Quotes by Paramahansa Yogananda
Medicine has its limitations, Life Force has none.
The 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. . . Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.
If you want to be sad, no one in the world can make you happy. But if you make up your mind to be happy, no one and nothing on earth can take that happiness from you.
I am a spark from the Infinite.I am not flesh and bones.I am light.
Do your best and then relax. Let things go on in a natural way, rather than force them.
Be kind to others, so that you may learn the secret art of being kind to yourself.
In the spiritual life one becomes just like a little child, without resentment, without attachment, full of life and joy.
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.
A saint is a sinner who never gave up.
Nothing is impossible unless you think it is.
Realize that enough hidden strength lies within you to overcome all obstacles and temptations. Bring forth that indomitable power and energy.
Most of the world is like a mental hospital. Some persons are sick with jealousy, others with anger, hatred, passion. They are victims of their habits and emotions. But you can make your home a place of peace.
Mind is the creator of everything. You should therefore guide it to create only good. If you cling to a certain thought with dynamic will power, it finally assumes a tangible outward form. When you are able to employ your will always for constructive purposes, you become the controller of your destiny.
It is spiritual poverty, not material lack, that lies at the core of all human suffering.
God is the life behind your life, the sight behind your eyes, the taste behind your tongue, and the love behind your love. To realize this to the fullest extent is Self-realization. Without God's power you can do nothing. If you always hold this thought, you cannot go wrong, because you will have purified the temple of your mind and your soul with the vibrations of God.
Have only love in your heart for others. The more you see the good in them, the more you will establish good in yourself.
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.
Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world
When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything.
Never do anything that taints your mind. Wrong actions cause negative or evil mental vibrations that are reflected in your whole appearance and personality. Engage in those actions and thoughts that nurture the good qualities you want to have.
Your trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you - to make you realise that you are a part of Spirit and that just behind the sparks of your life is the Flame of Infinity.
Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.
Be honest with yourself. The world is not honest with you. The world loves hypocrisy. When you are honest with yourself you find the road to inner peace.
The rains of Life's Blessings cannot gather on mountaintops of pride, but flow easily into valleys of humbleness.