Death Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
““God does not want us to limit our love to the members of our family, but to learn to give that same love to the whole world. It is to teach us this that the members of our family are taken away one by one; thus we learn to turn our love to others. But if we love purely and unselfishly, and develop spiritually, we can learn the secret science of maintaining a link with our loved ones after death. The human heart is so strong, and often so unreasonable! A boy meets a girl; they fall in love with each other. They grow up, marry, have children, and think, “These are mine.” Possessiveness makes people forget they were strangers before they met, that death will sever their present relationship, and that the children they call their own have only been given to them to look after during one lifetime. When their loved ones are snatched away by death, they grieve and wonder what life is all about.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi, Paramahansa Yogananda, 1946
Love should extend beyond family, teaching us to give unselfish love universally and find spiritual continuity after death.
In simple terms: Love beyond family, spiritual continuity after death.
Key Takeaway
Practice universal compassion.
Themes
love
spirituality
loss
family
death
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- parenting
- grief counseling
- spiritual practice
- community building
Key Concepts
unconditional love
spiritual connection
impermanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you expand love beyond family?
- What practices help maintain spiritual bonds after loss?
A Different Perspective
Human love is often possessive, limiting broader compassion.
