10 Quotes on Loneliness by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

Are you struggling to cope with loneliness?

The word for solitude in Sanskrit is ekant, meaning ‘the end of loneliness’. Loneliness cannot end by changing the company, even if it is more sympathetic and understanding. It can only end when you discover your real nature for yourself.

Here are 10 quotes on Loneliness by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar that will help you overcome loneliness.

Quote #1 "Trying to fill your loneliness by looking for a companion or anything outside is not going to work. Know that you are on this planet to give something and then pack up and leave."

Quote #2 "Only spiritual elevation can take away the loneliness, not soul mates."

Quote #3 "The only people who don’t feel lonely are the ones who are connected with the being, with the self. One who is established in the Self feels no loneliness."

Quote #4 "If you serve people who need help, you will not feel alone. If you sit alone and think that others should come and serve you, then you will feel alone."

Quote #5 "When you feel lonely, sit, and meditate. Listen to bhajans or songs. Your beloved is within you. You just have to look inwards."

Try a change of perspective

Quote #6 "If you run after parties, loneliness comes to you;

If you are in the solitude of the Self, parties surround you."

Quote #7 "If you ever feel lonely and feel that no one loves you and cares for you - remember the Divine."

Quote #8 "Loneliness exists because you want to grab something from outside. Do not try to run away from loneliness. It is a blessing in disguise."

Quote #9 "If you enjoy being with yourself, you will not be a boring personality. And if your own company bores you, how boring you must be for someone else?"