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
happiness lying self
Happiness lies in making others happy, in forsaking self-interest to bring joy to others.
conquer-the-world mind world
He who conquers the mind, conquers the world.
angel heaven earth
Humans become angels on earth, not in heaven.
angel men shy
The man form is higher than the angel form; of all forms it is the highest. Man is the highest being in creation, because he aspires to freedom.
appreciation humorous wrestling
Gandhi has sound economic and cultural reasons for encouraging the revival of cottage industries, but he does not counsel a fanatical repudiation of all modern progress. Machinery, trains, automobiles, the telegraph have played important parts in his own colossal life! Fifty years of public service, in prison and out, wrestling daily with practical details and harsh realities in the political world, have only increased his balance, open-mindedness, sanity, and humorous appreciation of the quaint human spectacle.
spirit altars stillness
Stillness is the altar of spirit.
kings war men
In the earlier days of history, kings and leaders went to the battlefield with their men; but today, those who determine that a nation will go to war remain safely behind. The next time leaders talk of warring, all the people should get together and send those leaders to the front lines. Give them a big arena with wonderfully effective ammunition, and the war will be finished in a day
loyalty law firsts
Loyalty is the first law of God.
stronger environment
Environment is stronger than will.
inspirational want infinite
Whenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.
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Change your life by changing your thoughts.
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Success is not rightly measured by the worldly standards of wealth, prestige and power. None of these bestow happiness unless they are rightly used. To use them rightly one must possess wisdom and love for God and man.
healing shining silence
Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.
smile world way
When you came into this world you cried, whereas everyone else rejoiced. During your lifetime, work and serve in such a way that when it is time for you to leave this world, you will smile at parting while the world cries for you. Hold this thought and you will always remember to consider others above yourself.