Paramahansa Yogananda

Be careful what you choose to do consciously, for unless your will is very strong, that is what you may have to do repeatedly and compulsively through the habit-influencing power of the subconscious mind.

Paramahansa Yogananda

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.

Paramahansa Yogananda

Before embarking on important undertakings sit quietly calm your senses and thoughts and meditate deeply. You will then be guided by the great creative power of spirit.

Paramahansa Yogananda

Beginning with the early dawn of each day, I will radiate joy to everyone I meet. I will be mental sunshine for all who cross my path. Before the unfailing light of my cheer, darkness will take flight.

Paramahansa Yogananda

Bring into play the almighty power within you, so that on the stage of life you can fulfill your high destined role.

Paramahansa Yogananda

Carrying a thought with dynamic will power means holding it until that thought pattern develops dynamic force. When a thought is made dynamic by will force, it can manifest according to the mental blueprint you have created.

Paramahansa Yogananda

Come into the silence of solitude, and the vibration there will talk to you through the voice of God.

Paramahansa Yogananda

Death is only an experience through which you are meant to learn a great lesson: you cannot die.

Paramahansa Yogananda

Do not do what you want, and then you may do what you like.

Paramahansa Yogananda

Find god – he isn’t hiding from you, you’re hiding from him.

Paramahansa Yogananda