Through every trial we grow. All suffering we experience has a meaning. Though it seems very cruel, it is like the fire that smelts the iron ore: the steel that emerges from that furnace is beautifully strong, useful for many purposes.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAIf you want to be sad, no one in the world can make you happy. But if you make up your mind to be happy, no one and nothing on earth can take that happiness from you.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
-
-
Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
A good rule in life is to tell yourself simply, ‘What comes of itself, let it come.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
It doesn’t matter if a cave has been in darkness for 10,000 years or half an hour, once you light a match it is illuminated.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
Truth is not afraid of questions.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
The greatest romance is with the Infinite.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
When the mind is strong and the heart is pure, you are free.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
The greatest romance is with the Infinite. You have no idea how beautiful life can be. When you suddenly find God everywhere, when He comes and talks to you and guides you, the romance of divine love has begun.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
The kingdom of God is just behind the darkness of closed eyes, and the first gate that opens to it is your peace.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
So long as we believe in our heart of hearts that our capacity is limited and we grow anxious and unhappy, we are lacking in faith. One who truly trusts in God has no right to be anxious about anything.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
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.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
When you learn to get along with yourself, you will know how to get along with everybody.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA -
We are what we think we are. The habitual inclination of our thoughts determines our talents and abilities, and our personality. So whatever you want to be, start to develop that pattern now.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA