Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda, born Mukunda Lal Ghosh, was an Indian yogi and guru who introduced millions of westerners to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his book, Autobiography of a Yogi...
NationalityIndian
ProfessionYoung Adult Author
Date of Birth5 January 1893
CountryIndia
country glowing community
Extend the boundaries of the glowing kingdom of your love, gradually including your family, your neighbors, your community, your country, all countries -- all living sentient creatures.
thinking impossible nothing-is-impossible
Nothing is impossible unless you think it is.
hurt mean thinking
I could not think of being unkind, even to a mortal enemy. It would hurt me. I see so much unkindness in the world, and there is no excuse for me to add to it. When you love God, and when you see God in every soul, you cannot be mean. If someone behaves hurtfully toward you, think of the best ways to behave lovingly toward him...
thinking body immortal-life
Do not think of yourself as the body, but as the joyous consciousness and immortal life behind it.
thinking hiding
Find god - he isn't hiding from you, you're hiding from him.
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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.
struggle two force
There are always two forces warring against each other within us.
god sleep night
Every night in sleep God takes away all your troubles to show you that you are not a mortal being; you are spirit.
thinking littles autobiography-of-a-yogi
Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.
thinking personality patterns
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.
lying greatest-treasure soul
What you are is much greater than anything or anyone else you have ever yearned for. God is manifest in you in a way that He is not manifest in any other human being. Your face is unlike anyone else's, your soul is unlike anyone else's, you are sufficient unto yourself; for within your soul lies the greatest treasure of all - God.
death thinking body
It is foolish to be afraid of death. Just think. No more repaired tires on the body vehicle, no more patchwork living.
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We do not always see the things that are nearest to us. We pass by riches that lie close at hand and chase after rainbows.
inspiration addiction environment
Environment is of supreme importance. It is greater than will power.