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 YOGANANDANever count your faults. Just see that your love for God is deeply sincere. For God doesn’t mind your imperfections: He minds your indifference.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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Nothing is impossible unless you think it is.
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Change your life by changing your thoughts.
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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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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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Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.
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By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
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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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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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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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Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.
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People are running, running, but there is no place in the world to which they can flee to escape themselves. Ultimately, each one must face himself.
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Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
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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.
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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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Having lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean.
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