Coercion or compulsion never brings about growth. It is freedom that accelerates evolution.
Paramahansa YoganandaHe who is persistent will realize God. So try your best to make meditation a regular experience in your life.
Paramahansa YoganandaWhen 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.
Paramahansa YoganandaThrough the orifice of silence, the whole geyser of Bliss, perpetually shoots up and flows over the soul.
Paramahansa YoganandaWhy shouldn't you strengthen your own vibrations through fellowship with people seeking Self-realization, and by group meditation with them? This practice will fortify your own spiritual convictions you will find that many seemingly insuperable barriers in your life will crumble and dissolve in the waters of meditation. Your devotion and love for God will commingle with the devotion and love of others. Divine bliss will radiate from you, helping all persons you meet.
Paramahansa Yogananda