Paramahansa Yogananda, was an Indian Hindu monk, yogi and guru who introduced millions to the teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga.
Pompa Sen
Yogananda, born as Mukunda Lal Ghosh; on January 5, 1893, in Gorakhpur, into a devout Bengali family.
From his earliest years, it was evident to those around him that the depth of his awareness and experience of the spiritual was far beyond the ordinary.
“The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.”
“Do not do what you want, and then you may do what you like.”
“Every tomorrow is determined by every today.”
“Forget the past, for it is gone from your domain! Forget the future, for it is beyond your reach! Control the present! Live supremely well now! This is the way of the wise.”
“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.”
“Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.”
“Having lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean.”
“The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.”
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