Pandurang Shastri Athavale was an Indian philosopher, spiritual leader, social reformer and Hinduism revivalist, who founded the Swadhyaya Parivar (Swadhyaya Family) in 1954. He was known for his philosophy of Integral Humanism and his efforts to spread the Swadhyaya movement, which focuses on self-study, service to humanity and devotion to God. He was also awarded the Templeton Prize in 1997 for his work in promoting peace and harmony among different religions. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Pandurang Shastri Athavale on patience.
Neither the military might nor the economic and technological development makes a nation great. It is made great by it's citizens with Self Respect and Integrity ingrained in their lives. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Love - Truth-seeking The strength of Truth lies in Love and the strength of Love lies in Truth. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Devotion does not mean only Chanting praise and singing glory of God, nor fasting and offerings made to God. Devotion is a specific attitude towards life and existence. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Fearlessness is a result of faith in oneself and faith in God. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Devotion (Bhakti) includes Sentimental Devotion (Bhav Bhakti) and Devotion through action (Kruti Bhakti). — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Action not backed by knowledge and knowledge not translatable into action, both can not stand the test of time. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Devotion is the realization that wealth, education and power are God given gifts and not the endowments of fate. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
An enlightened society is one where all people - the rich and the poor, the literate and the illiterate, the black and the white, men and women - live happily as children of the same Lord. Thus experiencing the brotherhood of men under the fatherhood of God. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Knowledge, Action and Devotion are complementary to each other. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
That which takes us nearer to the Almighty (Sat) is truth. Truth needs no external support to sustain or promote itself. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
To achieve progress and development it is necessary to bring about co-ordination between liberty and security through Devotion. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
It is essential that in a society, divine thoughts and power should co-exist. Simple Faith, not backed by material forces, is weak and Strength without touch of Divinity is monstrous. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Even if one is not hungry and although eat is called HumanBeing Even though one is hungry and although does not eat is HumanBeing — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Bhakti is a Social Force — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Only he who accepts clashes and conflicts in life, loves life. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Universal brotherhood under the fatherhood of God. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
The most Superior amongst the colors in the universe is the color of Devotion. — Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Life Lessons by Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Pandurang Shastri Athavale taught the importance of selfless service and spiritual growth. He believed that all religions should be respected and that the best way to bring about social change is through education and personal transformation. His work emphasizes the importance of compassion and understanding in creating a more just and equitable society.
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