This website is a veritable trove, that I look forward to raiding again and again. Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. Visualization for Planetary Healing. What joy! Yogananda's Healing Prayer Techniques - Ananda India Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. To utter God with Wherever this healing light is present, there is perfection. The Lord of Universes is so humble that He The Hindu scriptures . Like an insistent child, constantly call to the Divine Mother until She says: All right, what is it you want? She is so busy with creation, She doesnt reply at once; but to the naughty child who cries and cries for Her, She will come. From a Christmas Vision he had in 1936 (taken from an old magazine): Rub the palms of your hands together briskly, then hold up your hands and chant AUM three times, sending healing energy to that person. Just a little touch of this sweetness is enough to have us desire nothing morecant wait to get to the meditation room, to get still again, to be able to feel some of this divine nectar. Even true devotees think sometimes changes are possible through prayer. believe may help. O Divine Mother, break the dawn and show Thy face of light! A collection of more than 300 universal prayers, affirmations, and visualizations, this book is for both beginners and experienced meditators an indispensable guide to awaken the boundless joy, peace, and inner freedom of the soul. I want to go Home. Heavenly Father, teach me to remember Thee in poverty or prosperity, in sickness or health, in ignorance or wisdom. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. This Jesus Christ, Great Masters of India, and beloved Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, we humbly bow at Thy feet. But the urge to seek Him is drowned in the urge to indulge in sense pleasures. Regarding your questions: I had to leave that particular group and Divine Mother made it possible for me to move and make a living. Devotion shown to God always evokes some form of plain or O Bestower of unceasing bliss! But when we come to the point of saying, Everything I God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children, Paramahansaji has said, peeping through the caring hearts of all true mothers.. Prepare for these techniques with prayer and meditation, calming the mind and asking God that Divine Will be done. Keep on until you feel that your heart is bursting with longing for God and you are crying inside, without crying outwardly. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds. Thou art in all Thy children Thou art in (name). Every night in meditation, throw yourself at the feet of the Lord. And thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly" (Matthew 6:5, 6). Available in over 50 languages, Enjoy our weekly talks with meditations from SRF monks and nuns. A collection of more than 300 universal prayers, affirmations, and visualizations, this book is for both beginners and experienced meditators an indispensable guide to awaken the boundless joy, peace, and inner freedom of the soul. That is why I like to relate to God not as the grim Deity of some prophets, but as the Mother Divine waiting to forgive all and take them back after their freewill wanderings on the error-strewn pathways of incarnations. the Father, and the Father wills that your desire be fulfilled. In creating this universe God revealed two aspects: the masculine or fatherly, and the feminine or motherly. This reverence to the Infinite, God, is essential for true spiritual healing. The motive behind the evil ways of even the greatest sinner is that he expects to attain there from something that will lead to happiness. Below are a few ideas that might help you get started: Have you, Paramhansa Yogananda said that natural calamities such as earthquakes and hurricanes are the result of the excessive build-up of negative thoughts and emotions around the world. Break my pride and show Thy face of humbleness! Break my wisdom and show Thy face of perfection! Destroy the wall of my ignorance, and appear unto me in all Thy splendour. 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. does not speak, lest in so doing He influence the devotees use of free will to we can go to a doctor for medical treatment. Break my feelings and show Thy face of love! It included that, yes, but was not limited to it. That is God's means of expression. Water condensed becomes ice, and so invisible Spirit can be frozen into form by my devotion's frost. done our best, and still it is inadequate, we turn to that other Power.. Under all circumstances health or sickness, riches or poverty, sunshine or gray clouds your feeling must remain unruffled. When you continuously work that will through But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. When we think deeply enough, we find an answer within. Aum, Guru. So when trouble comes, dont think that She is punishing you; Her hand overshadowing you holds some blessing as it reaches out to bring you nearer to Her. awaken my heart, awaken my soul, ignite my darkness, tear the veil of silence, and fill my temple with Thy glory. You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you dont wonder why the Mother placed you there. ALBUMS TOP TRACKS SIMILAR ARTISTS But I do not care to be a part of it, except to do Your will. Father, teach me to include the prosperity of others in the pursuit of my own prosperity. O Spirit, make my soul Thy temple, but make my heart Thy beloved home where Thou wouldst dwell with me in ease and everlasting understanding. Yoganandaji reveals the innermost essence of this majestic scripture who we are, why we were created, and our place and purpose in the vast cosmic scheme of things. 2. Now I stand amazed that the choices I made were always the ones which brought me here to finish this life in Yoganandas path. Lessons subscriptions Change your contact info View Lessons Auxiliary Content Make a Donation, Your digital spiritual companion for study, meditation, and inspiration (newly expanded), A 9-month in-depth course on meditation and spiritual living, Further guidance and additional techniques, A magazine devoted to healing of body, mind and soul, Your digital spiritual companion for study, meditation, and inspiration. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. The wisdom of a Mother. Other terms for this aspect of Divinity are Aum, Shakti, Holy Ghost, Cosmic Intelligent Vibration, Nature or Prakriti. The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. Unless there is simultaneously an increasing intensity of zeal and love for God, loud prayer can thus be spiritually dangerous. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. A subsistent inner happiness Break my pride and show Thy face of humbleness! according to their wishes until they have fulfilled His desire for their I touched Thy tenderness in the softness of the lily. But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. Chant Aum mentally or aloud three times while deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing out to them. Also, the personal aspect of God embodying the love and compassionate qualities of a mother. 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, From the Wisdom Legacy of He may be sought as the Absolute; as one of His manifest eternal qualities, such as love, wisdom, bliss, light; in the form of an ishta (deity); or as Father, Mother, or Friend. Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Thy presence. At that point I did not realize what a tremendous blessing that was. For example, we can meditate with Kalis yantra, and a certain vibration is there. Make me see Thee in every fiber of my being, in every wisp of thought. This is a real blessing! Yogananda often prayed to the Divine Mother aspect of God since She seems more accessible to us, Her Divine Children as She radiates mercy, compassion and unconditional Love. You have no right to keep me away from You. Copyright 2022 Self-Realization Fellowship. Thank You for this beautiful website. One who prays loudly is liable to become hypocritical if his attention is focused on the practiced intonation of his voice falling on his auditory nerveswords spoken for effect, to attract and impress others. All rights reserved. Material power is limited, and when it fails, we turn Sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. The aspect of God that is active in creation; the shakti, or power, of the Transcendent Creator. I have a deep bond with all 6 SRF Masters. Now it is complete. Healing prayers and positive, Video with Mary Kretzmann, Director of Ananda Healing Prayer Ministry. Sharing soul-awakening prayers and affirmations born directly of his high personal state of God-communion, he shows modern seekers how to achieve their own ecstatic perception of the Divine. PRAYER - Yogananda Autobiography of a Yogi Hindi Hardcover, Living in the Presence of the Mother Divine, Patanjalis Systematic Eightfold Path of Raja Yoga, The Universality of Yoga by Paramahansa Yogananda, Spiritual Light for these Challenging Times, Prayers From Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret. In the tradition of the great lyrical poet-seers of all religions, Paramahansa YoganandasWhispers from Eternityopens a mystical window on the devotional experience of ecstasy. because your mind is calm, you are capable of picking out the best solution. Fill us with Thy healing light that we may share Thy blessings with those in need. Join friends and members of SRF at an event near you. Lord, give us Thyself, thatwe may give Thee to all!. The following poems and prayers are just a selection from the writings of Paramhansa Yogananda: Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. to the unlimited Divine Power. You have no right to keep me away from You. But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. Beauty and Joy, Grace and Refuge: Living in the Presence of the Mother If you close your eyes and visualize vast, illimitable space, you become overwhelmed and enthralled you feel naught but pure wisdom. Such devotees may be compared to the person who retires to his study and requests a friend to call him on the telephone, but then keeps the line ceaselessly occupied with other incoming and outgoing calls. 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. Ananda is a worldwide movement to help you realize the joy of your own higher Self. Divine Mother, I place all the flowers of my love at Thy feet of eternity. I dont want anything but You alone. Prayer Quotes | Paramahansa Yogananda - Yogoda Satsanga Society of India that God does not answer their prayers. Hold them in that light for as long as you wish. Thousands of Suns, painting by Mantradevi based on Yoganandas chant. Through my spiritual happiness I will serve all. Heavenly Father, charge my body with Thy vitality, charge my mind with Thy spiritual power, charge my soul with Thy joy, Thine immortality. Teach me to feel that Thou art the power behind all wealth, and the value within all things. Gloom is but the shade of Divine Mothers hand outstretched caressingly. The Caring Heart of Divine Mother | Self-Realization Fellowship Yogananda PRAYER Universal Prayer Heavenly Father, Divine Mother, Jesus Christ, Bhagavan Krishna, Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswarji, Guru- Preceptor Paramahansa Yogananda, saints of all religions, I bow to you all. You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly. No matter what else you may be doing, you can mentally converse with God: My Lord, I am looking for You. Thank you for saying it so beautifully. 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. Teach me to open my closed eyes of unbelief and behold Thine instantaneously healing light. Home > Spiritual > Prayers From Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda. some desire fulfilled through prayer. Make me see Thee in every fibre of my being, in every wisp of thought. 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. If . But to maintain that attitude takes great will. (LogOut/ Over time I have come to realise that my primary need is to surrender to Her, to love Her, to climb into Her lap, as it were, and soak in Her love and comfort. that ones prayers have touched God. Kali Iconography as explained by Paramhansa Yogananda I demand my divine birthright, intuitively realizing that all wisdom and power already exist in my soul. If any of Yoganandas disciple know: When Yogananda referred to Kali, did he mean Divine Mother in all her aspects, or did he mean Kali Ma specifically? Copyright 2022 Self-Realization Fellowship. Such as Divine Mother, may I feel in my heart Thy heart throb, in my happiness Thy joy, in my activity Thy power of direction, in my soul Thy Spirit. When your will is very strong it touches I have a few questions, if any of Yoganandas disciples are reading. Visualize the person you wish to heal. Yoganandaji was brought up worshipping Divine Mother in the form of Maa Kali. Books from Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda, Pilgrimages to holy places in India and around the world. Sensations pouring in through the sensory nerves keep the mind filled with myriad noisy thoughts, so that the whole attention is toward the senses. But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. I dont want anything but You alone. Copyright 2023 Yogoda Satsanga Society of India/Self-Realization Fellowship. Read more about Metaphysical Meditations. I want to go Home. Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Thy presence. Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings on the Divine Mother Convert yourself into a divine battery, sending out through your hands divine healing rays whenever and wherever they may be needed. definitely receive Gods answer.At one time or another, everyone has found Thank you so much Devarshi! 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. So be it. His greatest work on God as Mother is the booklet The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God. not receive what we think we want. Paramhansa Yogananda, The Joy Symbol is a trademark registered by Ananda Sangha Worldwide, Terms of Use For the devotee whose consciousness is inwardly united with God, an audible response from Him is unnecessaryintuitive thoughts and true visions constitute God's voice. The kitten has complete trust in its mother. Yet, when he spoke of Divine Mother, it was an energy and vibration that was quite different from the classical or typically described Maa Kali energy. I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! When you persist, refusing to accept failure, the This distortion Dont forget that. Whether thou knowest it or not, I shall always love thee. 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. While others waste their time, meditate, and you will see that in meditation that Silence will speak to you.Everywhere I see the Divine Spirit manifesting in form as the Mother. I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! Then your hands, charged with divine power, will throw healing rays into your patients heart and brain. Divine Mother, I heard Thy voice in the speaking fragrance of the rose. Heavenly Father, teach me to remember Thee in poverty or prosperity, in sickness or health, in ignorance or wisdom. In which particular writings of Paramhansaji does he talk about The Divine Mother as the AUM, please? Feel the abundance of blessing. Devotee PortalOnline MeditationMeditation CentresVoluntary League of DisciplesVolunteer PortalBookstore, Apply for LessonsLearn to MeditateFree LiteratureKriya Yoga pathSRF/YSS App, Request PrayersUpcoming EventsDonateNews & Blog, View FAQsEmail UsCall: (0651) 6655 555Employment Opportunities. Chant AUM mentally or aloud three times, deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing through your hands. Also, the personal aspect of God embodying the love and compassionate qualities of a mother. One is the material. 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, Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Nandini shares wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the aspect of God as the ever-compassionate Divine Mother who feels for struggling humanity with the greatest of concern and love. Go deep into the inner sanctum of meditation, mentally praying with utmost sincerity: "Father, reveal Thyself!" presence of God. Thou art the essence of everything. Like a secret fire, that love burns the darkness from around the soul, and in that light you behold the mightiness of Spirit. 8 communities, 45 teaching centers, and 102 meditation groups. differently from what they expect or ask for. Reveal Thyself to me!" I did not ask to be created; but since Thou hast put me here in human life, Thou must reveal Thyself unto me. and people call You unreal! and Divine Mother smiled. Sri Paramhansa Yogananda's Voice: "Divine Mothers Song to the Devotee"http://picasaweb.google.com/paramhansa.yogananda1 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sri-Par. Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. I will seek to make others truly happy, in gratitude for the divine joy Thou hast given me. (p.495). have tried so far has failed; what to do next? we start to think hard laws; but until He is absolutely sure of the devotee He will not answer openly, Did Master say anything about these differences? God in meditation, you are able to see various answers to your problems; and When that comes, you know that you are communing with God. Of what use is my going to Kasi any more? Kali dancing the Cosmic dance, with awestruck girl at her feet. You can read a short excerpt below. Prayers and Affirmations | Paramahansa Yogananda That hidden, infinite sphere wherein there is no creation, no stars or planets only pure wisdom is the Father. PDF Self-Realization Fellowship Worldwide Prayer Circle Through scientific techniques of meditation such as Kriya Yoga, one learns to "shut the door" to outer distractions by withdrawing the life force and attention from the sensory nerves. out the various angles for a possible solution. God does help those who O Spirit, make my soul Thy temple, but make my heart Thy beloved home where Thou wouldst dwell with me in ease and everlasting understanding. Yogananda taught the worship of Divine Mother as both a philosophy and a practice, and freely shared many deep devotional experiences. 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.