Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2024: 40+ motivational quotes by Lord Krishna, Bhagavad Gita and Sadhguru you must share with loved ones

Krishna Janmashtami is a significant Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth son of Vasudeva and Devaki, born in Mathura. Lord Krishna is believed to be the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who came to earth to end evil and restore order. On this special day, devotees fast until midnight, sing devotional songs, dance, and joyfully celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna at midnight.

Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Janmashtami, is observed on the 8th day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadon according to the Hindu calendar. This year, the festival will be celebrated on Monday, August 26th, 2024.

Lord Krishna, revered as the God of love and compassion, shared profound teachings on Karma, Dharma, and Moksha with Arjuna during the Mahabharata battle. These teachings helped Arjuna overcome his doubts, leading the Pandavas to victory over the Kauravas. Lord Krishna's wisdom is captured in 700 verses of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, originally written in Sanskrit.

On the sacred occasion of Krishna Janmashtami, we bring you over 40 of the best quotes from the Srimad Bhagavad Gita, along with insightful quotes about Krishna from Sadhguru, exploring his life from a playful child to being recognized as the Divine.

Motivational quotes by Lord Krishna, Bhagavad Gita and Sadhguru on Janmashtami 2024:

• "When a person responds to the joys and sorrows of others as if they were his own, he has attained the highest spiritual union." - Lord Krishna
• "Those who are motivated only by the desire for the fruits of action are miserable, for they are constantly anxious about the results of what they do." - Lord Krishna
• "Love is not a mere sentiment. It is the ultimate truth at the heart of creation." - Lord Krishna
• "Whenever dharma declines and the purpose of life is forgotten, I manifest myself on earth. I am born in every age to protect the good, to destroy evil, and to reestablish dharma." - Lord Krishna

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• "Krishna is an irrepressible child, a terrible prankster, an enchanting flute player, a graceful dancer, an irresistible lover, a truly valiant warrior, a ruthless vanquisher of his foes, a man who left a broken heart in every home, an astute statesman and kingmaker, a thorough gentleman, a yogi of the highest order, and the most colorful incarnation of the Divine." - Sadhguru
• "Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good." - Lord Krishna
• "Perform your duty equably, abandoning all attachment to success or failure. Such equanimity is called Yoga." - Lord Krishna
• "The mind acts like an enemy for those who do not control it." - Lord Krishna
• "Even when he went to war, Krishna wore a peacock feather. He was not a vain man but absolutely committed to make every aspect of his life into a celebration. Whether it was his emotion, mind, action, or clothes ¨C he always wanted to be at his best for everyone around him. This is love." - Sadhguru

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• "If we want to be touched by the consciousness that we refer to as Krishna, we need Leela ¨C the path of the playful." - Sadhguru
• ¡°In the dark night of all beings awakes to Light the tranquil man. But what is day to other beings is night for the sage who sees.¡± -Bhagavad Gita
• "Creation is only the projection into form of that which already exists." - Lord Krishna
• "Set your heart upon your work but never its reward." - Lord Krishna
• "Just as a person discards old clothes and puts on new clothes, the soul discards old bodies and takes on new ones." - Lord Krishna
• ¡°My dear Arjuna, how have these impurities come upon you? They are not at all befitting a man who knows the value of life. They lead not to higher planets, but to infamy. O son of Prtha, do not yield to this degrading impotence, that it does not become you. Give up such petty weakness of heart and arise, O chastiser of the enemy.¡± - Lord Krishna to Arjuna

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• "A person can rise through the efforts of his own mind; he can also degrade himself. The mind is the friend of the conditioned soul, and his enemy as well." - Lord Krishna
• "We¡¯re kept from our goal not by obstacles, but by a clear path to a lesser goal." - Lord Krishna
• "In the heart of a person who is humble, patience, forgiveness, and devotion will naturally grow." - Lord Krishna
• "The essence of the early part of Krishna¡¯s life was that he turned a whole community blissfully mad about him. With his very enchanting looks, his inimitable smile, his flute, and the dance in his step, he drove people into a new kind of frenzy that they had never known before." - Sadhguru
• "You are what you believe in. You become that which you believe you can become." - Lord Krishna
• "Among all kinds of killers, time is the ultimate because time kills everything." - Lord Krishna
• ¡°If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a ?ower, a fruit or water, I will accept it.¡± - Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita
• "Soul is neither born, and nor does it die." - Lord Krishna

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• "He who has no attachments can love others, for his love is pure and divine." - Lord Krishna
• "There is neither this world nor the world beyond. nor happiness for the one who doubts." - Lord Krishna
• "Happiness Is A State Of Mind, That Has Nothing To Do With The External World." - Lord Krishna
• "Change is the law of the universe. You can be a millionaire, or a pauper in an instant." - Lord Krishna
• ¡°Death is as sure for that which is born, as birth is for that which is dead. Therefore grieve not for what is inevitable.¡± - Bhagavad Gita
• "Hell has three gates: Lust, anger, and greed." - Lord Krishna
• ¡°Seek refuge in the attitude of detachment and you will amass the wealth of spiritual awareness. The one who is motivated only by the desire for the fruits of their action, and anxious about the results, is miserable indeed.¡± - Bhagavad Gita
• "It is the blueness of the outermost ring of Krishna¡¯s aura which made him irresistibly attractive" - Sadhguru
• "When we refer to Krishna as Gopala, we are talking about him in an endearing way. When we call him Govinda, we are bowing down to him as the Divine." - Sadhguru
• "People usually recognized the divinity only in great ascetic yogis or kings. Though Krishna was just a cowherd, they could not ignore his beauty, wisdom, strength, and valor." - Sadhguru

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• "Peace begins when expectation ends." - Lord Krishna
• ¡°Krishna says: "Arjuna, I am the taste of pure water and the radiance of the sun and moon. I am the sacred word and the sound heard in air, and the courage of human beings. I am the sweet fragrance in the earth and the radiance of fire; I am the life in every creature and the striving of the spiritual aspirant¡± - Bhagavad Gita
• "A Man Is Made By His Beliefs. As He Believes. So He Becomes." - Bhagavad Gita
• ¡°Arise, slay thy enemies, enjoy a prosperous kingdom¡± - Bhagavad Gita
• "Knowingly or unknowingly, people around Krishna became extremely loving and sweet. He inspired people to their sweetness." - Sadhguru
• "The wise work for the welfare of the world, without thought for themselves." - Lord Krishna
• ¡°It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly then to live an imitation of somebody else's life with perfection.¡± - Bhagavad Gita
• "This was Krishna¡¯s sadhana ¨C he was in perfect tune with life around him. Only when you feel in tune with someone, you will feel pleasant in their presence. Otherwise, there can be discomfort." - Sadhguru

Wishing you a Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2024!

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