna Das

Just beneath the surface of all experiences in life is God's, or the Guru's, compassionate face.

— Mata Amritanandamayi

“I now understand why my guru told me not to read other commentaries onthe Bhagavad Gita. He didn't want my mind influenced…

— Paramhansa Yogananda

Artist, gain knowledge, but know that the greatest guru of all is the guru within.

— Robert Genn

I have students that I tell, "If your book doesn't sell or you can't publish it, write another book. Quit sitting around."…

— Natalie Goldberg

My parents' selfless affection and dedication nourished and prepared me to receive the love of my guru or spiritual father, Swami Prabhupada.…

— Radhanath Swami

Guru and I had a house in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, for a while and we used to have wild parties there when…

— DJ Premier

Deep within the self is the Light of God. It radiates throughout the expanse of His creation. Through the Guru's teachings, the…

— Guru Amar Das

I learned early on that most yoga poses are about showing off. You find something amazing you can do, and suddenly, Shazam—you’re…

— Edward Vilga

While eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

Children, do not listen to those who malign masters and sages. Never listen to or indulge in derogatory talk about anyone. When…

— Mata Amritanandamayi

The number one person who needs my books is me. I'm not some sort of disinterested guru who has worked life out…

— Alain de Botton

“Once upon a time, a woman moved to a cave in the mountains to study with a guru. She wanted, she said,…

— Melody Beattie

So I think the Guru can be a delusion. But everything can be deluding. The thing central about the Guru in the…

— Joseph Campbell

“The role of SatGuru works through the Uttama acharya Sthiti (Superior Teacher position) by giving inspiration, talks, knowledge and practices and walks…

— Maitreya Rudrabhayananda

We [people] have a teacher! The teacher is ourselves! We already know everything we need to know - our challenge is to…

— Richard Bach

The wisdom or the essence of Guru Tattwa is a balance. Like when you maintain a plant, if you do not give…

— Nirmala Srivastava

I traveled around America and then at nineteen, went to Europe and hitchhiked from London to the Himalayas in India. I studied…

— Radhanath Swami

I think in college they give you a chance to really mature, form yourself and build relationships. I think that’s what a…

— Jabari Parker

It is impossible for you to judge a person about his divinity unless and until the Kundalini reaches at least this part,…

— Nirmala Srivastava

I know the guru route, I know you go sit on a mountain. But screw India. I ain't going there.

— Susan Powter

“WHEN IT MATTERS THE MOST… DON'T PLEAD THE 5TH WHEN YOU'VE BEEN TESTIFYING ALL DAY! SPEAK UP!”

— Qwana M. "BabyGirl" Reynolds-Frasier

If wisdom descends on you, youll always be a beginner. Thats the most advantageous position.

— Swami Premodaya

I bow at His Feet constantly, and pray to Him, the Guru, the True Guru, has shown me the Way.

— Guru Nanak

I work with actors who fit the bill. I have worked with Abhishek in 'Yuva,' 'Guru' and 'Raavan' because he was the…

— Mani Ratnam

I grew up watching Mickey Mouse and going to Disney World, like, 2,000 times. Mickey Mouse is like my guru.

— Greg Cipes

A guru is like a live road map. If you want to walk uncharted terrain, I think it is sensible to walk…

— Jaggi Vasudev

Yes, I believe in God, but I don't perform a daily puja. I don't have any gurus. Ek baat hai,destiny, koi cheez…

— Dhirubhai Ambani

Guru had such a different voice from most people. Plus he had a Boston accent! So, I always made sure the beats…

— DJ Premier

Madurai G. S. Mani was my guru, and later M. Balamuralikrishna taught me a lot.

— Vidyasagar

After watching Guru Dutt's films, I became a huge fan of Sahir Ludhianvi's poetry and the songs of Guru Dutt's films.

— Mahira Khan

Holy name alone is sufficient to take you back home back to godhead. However to cultivate the mood of surrender You need…

— Bhakti Charu Swami

By hearing from the Guru, we can understand what is the desire of Lord within our heart.

— Radhanath Swami

Those who worship and adore the Lord through the Guru's Word forget all their pain and suffering.

— Guru Gobind Singh

I wish I was born 20 years earlier so I could have worked with Bimal Roy, Guru Dutt, and K. Asif.

— Deepti Naval

Blessed, blessed is the True Guru, the Immaculate, Almighty Lord God, meeting Him, I meditate on the Name of the Lord.

— Guru Nanak