Truths are not truths to you unless you realize them within yourself. Without realization, they are just ideas. For spiritual perception, spiritual consciousness, lies not in vague theological ideas, but in the acquisition of Self-realization.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe wave is the same as the ocean, though it is not the whole ocean. So each wave of creation is a part of the eternal Ocean of Spirit. The Ocean can exist without the waves, but the waves cannot exist without the Ocean.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
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I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.
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Be honest with yourself. The world is not honest with you. The world loves hypocrisy. When you are honest with yourself you find the road to inner peace.
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People are running, running, but there is no place in the world to which they can flee to escape themselves. Ultimately, each one must face himself.
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Whenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.
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Fearlessness means faith in God: faith in his protection, His justice, His wisdom, His mercy, His love, and His Omnipresence… To be fit for Self-realization man must be fearless.
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Before embarking on important undertakings sit quietly calm your senses and thoughts and meditate deeply. You will then be guided by the great creative power of Spirit.
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In the state of love, no matter what you do, it’s going to be good.
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You must not let your life run in the ordinary way; do something that nobody else has done, something that will dazzle the world. Show that God’s creative principle works in you.
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Divisions are imaginary lines drawn by small minds.
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Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.
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You do not have to struggle to reach God, but you do have to struggle to tear away the self-created veil that hides him from you
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Learn to be calm and you will always be happy.
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