By smartcubs “Autobiography of a Yogi” by Paramahansa Yogananda is a spiritual classic that offers profound insights into the life and teachings of the author. Here are some memorable quotes from the book:
Inspirational Quotes from “Autobiography of a Yogi”
- On the Nature of Life:
- “You may control a mad elephant; you may shut the mouth of the bear and the tiger; ride the lion and play with the cobra; by alchemy you may earn your livelihood; you may wander through the universe incognito; make vassals of the gods; be ever youthful; you may walk on water and live in fire: but control of the mind is better and more difficult.”
- On Meditation:
- “The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. If, then, you experience the bliss of meditation, you will be serving both God and the world.”
- On Spiritual Progress:
- “Read a little, meditate more, think of God all the time.”
- On Divine Love:
- “Let my soul smile through my heart and my heart smile through my eyes, that I may scatter rich smiles in sad hearts.”
- On the Purpose of Life:
- “The goal of life is to know yourself and become completely one with the creator.”
- On the Power of Thoughts:
- “Thoughts are universally and not individually rooted; a truth cannot be created, but only perceived.”
- On the Guru-Disciple Relationship:
- “When the disciple is ready, the Master appears.”
- On Overcoming Challenges:
- “Man’s eternal quest is to break his imprisonment in the material world and achieve his reunion with God.”
- On Inner Peace:
- “Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.”
- On Spiritual Experience:
- “Many a morning and evening found me at the lake, practicing the prescribed yoga exercises. As a great devotee of divine Mother, I knew that it was She who had been advising and teaching me.”