Beginning with the early dawn of each day, I will radiate joy to everyone I meet. I will be mental sunshine for all who cross my path. Before the unfailing light of my cheer, darkness will take flight.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAWhatever you want others to be, first be that yourself. Then, you will find others responding in like manner to you.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.
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The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.
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Your trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you – to make you realise that you are a part of Spirit and that just behind the sparks of your life is the Flame of Infinity.
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If circumstances are bad and you have to bear them, do not make them a part of yourself.
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Never count your faults. Just see that your love for God is deeply sincere. For God doesn’t mind your imperfections: He minds your indifference.
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Freedom means the power to act by soul guidance, not by the compulsions of desires and habits. Obeying the ego leads to bondage; obeying the soul brings liberation.
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A smooth life is not a victorious life.
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Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.
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If you want to be sad, no one in the world can make you happy. But if you make up your mind to be happy, no one and nothing on earth can take that happiness from you.
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Those persons who have perceptive eyes enjoy beauty everywhere.
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The sun shines equally on diamond and charcoal, but the former has developed qualities that enable it to reflect the sunlight brilliantly, while the latter is unable to reflect the sunlight. Emulate the diamond in your dealings with people. Brightly reflect the light of God’s love.
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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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Seclusion is the price of greatness.
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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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It doesn’t matter if a cave has been in darkness for 10,000 years or half an hour, once you light a match it is illuminated.
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