[1] There are three types of pupils: the baby monkey, the baby cat, and the little fish. The baby monkey always clings to its mother’s back. This type of pupil is always dependent on the teacher. The kitten is always restless and runs away so his mother must constantly chase him and bring him back. This type of pupil must be chased after and caught by the master. The little fish, his eyes never close! This pupil is constantly observing and learning.
[2] If a man has valour but his sword is rusty, of what use is his valour? If a man has spiritual aspirations but his body is corrupt, of what use are his aspirations?
[3] Gu=light. Ru=ignorance. He who removes ignorance is a guru. Guru is a man who drives you from darkness to light.
[4] I live in the body, not in Mauritius, London, India, or South Africa.
[5] There is a physical need and a mental desire. Physical needs can be stopped by asanas like Virasana, Baddha Konasana, and so on. When sexual desire springs from the mind, it can be stopped by pranayama.
[6] Yesterday I told my pupils, “The maximum of what you did yesterday becomes the minimum of today.”
[7] In answer to a question about how to place the mat, which direction to face, to do yoga: “I sanctify the place where I work by yoga.”
