Paramahansa Yogananda quotes

„The entire universe is God's cosmic motion picture, and that individuals are merely actors in the divine play who change roles through reincarnation; mankind's deep suffering is rooted in identifying too closely with one's current role, rather than with the movie's director, or God.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„forget the past, for it is gone from your domain! forget the future, for it is beyond your reach! control the present! Live supremely well now! This is the way of the wise…“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first; when you learn to live for others, they will live for you.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„Making others happy, through kindness of speech and sincerity of right advice, is a sign of true greatness. To hurt another soul by sarcastic words, looks, or suggestions, is despicable.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

Source: Where There is Light: Insight and Inspiration for Meeting Life's Challenges

„So long as we believe in our heart of hearts that our capacity is limited and we grow anxious and unhappy, we are lacking in faith. One who truly trusts in God has no right to be anxious about anything.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„Live each moment completely and the future will take care of itself. Fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of each moment.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„The power of unfulfilled desires is the root of all man's slavery“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda, book Autobiography of a Yogi

Source: Autobiography of a Yogi

„You do not have to struggle to reach God, but you do have to struggle to tear away the self-created veil that hides him from you“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda, book Autobiography of a Yogi

Source: Autobiography of a Yogi

„God is simple. Everything else is complex. Do not seek absolute values in the relative world of nature.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

Source: Autobiography of a Yogi:

„Divine incarnations do not come to bring a new or exclusive religion, but to restore the One Religion of God-realization.
Many are the churches and temples founded in his name, often prosperous and powerful, but where is the communion that he stressed — actual contact with God? Jesus wants temples to be established in human souls, first and foremost; then established outwardly in physical places of worship. Instead, there are countless huge edifices with vast congregations being indoctrinated in churchianity, but few souls who are really in touch with Christ through deep prayer and meditation.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„Be afraid of nothing. Hating none, giving love to all, feeling the love of God, seeing His presence in everyone, and having but one desire - for His constant presence in the temple of your consciousness - that is the way to live in this world.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

Source: In the Sanctuary of the Soul: A Guide to Effective Prayer

„The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„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.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself……“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda, book Autobiography of a Yogi

Source: Autobiography of a Yogi

„You have come to earth to entertain and to be entertained.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda, book Autobiography of a Yogi

Source: Autobiography of a Yogi

„If you permit your thoughts to dwell on evil you yourself will become ugly. Look only for the good in everything so you absorb the quality of beauty.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda

„Persistence guarantees that results are inevitable.“

—  Paramahansa Yogananda