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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIn the spiritual life one becomes just like a little child, without resentment, without attachment, full of life and joy.
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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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The rains of Life’s Blessings cannot gather on mountaintops of pride, but flow easily into valleys of humbleness.
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Truth is not afraid of questions.
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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.
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I don’t want people to think that they can attain realization simply by listening to others or by reading books. They must practice what they read and hear.
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The greater the will, the greater the flow of energy.
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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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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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Strengthen your mind and refuse to carry the burden of mental and moral weakness acquired in past years; burn them in the fires of your present divine resolutions and right activities. By this constructive attitude you will attain freedom.
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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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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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Every tomorrow is determined by every today.
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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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The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.
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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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