Spirituality is not a religion or a cult but more of a way of connecting with Self. Irrespective of your religion or cast, a good dose of spiritual quotes always helps in opening up our minds from the busy 24X7 lifestyle.

The official definition of Spirituality goes something like - Spirituality is the quality of being concerned with the human spirit or soul, as opposed to material physical things. This may or may not resonate well with all of us so, here is a small list of popular spiritual quotes to help you slow down in your life and focus on what is important for you the most.

As a disclaimer, none of these quotes are mine and simply found them online. I grouped the ones that I thought were more relevant and meaningful. The actual credit for these quotes goes to the original person who came up with them.

Religion is for people who're afraid of going to hell. Spirituality is for those who've already been there.

Sometimes I think there are only two instructions we need to follow to develop and deepen our spiritual life: slow down and let go.

In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart.

When you connect to the silence within you, that is when you can make sense of the disturbance going on around you.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

There are hundreds of paths up the mountain, all leading to the same place, so it doesn’t matter which path you take. The only person wasting time is the one who runs around the mountain, telling everyone that his or her path is wrong.

Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it

Take risks in your life - If you win, you can lead! If you lose, you can guide!

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

In a day, when you don't come across any problems - you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path

Believe nothing, no matter where you read it, or who said it, no matter if I have said it, unless it agrees with your own reason and your own common sense.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded.