Daring Quote by Eknath Easwaran

When we truly are putting others first, we cannot but feel at peace with ourselves.

— Eknath Easwaran

The real essentials of life - compassion, kindness, good will, forgiveness - are what is fundamental to living as a true human being.

— Eknath Easwaran

At the beginning of every winter people are careful to install storm windows. These extra panes of glass protect their houses against the bitter…

— Eknath Easwaran

A calm mind releases the most precious capacity a human being can have: the capacity to turn anger into compassion, fear into fearlessness, and…

— Eknath Easwaran

Don't think the purpose of meditation is to go deep into consciousness, wrap a blanket around yourself, and say, 'How cozy! I'm going to…

— Eknath Easwaran

Meditation may require a lifetime to master, but it will have been a lifetime well spent. ... If you want to judge your progress,…

— Eknath Easwaran

“Meditation is the basis of a life of splendid health, untiring energy, unfailing love, and abiding wisdom. It is the very foundation of that…

— Eknath Easwaran

Love is so exquisitely elusive. It cannot be bought, cannot be badgered, cannot be hijacked. It is available only in one rare form: as…

— Eknath Easwaran

Meditation is warm-up exercise for the mind, so that you can jog through the rest of the day without getting agitated or spraining your…

— Eknath Easwaran

By removing that which is petty and self-seeking, we bring forth all that is glorious and mindful of the whole.

— Eknath Easwaran

As we get deeper, we move closer and closer to other people; we feel closer to life as a whole.

— Eknath Easwaran

To be secure everywhere is the mark of sophistication, to be unshakable is the mark of courage, to be permanently in love with every…

— Eknath Easwaran