By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAYou 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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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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Love cannot be had for the asking; it comes only as a gift from the heart of another.
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When you meditate the glory of the Divine shines forth. You realize then that all along there was something tremendous within you and you did not know it.
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The time will come when mankind will begin to get away from the consciousness of needing so many material things. More security and peace will be found in the simple life.
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The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. If, then you experience mental resistance during meditation, remember that reluctance to meditate comes from the ego; it doesn’t belong to the soul.
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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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Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
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If you possess happiness you possess everything: to be happy is to be in tune with God.
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Truth is not afraid of questions.
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Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.
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Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
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No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
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Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.
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Stillness is the altar of spirit.
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Be careful what you choose to do consciously, for unless your will is very strong, that is what you may have to do repeatedly and compulsively through the habit-influencing power of the subconscious mind.
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