The Art of Focus Quotes

“The guru then explained, ‘There are two stithis: sthula stithi and sukshma stithi. The text printed here is in sthula stithi (gross form), while the memorized verses that entered your consciousness are in sukshma stithi (subtle form).’ The new concept left the students inspired. The guru had added a new dimension to their learning. ‘Likewise, my dear student,’ the guru continued, ‘when we offer food to Krishna as patram or pushpam or phalam or thoyam, it is in sthula stithi, gross form, while Krishna accepts our kind offering, when offered out of bhakti, in sthula stithi; that is subtle form.”
― Gauranga Das, The Art of Focus: Through 40 Yoga Stories

“let’s not allow insects like lust, anger, greed, illusion and envy to eat us from within and wreak havoc in our lives. Rather, let’s develop positive”
― Gauranga Das, The Art of Focus: Through 40 Yoga Stories