Guru Quotes

195 Guru quotes by 120 unique authors

My guru said that when he suffers, it brings him closer to God. I have found this, too. — Ram Dass
I never say I am a guru. — Paulo Coelho
No guru, no method, no teacher, just you and I and nature, and the father in the garden. — Van Morrison
Guru, God and Self are One — Ramana Maharshi
A number of Guru's feel that there is something wrong or sick about being gay. I think it really doesn't matter what your sexual preference… — Frederick Lenz
My parents' selfless affection and dedication nourished and prepared me to receive the love of my guru or spiritual father, Swami Prabhupada. My parents prepared… — Radhanath Swami
Children, we must cultivate reverence towards all great masters, monks and gurus. — Mata Amritanandamayi
Just beneath the surface of all experiences in life is God's, or the Guru's, compassionate face. — Mata Amritanandamayi
Children, we are told to make an offering at the temple or at the feet of the guru, not because the Lord or guru is… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Deciding to chant the mantra a certain number of times daily will help foster the japa habit. We should always keep a rosary with us… — Mata Amritanandamayi
You can lead a truly spiritual life while remaining a householder. You will be able to enjoy the bliss of the Self, but your mind… — Mata Amritanandamayi
While eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us and that we… — Mata Amritanandamayi
With the exception of very few who have gained higher spiritual tendencies in prior lives, Self-realization is not possible for anyone without the blessings of… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Progress is not possible without discipline. A nation, institution, family or individual can advance only by heeding the words of those who deserve respect and… — Mata Amritanandamayi
When the storm brews and the waves swell, only an experienced captain can control the ship and save it. — Mata Amritanandamayi
Ashrams and gurukulas (spiritual schools) are the pillars of spiritual culture. If we perform sadhana according to the guru's advice, we need not go anywhere… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Children, we can grow spiritually only if we see the guru as the manifestation of God. We should not accept anyone as guru before we… — Mata Amritanandamayi
The guru is not someone who is confined to the body. When there is selfless love for the guru, we will be able to see… — Mata Amritanandamayi
A person's destiny can be changed through the power of a saint. — Mata Amritanandamayi
Talking high philosophy often confuses people, but a look from an egoless person can lift the clouds of pain and despair. — Mata Amritanandamayi
Children, do not listen to those who malign masters and sages. Never listen to or indulge in derogatory talk about anyone. When we harbor negative… — Mata Amritanandamayi
The ashram is Mother's body. Mother's soul is in Her children. Children, all the service done for the ashram, is done for Mother. The ashram… — Mata Amritanandamayi
To Amma, all are Her children. In Amma's eyes no defect of Her children is serious. But when She is considered as the guru, it… — Mata Amritanandamayi
Since I was not able wholly to subscribe to any one set of beliefs advanced by any 'guru' I had to fall back on my… — Anthony Storr
It takes a long time-many incarnations of right action, good company, help of the guru, self-awakening, wisdom, and meditation-for man to regain his soul consciousness… — Paramahansa Yogananda

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