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“Not even the deepest sleep will give you such a rest as meditation can. The mind goes on jumping even in deepest sleep. Just those few moments in meditation your brain has almost stopped. ... You forget the body. ... You feel such pleasure in it. You become so light. This perfect rest we will get…” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“Not even the deepest sleep will give you such a rest as meditation can. The mind goes on jumping even in deepest sleep. Just those few moments in meditation your brain has almost stopped. ... You forget the body. ... You feel such pleasure in it. You become so light. This perfect rest we will get in meditation.”

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

Meditation offers a depth of rest and lightness that even deep sleep cannot match, quieting the mind and body.

In simple terms: Meditation gives deeper peace than sleep.

Key Takeaway

Practice meditation for profound calm.

Themes

meditation rest mindfulness inner peace

Mood

calm hopeful

Type

spiritual self‑help

When to use this quote

  • stressful work
  • nighttime anxiety
  • health routines

Key Concepts

consciousness neuroplasticity spiritual practice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What prevents you from meditating regularly?
  • How can you integrate short meditations into daily life?
A Different Perspective

Meditation requires discipline and may be challenging for beginners.

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