Why forgive one who wrongs you? Because if you angrily strike back you misrepresent your own divine soul nature-you are no better than your offender. But if you manifest spiritual strength you are blessed, and the power of your righteous behavior will also help the other person to overcome his misunderstanding.
Paramahansa YoganandaThinkers do not accept the inevitable; they turn their efforts toward changing it.
Paramahansa YoganandaThrough Self-realization man becomes aware of true values as to his place in the divine plan and his relation to the past, present, and future of mankind.
Paramahansa YoganandaAs God is omnipresent in the cosmos but is undisturbed by its variety, so man, who as a soul is individualized Spirit, must learn to participate in this cosmic drama with a perfectly poised and equilibrated mind.
Paramahansa YoganandaCoercion or compulsion never brings about growth. It is freedom that accelerates evolution.
Paramahansa YoganandaEvery night in sleep God takes away all your troubles to show you that you are not a mortal being; you are spirit.
Paramahansa YoganandaIt is not your passing thoughts or brilliant ideas so much as your plain everyday habits that control your life....Live simply. Donโt get caught in the machine of the worldโ it is too exacting. By the time you get what you are seeking your nerves are gone, the heart is damaged, and the bones are aching. Resolve to develop your spiritual powers more earnestly from now on. Learn the art of right living. If you have joy you have everything,so learn to be glad and contented....Have happiness now.
Paramahansa Yogananda