Acharya Balkrishna > Quotes

“The verdure of mountains enhancing the beauty of the earth is recounting us to live not only for ourselves but for others too, accepting the dichotomies (dualities) of life like heat, cold rain etc. How true this is in actuality that the greenery of land is owing to the grass, still no one recalls the grass. Likewise, greenery of this life (happiness) always inspire you to enliven not only your own but others’ lives too."- Acharya Balkrishna”
― Acharya Balkrishna

“The time is changing and not only the policy makers of India, but the whole world is realizing the importance of Ayurveda. Who could have thought some years back that people with up-bringing in cosmopolitan culture would prefer bottle gourd juice or gooseberry juice over carbonated soft-drinks in the near future.”
― Acharya Balkrishna

“On Life and Death:

"Strange is the man who every day sees death, but never notice it. Yoga compelled us to realize the science of human transition and confer a purpose to substantiate the life with knowledge and virtues." - by Acharya Balkrishna”
― by Acharya Balkrishna

“It takes time to learn the correct method of rhythmic breathing by taking deep, slow and stable breaths. Before starting the practice of Kumbhak one should have perfected deep and rhythmic breathing.”
― Acharya Balkrishna, Yog: In Synergy with Medical Science

“Acharya Balkrishna on Yog

"Who will not be delighted to behold the exotic scenery and flora of the barren lands of Himalayas. Similar is the power of Yog which beautifies the deserted life and fructifies hope in the shattered hearts. By taking refuge in Yog, the fallow mind will blossom into flowers indeed.”
― Acharya Balkrishna, Yog: In Synergy with Medical Science

“The benefits of Yog or Pranayam constitute a fact that can be established only from personal experience and regular practice.”
― Acharya Balkrishna, Yog: In Synergy with Medical Science

“The human tendency to find their sense of accomplishment within their family, caste, community, region, nation, language and religion will only lead to anarchy for others. In their particular reference framework, this whole quest is about finding one's identity, not eternal peace. The ongoing popular discourse in the world is guided by populist slogans for religion, country and community. It's selfish, misleading and is about one-upmanship. Most often, support is sought for the so called fight for identity in the name of religion and justice. Do”
― Acharya Balkrishna, Yog: In Synergy with Medical Science