Mysticism, poor mysticism! When it is underestimated and oversimplified, it comes down from its original sphere and stands beside religion.

Religion is to mysticism what popularization is to science.

Deliverance is not for me in renunciation. I feel the embrace of freedom in a thousand bonds of delight.

Yoga is self-conquest. Self-conquest is God-realisation. He who practises yoga does two things with one stroke: he simplifies his whole life, and he gets free access to the Divine.

Smile, smile, smile at your mind as often as possible. Your smiling will considerably reduce your mind's tearing tension.

No matter how fleeting
Your smile is,
Your smile is the very beginning
Of your wisdom-light.