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
cosmos tissues matter
The Spirit could not create matter as anything different from Itself, for it had only Itself as the tissue or material with which to build the cosmos.
determination moving past
Have the unflinching determination to move on your path unhampered by limiting thoughts of past errors.
running spiritual courage
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.
reality giving meditation
Meditation is like giving a hug to our ourselves, getting in touch whith that awesome reality in us. While meditating we feel a deep sense of intimacy with God, a love that is inexplicable.
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It doesn't matter if a cave has been in darkness for 10,000 years or half an hour, once you light a match it is illuminated.
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It is a great mistake to regard a certain object as pleasurable in itself and to store the idea of it in the mind in hope of fulfilling a want by its actual presence in the future. If objects were pleasurable in themselves, then the same dress or food would always please everyone, which is not the case.
real-friends community true-friendship
When you learn to live for others, they will live for you.
relationship kindness wall
Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations.
fear yoga stay-calm
Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.
vibrations energy atoms
Thought is the primary energy and vibration that emanated from God and is thus the creator of life, electrons, atoms, and all forms of energy.
dream reality play
Do not take life's experiences too seriously. For in reality they are nothing but dream experiences. Play your part in life, but never forget that it is only a role.
yoga calm always-be-happy
Learn to be calm and you will always be happy.
love giving world
You naturally love those who are dear to you, and you must learn to give that kind of love to the whole world.
yoga trouble harbors
Smiling away your troubles requires a clear conscience that harbors no insincerity.