Many people excuse their own faults but judge other persons harshly. We should reverse this attitude by excusing others’ shortcomings and by harshly examining our own.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe time will come when mankind will begin to get away from the consciousness of needing so many material things. More security and peace will be found in the simple life.
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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Thinkers do not accept the inevitable; they turn their efforts toward changing it.
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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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You do not have to struggle to reach God, but you do have to struggle to tear away the self-created veil that hides him from you
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In the state of love, no matter what you do, it’s going to be good.
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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.
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A smooth life is not a victorious life.
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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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Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force them.
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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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Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
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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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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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No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
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I am a spark from the Infinite. I am not flesh and bones. I am light.
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