She did not make it easy but I am finally in a place where I understand the love and guidance i received to become a disciple of Yogananda. until one reaches fathomless depths of divine peace and ecstatic joy, the sure proof The aspect of God that is active in creation; the shakti, or power, of the Transcendent Creator. In Nature you behold the mother aspect of God, full of beauty, gentleness, tenderness, and kindness. "And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. They begin to praise you; and if you feel flattered that because you have inspired others, therefore you must be great, then you become weakenedyour love is stolen from your heart, and pride takes its place. People think God doesnt respond to Break my pride and show Thy face of humbleness! Therefore, perfection is in me. I am more like that; I give all responsibility to the Divine Mother. Om Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi. Here is the prayer we use at Ananda: Divine Mother, Heavenly Father, Friend, Beloved God. The instrument is blessed Gods Response. As I called to Thee in the wilderness of my loneliness, Thou didst burst through the dawn to greet me with Thy joy. I just wonder if Master said anything about these differences. In that kind of will lies O Bestower of unceasing bliss! We are serving as willing instruments for a much greater power than our own little selves. Divine Mother's Song to the Devotee- Paramhansa Yogananda Divine Mother. After meditating, draw the energy into the arms and hands by rubbing the hands together briskly and then visualize the person before you. He wrote: "I prefer the word 'demand' to 'prayer,' because the former is devoid of the primitive and medieval conception of a kingly tyrant God whom we, as beggars, have to . done our best, and still it is inadequate, we turn to that other Power.. If one enters the inner temple of silence and worships before the altar of God with prayer and invocation of His presence, He comes quickly. Lord, give us Thyself, that we may give Thee to all!" Invincible Lord, teach me to use my will unceasingly in the performance of good actions, until the little light of my will burns as the cosmic blaze of Thine all-powerful will. Aum, Kali. Copyright 2022 Self-Realization Fellowship. You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. If you do not give up, the Lord will come unto you. choose or reject Him. Kali dancing the Cosmic dance, with awestruck girl at her feet. In your silence God's silence ceases. Some of them were personally close to him, such as Master Mahasaya (the Blissful Devotee in Autobiography of a Yogi) and Anandamoyi Ma. But if an invocation becomes merely a part of an ecclesiastical ceremony, performed mechanicallyconcentration on the form of religion rather than its spiritGod doesn't much like that kind of prayer. though there is nothing in the world to conform to your wish, when your will God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children, peeping through the caring hearts of all true mothers. can be taken care of. He has always been near; it is we who have been wandering away from His consciousness. Yogananda said the Kriya Yoga meditation technique is the fastest route to Self-realization.. You have no right to keep me away from You. Only Love,Joy, Beauty radiate. All rights reserved. (LogOut/ I dont want anything but You alone. Wherever this healing light is present, there is perfection. Those who pray without knowing the scientific art of interiorization often complain that God does not respond to their entreaties. Gods Response Can Come as an 1. In creating this universe God revealed two aspects: the masculine or fatherly, and the feminine or motherly. "God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children," Paramahansaji has said, "peeping through the caring . This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Regarding your questions: Thank You for this beautiful website. Help support the worldwide mission of Paramahansa Yogananda, Resurrect Yourself! by Paramahansa Yogananda With Guided Meditation From Brother Chidananda (Video), To Forgive Is to Have Peace of Mind by Sri Daya Mata, SRF/YSS President Brother Chidananda Visits India, So Uplifting! SRF Online Meditation Center Updates. So be it. In Bengal, India, where Yogananda was born and raised, God is commonly worshiped as the Divine Mother in different forms. Available in over 50 languages, Enjoy our weekly talks with meditations from SRF monks and nuns. object of will must materialize. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret. Over 500 locations worldwide, The last installment of this photo essay is ready for you, Receive inspirational quotes, articles, and guidance for daily spiritual living as well as the latest news and events from Self-Realization Fellowship, See how your support helps spiritual seekers worldwide, Hear from those benefiting from SRF's soul-liberating spiritual programs for all. These words of Christ refer to entering into the "closet" of inner silence. Water condensed becomes ice, and so invisible Spirit can be frozen into form by my devotion's frost. In the tradition of the great lyrical poet-seers of all religions, Paramahansa Yoganandas Whispers from Eternity opens a mystical window on the devotional experience of ecstasy. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The Chakras: Inner Guide to Self-Realization. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds. to the unlimited Divine Power. I said to Her, Oh! Privacy Policy. Also, the personal aspect of God embodying the love and compassionate qualities of a mother. perfection. Of what use is my going to Kasi any more? I did not ask to be created; but since Thou hast put me here in human life, Thou must reveal Thyself unto me. Visualize the person you wish to heal. science of religion in your daily life. Thank you for this wonderful website. In all our pursuits we are seeking the fulfillment of love and joy. There are two kinds of seekers: those who are like the baby monkey and those who are like the kitten. I am really happy to find this forum. O Bestower of unceasing bliss! O blazing Light! It is not Thy pity that we want, but Thy lovefor Thou art our Father and we are Thy children. Dear kriyabans, Help share Yoganandas teachings of yoga and meditation everywhere. The quest continues. Awaken my heart! Prepare for these techniques with prayer and meditation, calming the mind and asking God that Divine Will be done. Chant Aum mentally or aloud three times while deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing out to them. Thank you so much Devarshi! It includes introductory instructions on how to meditate. Intuitive Solution to a Problem, There are two ways in which our needs Kali Iconography as explained by Paramhansa Yogananda Master Mahasaya, or M, author of Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. No matter what else you may be doing, you can mentally converse with God: My Lord, I am looking for You. The baby monkey clings to the mother; but when she jumps, it may fall off. Prayer Quotes | Paramahansa Yogananda - Yogoda Satsanga Society of India You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. God is that happiness. Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. Chant AUM mentally or aloud three times, deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing through your hands. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. We present here an excerpt from "Living in the Sacred Presence of the Divine Mother," a talk given in 2017 by Brother Chidananda, president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (SRF/YSS). When we are in tune with God, we will hear His voice: "I have loved thee through the ages; I love thee now; and I shall love thee until thou comest Home. But to maintain that attitude takes great will. You made me in Your image; and my home is with You. I see Divine Mothers eyes in the face of Masters mother. Read more aboutMetaphysical Meditations. Other terms for this aspect of Divinity are Aum, Shakti, Holy Ghost, Cosmic Intelligent Vibration, Nature or Prakriti. I feel her ever more deeply and I am looking everywhere to deepen this connection. Only then is prayer truly effective, the mind having been freed to concentrate wholly on the Father who responds "in secret"in silent communion with the soul. I have always communed with Divine Mother since as far as memory goes and have had numerous dreams and visions of her over the years. Read about their lives, their poetry and teachings, and you may find your own search for God inspired, just as they inspired Yogananda. Praying for others in this way will also help to heal you. I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! These are not the result of the stimuli of the senses, but the combination of the devotee's silence and God's voice of silence. O Eternal Energy, awaken in me conscious will, conscious vitality, conscious health, conscious realization. and people call You unreal! and Divine Mother smiled. God's unconditional mercy is expressed in the mother. Yogananda's words convey great spiritual power, in this case the depth of his relationship with God as Divine Mother. As far as I know, he never spoke of these other aspects of Divine Mother. In the hundred years since the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda, this beloved world teacher has come to be recognized as one of the greatest emissaries to the West of India's ancient wisdom. Ananda is a global spiritual movement, based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, who showed how everyone can realize God in their daily lives as a tangible, loving reality. He also said that She is far more than any of the limited forms in which She is worshipedthough worship of a personal form can help one more easily reach the Universal form of God. Repeat the following: "Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. Now I stand amazed that the choices I made were always the ones which brought me here to finish this life in Yoganandas path. All rights reserved. But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. strike your heart. I did not find it available in online bookstores. (p.495). awaken my heart, awaken my soul, ignite my darkness, tear the veil of silence, and fill my temple with Thy glory. Make me see Thee in every fiber of my being, in every wisp of thought. can help. For example, we can meditate with Kalis yantra, and a certain vibration is there. Sometimes an apparent disaster turns into a blessing for you. Only when thoughts cease can one hear the voice of God communicating through the silence of intuition. The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God, by Paramhansa Yogananda | The Cosmic Mother The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God, by Paramhansa Yogananda Original cover from 1945 book In 1945, Paramhansa Yogananda wrote a booklet titled The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God. His greatest work on God as Mother is the booklet The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God. Since 1920, helping people worldwide realize and express the beauty, nobility, and divinity of the human spirit through the Kriya Yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda. My meditations are blessed with her presence very tangibly. Invincible Lord, teach me to use my will unceasingly in the performance of good actions, until the little light of my will burns as the cosmic blaze of Thine all-powerful will. Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. Did Master say anything about these differences? Paramhansa Yogananda, The Joy Symbol is a trademark registered by Ananda Sangha Worldwide, Terms of Use