B efore embarking on important undertakings, sit quietly, calm your senses and thoughts and meditate deeply. You will then be guided by the great creative power of Spirit. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
S o 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. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
T he true basis of religion is not belief, but intuitive experience. Intuition is the soul’s power of knowing God. To know what religion is really all about, one must know God. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
H aving lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
T he wave is the same as the ocean, though it is not the whole ocean. So each wave of creation is a part of the eternal Ocean of Spirit. The Ocean can exist without the waves, but the waves cannot exist without the Ocean. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
S elf-realization is the knowing in all parts of body, mind, and soul that you are now in possession of the kingdom of God; that you do not have to pray that it come to you; that God’s omnipresence is your omnipresence; and that all that you need to do is improve your knowing. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
T he secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
I t is not your passing thoughts or brilliant ideas so much as your plain everyday habits that control your life. Live simply; don’t get caught in the machine of the world— it is too exacting. By the time you get what you are seeking your nerves are gone, the heart is damaged, and the bones are aching. Resolve to develop your spiritual powers more earnestly from now on. Learn the art of right living. If you have joy you have everything, so learn to be glad and contented. Have happiness now. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
Y ou 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. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
B e afraid of nothing. Hating none, giving love to all, feeling the love of God, seeing His presence in everyone, and having but one desire - for His constant presence in the temple of your consciousness - that is the way to live in this world. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
R emain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
T he season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
K indness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
T he power of unfulfilled desires is the root of all man’s slavery Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
P ersistence guarantees that results are inevitable. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
F orget the past, for it is gone from your domain. Forget the future, for it is beyond your reach. Control the present; live supremely well now. This is the way of the wise. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
I f you permit your thoughts to dwell on evil, you yourself will become ugly. Look only for the good in everything so you absorb the quality of beauty. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
T here is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first; when you learn to live for others, they will live for you. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
Y ou have come to earth to entertain and to be entertained. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
L ive each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
Y ou 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. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
B e as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
L ive quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share
M aking others happy, through kindness of speech and sincerity of right advice, is a sign of true greatness. To hurt another soul by sarcastic words, looks, or suggestions, is despicable. Paramhansa Yogananda quote, Hinduism, Kriya Yoga share