The 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 YOGANANDAIf you possess happiness you possess everything: to be happy is to be in tune with God.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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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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No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
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Learn to be calm and you will always be happy.
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In the state of love, no matter what you do, it’s going to be good.
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The greatest romance is with the Infinite. You have no idea how beautiful life can be. When you suddenly find God everywhere, when He comes and talks to you and guides you, the romance of divine love has begun.
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In the spiritual life one becomes just like a little child, without resentment, without attachment, full of life and joy.
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A smooth life is not a victorious life.
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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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Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force them.
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Truth is not afraid of questions.
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Change your life by changing your thoughts.
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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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Love cannot be had for the asking; it comes only as a gift from the heart of another.
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Is a diamond less valuable because it is covered with mud? God sees the changeless beauty of our souls. He knows we are not our mistakes.
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Those who are unconquered in spirit are the real successes in life. If you can so train or condition your mind that you are content regardless of what you have or do not have, and if you can stand the challenge of all your trials and remain calm-that is true happiness.
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