Bases Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
“The true basis of religion is not belief, but intuitive experience. Intuition is the soul’s power of knowing God. To know what religion is really all about, one must know God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi, 1946, Paramahansa Yogananda
Religion is rooted in direct, intuitive experience of the divine, not mere belief.
In simple terms: Experience, not belief, defines faith.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner intuition.
Themes
spirituality
experience
faith
intuition
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- spiritual study
- personal crisis
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Mysticism
inner knowing
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern genuine intuition?
- Can experience replace doctrine?
A Different Perspective
Intuition can be subjective and hard to verify.
