Paramahansa Yogananda on happiness
Paramahansa Yogananda97 quotes“The happiness of one’s own heart alone cannot satisfy the soul; one must try to include, as necessary to one’s own happiness, the happiness of others.”
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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.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda 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.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Truth is not afraid of questions.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Whatever I do, I do with the greatest love that I have in me. Try this, and you will see that you do not become fatigued at all. Love is one of the greatest stimulants to the will. Under the influence of love the will can do almost anything.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda 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.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda 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.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Be honest with yourself. The world is not honest with you. The world loves hypocrisy. When you are honest with yourself you find the road to inner peace.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda A good rule in life is to tell yourself simply, ‘What comes of itself, let it come.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda He who conquers the mind, conquers the world.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force them.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda
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