- The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success. (The
Law of Success)
Do not take life’s experiences too seriously. Above all, do not let them
you, for in reality they are nothing but dream experiences. ...If
circumstances are bad and you
- hurt
have to bear them, do not make them a part
f yourself. Play your part in life, but never forget it is only a role. What
nd
o
you lose in the world will not be a loss to your soul. Trust in God a
destroy fear, which paralyzes all efforts to succeed and attracts the very
things you fear. (Spiritual Diary)
This life is a master novel, written by God, and man would go crazy
tries to understand it by reason alone. That is why I tell you to med
more. Enlarge the magic cup of your intuition and then you will be a
hold the ocean of infinite wisdom. (Savings of Paramahansa Yoganan
- if he
itate
ble to
da) - To have any color prejudice is to discriminate against God, who is sitting in
the hearts of all the red, white, yellow, olive, and black peoples of the world.
(Man’s Eternal Quest) - True friends want nothing from you except the joy of your presence. ...No
matter what you do, they will always be your friend. (Journey to Self-
Realization)
The Best Way to Get Started with Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda’s book, Autobiography of a Yogi, continues to attract
countless readers seeking authoritative insight into metaphysical truths and Eastern
Religion. Clearly it is the place to get started. Originally introduced in book form,
it i o ection narrated by Ben Kingsley.
The book is popular because it has introduced millions of readers to Eastern
spiritual thought. The yogi begins by sharing information on his childhood and
ontinues with information on his training. The book concludes with details about
his time living and teaching in the United States. Yogananda describes and
interprets his spiritual evolution and provides an insightful look at the ultimate
mysteries of human existence. An example of his clear writing style can be found
below:
The science of Kriya Yoga, mentioned so often in these pages,
became widely known in modern India through the instrumentality of
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