The following quotes have been gathered from the verified writings and recorded teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. Each reflects a lifetime of wisdom that has helped millions of readers find clarity, peace, and deeper meaning.
“Change yourself and you have done your part in changing the world.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“The greater the will, the greater the flow of energy.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“Be afraid of nothing. Hating none, giving love to all, feeling the love of God, seeing His presence in everyone, and having but one desire — for His constant presence in the temple of your consciousness — that is the way to live in this world.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“The power of unfulfilled desires is the root of all man’s slavery.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“Look past the appearances of the world and you will find that the Creator is supporting all life.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“Destroy wrong thought as soon as it enters your mind by substituting good thoughts. Every morning tell your mind what kind of thoughts you want it to hold throughout the day.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“Think of the divine qualities you have within you. You are made in the image of God.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“Happiness is not a result of what we get, but of what we give.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“The entire universe is one. There is only one Self in the universe. Only God exists.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“You do not have to struggle to reach God, but you do have to struggle to tear away the self-created veil that hides him from you.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“The purpose of human life is to find God: that is the only reason for our existence on this earth.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
“Seek not happiness; it will come. Seek not peace; it will find you.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
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