The greatest dread of ordinary man is death, with its rude imposition interrupting fortuitous plans and fondest attachments with an unknown and unwelcome change. The yogi is a conqueror of the grief associated with death. By control of mind and life force and the development of wisdom, he makes friends with the change of consciousness called death-he becomes familiar with the state of inner calmness and aloofness from identification with the mortal body.
Paramahansa YoganandaAs you find your soul-reservoir of peace, less and less controversy will be able to afflict your life.
Paramahansa YoganandaEverything is Spirit - in essence, though hidden in manifestation. If you had the perception, you would see God in everything.
Paramahansa YoganandaWise guidance never violates people's Free Will. A superior who demands obedience of his subordinates should show respect for their capacity to understand, and also for their Innate Right to their own Free Will.
Paramahansa YoganandaMusic that is saturated with soul force is the real universal music, understandable by all hearts.
Paramahansa YoganandaThe material and the spiritual are but two parts of one universe and one truth. By overstressing one part or the other, man fails to achieve the balance necessary for harmonious development... Practice the art of living in this world without losing your inner peace of mind. Follow the path of balance to reach the inner wondrous garden of Self-Realization.
Paramahansa Yogananda