Fitness Quote by Baba Hari Dass
“Tapas is not a penance, it's a mental training to develop will power”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Yoga Philosophy, 1990
Tapas is presented as mental discipline to strengthen will, not as punishment, highlighting its role in personal growth.
In simple terms: Tapas trains the mind, not a penance.
Key Takeaway
Use disciplined practice to build willpower.
Themes
self‑discipline
spirituality
mental training
Mood
calm
motivational
Type
advice
spiritual
When to use this quote
- yoga practice
- habit formation
- goal setting
- stress management
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental habits strengthen your will?
- How can you reframe discipline positively?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted as self‑flagellation.
![“But willpower is necessary only where _ability_ to do is lacking. Learning ... is not the training of willpower but the acquisition of the skill to inhibit parasitic action and the ability to direct clear motivations as a result of self-knowledge. [Introduction]” quote by Moshé Feldenkrais](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e1b/moshe-feldenkrais-24975_discipline_but-willpower-is-necessary-only-where-ab_2062193.jpg)
