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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDARealize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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Whatever I do, I do with the greatest love that I have in me. Try this, and you will see that you do not become fatigued at all. Love is one of the greatest stimulants to the will. Under the influence of love the will can do almost anything.
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Whatever you want others to be, first be that yourself. Then, you will find others responding in like manner to you.
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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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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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The kingdom of God is just behind the darkness of closed eyes, and the first gate that opens to it is your peace.
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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 purpose of the guru is not to weaken your will. It is to teach you secrets of developing your inner power, until you can stand unshaken amidst the crash of breaking worlds.
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Having lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean.
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The happiness of one’s own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one’s own happiness, the happiness of others.
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Stillness is the altar of spirit.
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Seclusion is the price of greatness.
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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.
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Truth is not afraid of questions.
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Today I forgive all those who have ever offended me. I give my love to all thirsty hearts, both to those who love me and to those who do not love me.
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Thinkers do not accept the inevitable; they turn their efforts toward changing it.
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