"That was my childhood. I grew up with the monks, studying Sanskrit and meditating for hours in the morning and hours in the evening, and going once a day to beg for food"
- Satish Kumar
About this Quote
Satish Kumar's quote talks with the life he led as a child. He was increased by monks, and also his days were loaded with examining Sanskrit as well as meditating. He was taught to practice meditation for hrs in the morning and hours in the evening, and also to head out once daily to plead for food. This quote speaks with the dedication as well as technique that was instilled in him from a young age. It also talks with the humbleness as well as selflessness that was taught to him by the monks. His quote is a testimony to the power of the mentors of the monks, as well as how they shaped his life and also his values. It is a suggestion of the importance of having a strong structure in life, and of the power of commitment as well as technique.
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