No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe wave is the same as the ocean, though it is not the whole ocean. So each wave of creation is a part of the eternal Ocean of Spirit. The Ocean can exist without the waves, but the waves cannot exist without the Ocean.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
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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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If you are in a dark room, don’t beat at the darkness with a stick, but rather try to turn on the light
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The wave is the same as the ocean, though it is not the whole ocean. So each wave of creation is a part of the eternal Ocean of Spirit. The Ocean can exist without the waves, but the waves cannot exist without the Ocean.
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Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
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The 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.
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The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. If, then you experience mental resistance during meditation, remember that reluctance to meditate comes from the ego; it doesn’t belong to the soul.
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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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Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.
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Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
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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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If you have a strong mind and plant in it a firm resolve, you can change your destiny.
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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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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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