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“It’s All Reflected in Your Eyes”

Paramahansa Yogananda said: Aristotle studied physiognomy as a guide to character. Hindu teacher go deeper. They say that the main thought of all one’s incarnations are reflected in the eyes. Though the eyes reveal the whole store of the soul, … Continue reading

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Happiness Depends on This

Paramahansa Yogananda said: Happiness depends to some extent upon external conditions,  But chiefly upon mental attitudes.  In order to be happy one should have good health.  A well-balanced mind,  A prosperous life,  The right work,  A thankful heart,  And above … Continue reading

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“Behold God’s Changeless Beauty”

Paramahansa Yogananda said: The divine philosopher is a truly happy man. A spiritual poet,  He uses his imagination to envision the immortality of the soul-image of God in all beings. With faultless gaze, he peers through the windows of ever-changing … Continue reading

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“What is Self-Realization?”

Paramahansa Yogananda said: Self-realization means that we have been consciously connected with our source of being. Once we have made this connection then nothing can go wrong. 

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“Have Perfect Harmony with God”

Paramahansa Yogananda said: Jesus said: “Thy Will Be Done.” When man attunes his will with God’s will,  which is guided with wisdom, he is using Divine Will. Through the use of right techniques of meditation, developed anciently by India’s sages all … Continue reading

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“You are Truly Progressing in Spirit if”

Paramahansa Yogananda said: If you are able to free yourself from all kinds of bad habits, And if you able to do good because you want to do good, And not merely because evil brings sorrow, then you are truly … Continue reading

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“Spiritually We are to Care for Mother Nature”

Right now we see the oceans polluted and filled with plastic. But even thousands of years ago in spiritual texts, we were told to care for the planet.  Sai Baba said: “Whosoever worships the Supreme Lord should also worship Nature. … Continue reading

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“Having Divine Mother Come to Me”

Paramahansa Yogananda said this when he had the image of Divine Mother come to him out of the blue: Haloed in splendor, the Divine Mother stood before me.  Her face, tenderly smiling, was beauty itself.  “Always have I loved thee!” … Continue reading

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“Faith and Meditation”

Paramahansa Yogananda said: The Sanskrit word for faith is wonderfully expressive. It is visvas. The common literal rendering, “ to breathe easy; have trust; be free from fear.” does not convey the full meaning. Sanskrit svas refers to motions of … Continue reading

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“Before You Undertake Anything”

Paramahansa Yogananda said: Before 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. After that, you should utilize all the necessary material means … Continue reading

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