I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAYour trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you – to make you realise that you are a part of Spirit and that just behind the sparks of your life is the Flame of Infinity.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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Stillness is the altar of spirit.
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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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When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
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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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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.
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If you possess happiness you possess everything: to be happy is to be in tune with God.
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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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Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
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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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Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.
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If 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.
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Whenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.
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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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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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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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