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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDABefore embarking on important undertakings sit quietly calm your senses and thoughts and meditate deeply. You will then be guided by the great creative power of Spirit.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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Making others happy, through kindness of speech and sincerity of right advice, is a sign of true greatness. To hurt another soul by sarcastic words, looks, or suggestions, is despicable.
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Thinkers do not accept the inevitable; they turn their efforts toward changing it.
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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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Meet everybody and every circumstance on the battlefield of life with the courage of a hero and the smile of a conqueror.
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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 state of love, no matter what you do, it’s going to be good.
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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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If circumstances are bad and you have to bear them, do not make them a part of yourself.
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Forget the past, for it is gone from your domain! forget the future, for it is beyond your reach! control the present! Live supremely well now! This is the way of the wise.
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Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.
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Most of the world is like a mental hospital. Some persons are sick with jealousy, others with anger, hatred, passion. They are victims of their habits and emotions. But you can make your home a place of peace.
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Be honest with yourself. The world is not honest with you. The world loves hypocrisy. When you are honest with yourself you find the road to inner peace.
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Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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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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Change your life by changing your thoughts.
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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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Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.
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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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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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Be kind to others, so that you may learn the secret art of being kind to yourself.
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The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.
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Divisions are imaginary lines drawn by small minds.
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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.
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When you learn to get along with yourself, you will know how to get along with everybody.
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Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.
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