Paramahansa Yogananda

Spiritual Teacher, Author

Paramahansa Yogananda was a spiritual teacher and author known for introducing the teachings of Kriya Yoga to the West through his book 'Autobiography of a Yogi.'

Born
January 5, 1893
Died
March 7, 1952
Quotes
351
Rank
#267

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"One may have many teachers, but only one guru, who remains as one's guru even in many different lives, until the disciple reaches the final goal of emancipation in God. You must remember this, once that relationship is formed."

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"All Nature will commune with you when you are in tune with God. Realization of this truth will make you a master of your destiny."

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"Success is hastened or delayed by one's habits."

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"As you find your soul-reservoir of peace, less and less controversy will be able to afflict your life."

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"Success is not rightly measured by wealth, prestige and power. Success is measured by the yardstick of happiness."

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"Self-realization means to know truth through yourself, and not through others. By seeking God first, through Self-realization, all things-strength, power, prosperity, wisdom, health, and immortality-will be added unto you."

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"When, by meditation, we withdraw restless thoughts from the lake of the mind, we behold our soul, a perfect reflection of Spirit."

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"Bring into play the almighty power within you, so that on the stage of life you can fulfill your high destined role."

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"The reality of my life cannot die for I am indestructible consciousness."

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"Lord Krishna... proclaims Self-realization, true wisdom, as the highest branch of all human knowledge-the king of all sciences, the very essence of dharma ("religion")-for it alone permanently uproots the cause of man's threefold suffering and reveals to him his true nature of Bliss. Self-realization is yoga or "oneness" with truth-the direct perception or experience of truth by the all-knowing intuitive faculty of the soul."

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"The scenery of mountains painted on the ever-changing azure canvas of the sky, the mysterious mechanism of the human body, the rose, the green grass carpet, the magnanimity of souls, the loftiness of minds, the depth of love - all these things remind us of a God who is beautiful and noble."

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"As you forget self in service to others, you will find that, without seeking it, your own cup of happiness will be full."

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"Calmness is the living breath of God's immortality in you."

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"We should bathe our spirits in the deep, pure feeling that stirs within us when we gaze on the glories of His creation. This is the way to know God as beauty."

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"May Thy Love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion. And may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts."

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"Behold thine immortal Self resurrected with Christ in the light of illumination, present in every soul, every flower, every atom!"

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"There is in India a story of a dying youth who, hearing the sobs of grief around him, cried: Insult me not with your cries of sympathy. When I soar to the land of eternal light and love; it is I who should feel for you. For me, disease, shattering of bones, sorrow, excruciating heartaches no more. I dream joy, I glide in joy, I breathe in joy evermore."

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"Never neglect what you can do for yourself in the form of another."

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