Nithya Shanti Quotes And Teachings

Nithya Shanti, a former monk turned spiritual teacher, shares wisdom that often blends Eastern philosophy with modern-day insights. Here are some of his quotes and teachings:

Change is a wave… surf it.

The basis of life is absolute freedom. The purpose of life is absolute joy.

The essence of wisdom is to be aware of love. To be in awe of love.

The most important aspect of all in every Genius, is the complete alignment of their whole being with their life mission.

A Genius focus exclusively on thoughts that strengthen that mission. They mentally cancel all other ideas immediately, and persistently.

Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them.

The mind is like a parachute; it works best when it's open.

Peace is not the absence of noise, trouble, or hard work. It is to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart.

Meditation is not about turning off your thoughts; it's about realizing you are not your thoughts.

Gratitude is the wine for the soul. Go on. Get drunk.

Life is not about finding yourself, it's about creating yourself.

The greatest gift you can give someone is your presence.

Forgiveness is not about letting someone off the hook for their actions, but freeing yourself of the burden of being a victim.

Happiness comes from within. It is not dependent on external things or other people.

The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.

These quotes reflect Nithya Shanti's emphasis on inner peace, mindfulness, gratitude, and personal growth. His teachings often encourage individuals to cultivate awareness, compassion, and authenticity in their lives.