In that power of self-control lies the seed of eternal freedom.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIn that power of self-control lies the seed of eternal freedom.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe soul’s first adventure is the fight between two ideas: the wish to return to earth in a human form, and the desire to feel the freedom of having no form.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAMeet everybody and every circumstance on the battlefield of life with the courage of a hero and the smile of a conqueror.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDARealize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIn the state of love, no matter what you do, it’s going to be good.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDARead a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIt is spiritual poverty, not material lack, that lies at the core of all human suffering.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDATruths 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 YOGANANDAPlay your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIn the spiritual life one becomes just like a little child, without resentment, without attachment, full of life and joy.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe rains of Life’s Blessings cannot gather on mountaintops of pride, but flow easily into valleys of humbleness.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDASeclusion is the price of greatness.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAWhen the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe greater the will, the greater the flow of energy.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDASo long as we believe in our heart of hearts that our capacity is limited and we grow anxious and unhappy, we are lacking in faith. One who truly trusts in God has no right to be anxious about anything.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAA smooth life is not a victorious life.
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