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An influential spiritual teacher who introduced Kriya Yoga to the Western world. Known for his book, "Autobiography of a Yogi," he emphasized the unity of all religions and the potential for personal spiritual realization. His teachings blend Eastern philosophies with practical spiritual techniques aimed at achieving inner peace and self-realization. He founded the Self-Realization Fellowship to disseminate his teachings and promote a universal approach to spirituality. His legacy includes a significant impact on the Western understanding of meditation and spiritual practices.

Divisions are imaginary lines drawn by small minds.

Paramahamsa Yogananda

Your trials did not come to punish you, but to awaken you...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

In the state of love, no matter what you do, it's going to be good.

Paramahamsa Yogananda

This world is not the same to all people...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

No matter what you are doing, keep the undercurrent of happiness...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

People are running, running, but there is no place in the world to which they can flee to escape themselves.

Paramahamsa Yogananda

The purpose of the guru is not to weaken your will...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

If circumstances are bad and you have to bear them, do not make them a part of yourself.

Paramahamsa Yogananda

Forget the past, for it is gone from your domain...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

If you have a strong mind and plant in it a firm resolve, you can change your destiny.

Paramahamsa Yogananda

Be honest with yourself. The world is not honest with you...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

Truth is not afraid of questions.

Paramahamsa Yogananda

Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

Through the portals of silence the healing sun of wisdom and peace will shine upon you.

Paramahamsa Yogananda

If you permit your thoughts to dwell on evil you yourself will become ugly...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

God is the life behind your life, the sight behind your eyes, the taste behind your tongue...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

Whatever you want others to be, first be that yourself...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them.

Paramahamsa Yogananda

Fearlessness means faith in God: faith in his protection, His justice...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

Is a diamond less valuable because it is covered with mud? God sees the changeless beauty of our souls...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

He who conquers the mind, conquers the world.

Paramahamsa Yogananda

The entire universe is God's cosmic motion picture...

Paramahamsa Yogananda

All Nature will commune with you when you are in tune with God...

Paramahamsa Yogananda