Freedom means the power to act by soul guidance, not by the compulsions of desires and habits. Obeying the ego leads to bondage; obeying the soul brings liberation.
PARAMAHANSA YOGANANDAWhenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.
More Paramahansa Yogananda Quotes
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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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When you learn to get along with yourself, you will know how to get along with everybody.
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Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force them.
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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.
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Is 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.
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Stillness is the altar of spirit.
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In the spiritual life one becomes just like a little child, without resentment, without attachment, full of life and joy.
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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.
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I relax and cast aside all mental burdens, allowing God to express through me His perfect love, peace, and wisdom.
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A good rule in life is to tell yourself simply, ‘What comes of itself, let it come.
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Have only love in your heart for others. The more you see the good in them, the more you will establish good in yourself.
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Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role.
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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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It is spiritual poverty, not material lack, that lies at the core of all human suffering.
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In that power of self-control lies the seed of eternal freedom.
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