Active Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
“Untrained warriors are soon killed on the battlefield; so also persons untrained in the art of preserving their inner peace are quickly riddled by the bullets of worry and restlessness in active life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi, 1946
Lack of inner peace training leaves people vulnerable to anxiety and restlessness, akin to untrained soldiers dying in battle.
In simple terms: Inner peace training prevents mental distress.
Cultivate inner peace to resist worry.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- high‑stress jobs
- daily life
- conflict zones
- personal crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What practices help you maintain inner calm?
- Can inner peace be taught effectively?
Inner peace alone may not solve external problems.