#paramahansayogananda

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If you live in the joy of God, you will not know what death is. You do not get to that state when you pray mechanically. Become completely absorbed in your prayer, with faith that God is listening. If you thus fervently, lovingly pray to God, He will come to you at any time.

Paramahansa Yogananda, Man’s Eternal Quest

[kkdas]

Today marks the birth anniversary of Lahiri Mahasaya (1828–1895).

Lahiri Mahasaya is renowned as a seminal figure in the renaissance of yoga that began in modern India in the latter part of the nineteenth century. In 1861, Mahavatar Babaji initiated him into the science of Kriya Yoga—and this tradition continues to this day through the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.

Paramahansa Yogananda wrote in “Autobiography of a Yogi”: “To the awe of all beholders, Lahiri Mahasaya’s habitual physiological state exhibited the superhuman features of breathlessness, sleeplessness, cessation of pulse and heartbeat, calm eyes unblinking for hours, and a profound aura of peace. No visitors departed without upliftment of spirit; all knew they had received the silent blessing of a true man of God.”

[kriyayogaguru]

Posted @withregram • @layasthana "Whenever anyone utters with reverence the name of Babaji," Lahiri Mahasaya said, "that devotee attracts an instant spiritual blessing." No limiting facts about Babaji's family or birthplace, dear to the annalist's heart, have ever been discovered. He has adopted the simple name of Babaji (revered father); other titles of respect given him by Lahiri Mahasaya's disciples are Mahamuni Babaji Maharaj (supreme ecstatic saint), Maha Yogi (greatest of yogis), Trambak Baba and Shiva Baba (titles of avatars of Shiva). Does it matter that we know not the patronymic of an earth-released master? -Chapter 33 (Babaji, The Yogi-Christ Of Modern India) I had been desiring to paint an image of Mahavatar Babaji for several days. However; one, I had no idea how it’ll turn out. Two, I didn’t know if I had the courage to do it. And then exactly two days later after I made up my mind to go ahead, @aforarwind gets in touch with a request to create some artwork related to the great being. We were both equally surprised and ended up having a lengthy conversation. I could have easily shunned it away thinking it was a mere coincidence, but after this painting materialised today, I can safely say that it wasn’t. 🙏🏽 So blessed. Thank you @aforarwind for the nudge! #consciousness #nirvana #spirituality #digitalart #mahavatarbabaji #shiv #ishafoundation #isha #yoga #meditation #devi #paramahansayogananda #yogananda #procreate #god #kashi #varanasi #shiva #mahadeva #shambho #himalayas #instagramartists #instagramart #artistsoninstagram #sadhguru #kriyayoga #mahavatar https://www.instagram.com/p/CpsmuZASvxp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[nichse]

The Ocean of Spirit has become the little bubble of my soul. I am this bubble of life—one with the ocean of Cosmic Consciousness. I can never die. Whether floating in birth or disappearing in death, I am indestructible consciousness, protected in the bosom of Spirit’s immortality.

- Paramahansa Yogananda

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And once you are awake, you shall remain awake eternally.

- Friedrich Nietzsche

[lswieckitay]

It is not your passing thoughts or brilliant ideas so much as your plain everyday habits that control your life....Live simply. Don’t get caught in the machine of the world— it is too exacting. By the time you get what you are seeking your nerves are gone, the heart is damaged, and the bones are aching. Resolve to develop your spiritual powers more earnestly from now on. Learn the art of right living. If you have joy you have everything,so learn to be glad and contented....Have happiness now. -Paramahansa Yogananda #rufskin #ruflife #mensfashion #denim #jeans #style #fashion #lifestyle #photography #art #artist #quote #paramahansayogananda #homme #wanderlust #simple #present #now #peace #love #lovelast (at Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSuZS3wp_fj/?utm_medium=tumblr

[cobotis]

You must know the difference between imagination, theoretical knowledge and true realization… Could you nourish yourself by only listening to a talk on food? To know food only theoretically is to always remain hungry… You must eat to satisfy hunger. So he who seeks new doctrines continuously but does not put them into practice in his life is in continual spiritual starvation…

~ Paramahansa Yogananda

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"Having lots of money while not having inner peace is like dying of thirst while bathing in the ocean"- Paramahansa Yogananda

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