It is spiritual poverty, not material lack, that lies at the core of all human suffering.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIt is spiritual poverty, not material lack, that lies at the core of all human suffering.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAA smooth life is not a victorious life.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIn that power of self-control lies the seed of eternal freedom.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDABe kind to others, so that you may learn the secret art of being kind to yourself.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDABy the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIs 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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAMany 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 YOGANANDANo one appears on our stage unless the director has placed them there for our benefit.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAChange your life by changing your thoughts.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDASince you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAAs a broken microphone cannot broadcast a message, so a restless mind cannot transmit prayers to God
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAThe greatest romance is with the Infinite.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAWhatever 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 YOGANANDABeginning 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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAChange yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAWhenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.
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