A smooth life is not a victorious life.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDA
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Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda You must not let your life run in the ordinary way; do something that nobody else has done, something that will dazzle the world. Show that God’s creative principle works in you.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda In the state of love, no matter what you do, it’s going to be good.
Paramahansa YoganandaParamahansa Yogananda 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.
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