--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: May Thy Love shine forever on the…" description: "\"May Thy Love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion. And may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts.\" — Paramahansa Yogananda" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ea/paramahansa-yogananda-556_able_may-thy-love-shine-forever-on-the-sanctu_2636059.jpg" --- # May Thy Love shine forever on the sanctuary of my… ![“May Thy Love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion. And may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts.” quote by Paramahansa Yogananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ea/paramahansa-yogananda-556_able_may-thy-love-shine-forever-on-the-sanctu_2636059.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ea/paramahansa-yogananda-556_able_may-thy-love-shine-forever-on-the-sanctu_2636059.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6ea/paramahansa-yogananda-556_able_may-thy-love-shine-forever-on-the-sanctu_2636059.jpg) > “May Thy Love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion. And may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts.” [Paramahansa Yogananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/paramahansa-yogananda/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. May divine love illuminate personal devotion and inspire love in all hearts. **In simple terms:** Seek to spread divine love widely. Key Takeaway Cultivate love within and share it outward. Themes spirituality devotion love awakening Mood hopeful inspirational Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - prayer - community service - personal meditation - teaching Key Concepts mysticism compassion Questions to Reflect On - How can you embody divine love daily? - What actions awaken love in others? 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