Untrained warriors are soon killed on the battlefield; so also persons untrained in the art of preserving their inner peace are quickly riddled by the bullets of worry and restlessness in active life.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe 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.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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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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As a broken microphone cannot broadcast a message, so a restless mind cannot transmit prayers to God
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I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
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I am a spark from the Infinite. I am not flesh and bones. I am light.
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Before 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.
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A good rule in life is to tell yourself simply, ‘What comes of itself, let it come.
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Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
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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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The greatest romance is with the Infinite.
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A smooth life is not a victorious life.
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So 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.
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Through every trial we grow. All suffering we experience has a meaning. Though it seems very cruel, it is like the fire that smelts the iron ore: the steel that emerges from that furnace is beautifully strong, useful for many purposes.
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He who conquers the mind, conquers the world.
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Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.
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The greater the will, the greater the flow of energy.
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