Desire Quote by Paramahamsa Yogananda
““O MAN! Offer Thy labyrinthine longings into a monotheistic bonfire consecrated to the unparalleled God. Burn desire for human affection in the fire of aspiration for GOD alone, a love solitary because omnipresent! Throw faggot of ignorance to incandesce the blaze of insight! Devour all sorrows in the sorrow for God's absence. Consume all regrets in meditative bliss!””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Teachings, 1930
Renounce worldly desire to unite solely with the divine.
In simple terms: Give up love for God alone.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate pure, selfless devotion.
Themes
spirituality
renunciation
devotion
Mood
intense
devotional
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- religious study
- personal asceticism
- ethical living
Key Concepts
self‑transcendence
inner fire
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance love for others and God?
- What steps lead toward selfless devotion?
A Different Perspective
Total renunciation may be impractical for many.
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