Every tomorrow is determined by every today.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThrough the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.
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Do not take life’s experiences too seriously. For in reality they are nothing but dream experiences. Play your part in life, but never forget that it is only a role.
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The sun shines equally on diamond and charcoal, but the former has developed qualities that enable it to reflect the sunlight brilliantly, while the latter is unable to reflect the sunlight. Emulate the diamond in your dealings with people. Brightly reflect the light of God’s love.
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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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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 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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Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.
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Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.
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He who conquers the mind, conquers the world.
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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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When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
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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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Be careful what you choose to do consciously, for unless your will is very strong, that is what you may have to do repeatedly and compulsively through the habit-influencing power of the subconscious mind.
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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 you learn to get along with yourself, you will know how to get along with everybody.
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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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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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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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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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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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No one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
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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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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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The 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.
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Have only love in your heart for others. The more you see the good in them, the more you will establish good in yourself.
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