Ability Quote by Anonymous
“This inner peace of mind occurs on three levels of understanding. Physical quietness seems the easiest to achieve, although there are levels and levels of this too, as attested by the ability of Hindu mystics to live buried alive for many days. Mental quietness, in which one has no wandering thoughts at all, seems more difficult, but can be achieved. But value quietness, in which one has no wandering desires at all but simply performs the acts of his life without desire, that seems the hardest.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, translation unknown
Three levels of inner peace: physical calm, mental stillness, and desire‑free action, each deeper than the last.
In simple terms: Calm body, calm mind, calm desire.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate stillness at each level.
Themes
inner peace
mindfulness
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Meditation retreats
- daily mindfulness
- stress reduction
Key Concepts
Hindu mysticism
levels of consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice desire‑free action daily?
- What obstacles arise in mental quietness?
A Different Perspective
Achieving higher levels may be impractical for many.
