Meditation Quotes by Paramahansa Yogananda

By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.

— Paramahansa Yogananda

The more you meditate, the more helpful you can be to others, and the more deeply you will be in tune with…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

In meditation...the power of God begins to reflect in the clear waters of your consciousness.

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Careless indifference and bodily restlessness in meditation cause negative vibrations.

— Paramahansa Yogananda

The kingdom of God is just behind the darkness of closed eyes, and the first gate that opens to it is your…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Come into the silence of solitude, and the vibration there will talk to you through the voice of God.

— Paramahansa Yogananda

He who is persistent will realize God. So try your best to make meditation a regular experience in your life.

— Paramahansa Yogananda

“Meditation utilises concentration in its highest form. Concentration”

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Group Meditation is a castle that protects the new spiritual aspirants as well as the veteran meditators. Meditating together increases the degree…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Untrained warriors are soon killed on the battlefield; so also persons untrained in the art of preserving their inner peace are quickly…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy. If, then you experience mental resistance during…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

To commune daily with God in deep meditation, and to carry His love and guidance with you into all your dutiful activities,…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

“The master never counseled slavish belief. ‘Words are only shells,’ he said. ‘Win conviction of God’s presence through your own joyous contact…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

By the definite science of meditation known for millenniums to the yogis and sages of India, and to Jesus, any seeker of…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

The yogi should meditate on a firm seat, one that is clean - untainted by dirt or unspiritual vibrations of others. The…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Just behind the darkness of closed eyes shines the light of God. When you behold that light in meditation, hold onto it…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Ever-new Joy is God. He is inexhaustible; as you continue your meditations during the years, He will beguile you with an infinite…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Why shouldn't you strengthen your own vibrations through fellowship with people seeking Self-realization, and by group meditation with them? This practice will…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

It takes a long time-many incarnations of right action, good company, help of the guru, self-awakening, wisdom, and meditation-for man to regain…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

The way to freedom is through service to others. The way to happiness is through meditation and being in tune with God...…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

When, by meditation, we withdraw restless thoughts from the lake of the mind, we behold our soul, a perfect reflection of Spirit.

— Paramahansa Yogananda

It is better to meditate a little bit with depth than to mediate long with the mind running here and there. If…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Before embarking on important undertakings sit quietly calm your senses and thoughts and meditate deeply. You will then be guided by the…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Work for god, love god alone, and be wise with god. When an ordinary man puts the necessary rime and enthusiasm into…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

When you meditate the glory of the Divine shines forth. You realize then that all along there was something tremendous within you…

— Paramahansa Yogananda

Meditation is like giving a hug to our ourselves, getting in touch whith that awesome reality in us. While meditating we feel…

— Paramahansa Yogananda