Thou art in all Thy children. Yoganandaji was brought up worshipping Divine Mother in the form of Maa Kali. Available in over 50 languages, Enjoy our weekly talks with meditations from SRF monks and nuns. Paramhansa Yogananda, The Joy Symbol is a trademark registered by Ananda Sangha Worldwide, Terms of Use persists, the desired result will somehow manifest. The aspect of God that is active in creation; the shakti, or power, of the Transcendent Creator. There are two kinds of seekers: those who are like the baby monkey and those who are like the kitten. Repeat the following: "Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. This distortion Sometimes, when the Mother is going to caress you, a shadow is caused by Her hand before it touches you. strike your heart. I am really happy to find this forum. But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. Nothing elsematters., Paramhansa Yoganandas Mission of DivineLove, Kali Iconography as explained by Paramhansa Yogananda. 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. Yogananda taught the worship of Divine Mother as both a philosophy and a practice, and freely shared many deep devotional experiences. O Bestower of unceasing bliss! "God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children," Paramahansaji has said, "peeping through the caring . Into the temple of peace come Thou, O Lord of Joy! Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. Then I discovered this website! 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 God's voice is silence. I will seek to make others truly happy, in gratitude for the divine joy Thou hast given me. O blazing Light! Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda in 1968. Sometimes, when the Mother is going to caress you, a shadow is caused by Her hand before it touches you. You have no right to keep me away from You. I had to leave that particular group and Divine Mother made it possible for me to move and make a living. Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings on the Divine Mother. Like a secret fire, that love burns the darkness from around the soul, and in that light you behold the mightiness of Spirit. longer and deeper technique for healing at a distance. Thou art the essence of everything. 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. can help. I heard Thy voice beneath the din of my noisiest thoughts. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. Thou art in (the name of the person). I relate to the loving energy of the Divine Mother through Masters chants and prayers. Divine Mother, You wear so many costumes of light to appear unto Your children. (LogOut/ I dont want anything but You alone. individual then serves as Gods instrument to bring about the desired result. The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts. Material power is limited, and when it fails, we turn 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. of Desires. Thus his seeds of ignorance will be destroyed, and he will smile with the health of God-love. It touched my heart with such joy, For years, my relationship with Divine Mother was more transactional than selfless, as I mostly only turned to Her for Healing, for Protection of my loved ones and so on. Yoganandas words convey great spiritual power, in this case the depth of his relationship with God as Divine Mother. He does answer silently, through His The little cup of my heart cannot hold the joy and the love that I beheld in those eyes looking at me, sometimes smiling. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. 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. This is such a beautifully devotional site! 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 . I heard Thy voice in the lisping whispers of my devotion. All rights reserved. First, invoke the Divine Presence to bless, guide and protect your healing prayer session. All rights reserved. Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. Pour forth will power continuously Also, the personal aspect of God embodying the love and compassionate qualities of a mother. 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. have tried so far has failed; what to do next? we start to think hard Sometimes it is very good that we do 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. A child may want to touch a flame, but to You made me in Your image; and my home is with You. science of religion in your daily life. Read more aboutMetaphysical Meditations. Mother guided me all the way though the journey started in 1974 if I trace it back to its roots. (Excerpts from Discourse 28, The Second Coming of Christ by Paramahansa Yogananda p.497). Here are a few techniques to help you pray most effectively for those who need healing on a physical, emotional, or spiritual level. Whispers from EternityMystical Prayers of Poetic Beauty. But a time comes when no human aid The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. Heavenly Father, teach me to remember Thee in poverty or prosperity, in sickness or health, in ignorance or wisdom. He speaks to you through your intuition. Other terms for this aspect of Divinity are Aum, Shakti, Holy Ghost, Cosmic Intelligent Vibration, Nature or Prakriti. However, just recently I was drawn to look at the picture of Yoganandas mother. Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you dont wonder why the Mother placed you there. and people call You unreal! and Divine Mother smiled. Om Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi. Convert yourself into a divine battery, sending out through your hands divine healing rays whenever and wherever they may be needed. 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. Thank you for this wonderful site. Through my spiritual happiness I will serve all. The kitten has complete trust in its mother. Ananda Course in Meditation Starting May 11. devotion, and increase the concentration and devotion with each repetition of 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. But I do not care to be a part of it, except to do Your will. Thou art the essence of everything. 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. It includes introductory instructions on how to meditate. In Bengal, India, where Yogananda was born and raised, God is commonly worshiped as the Divine Mother in different forms. 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. Heavenly Father, teach me to remember Thee in poverty or prosperity, in sickness or health, in ignorance or wisdom. Change). Wherever this healing light is present, there is perfection. Divine Mother, show Thyself in the light of my flaming love for Thee. Help share Yoganandas teachings of yoga and meditation everywhere. Sometimes He answers by dropping a God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children, peeping through the caring hearts of all true mothers. I did not find it available in online bookstores. In divine love and golden light Heavenly Spirit, bless me that I may easily find happiness instead of becoming worried at every test and difficulty. perfection. Break my wisdom and show Thy face of perfection! O Divine Mother, break the dawn and show Thy face of light! I encourage everyone to at least experiment with looking into the eyes of Paramhansa Yoganandas mother, Gyana Prabha Ghosh (click here for here image in this website https://thecosmicmother.org/home/friends-influences-yogananda/yoganandas-mother/ ) Call to her and see what happens. Sri Paramhansa Yogananda's Voice: "Divine Mothers Song to the Devotee"http://picasaweb.google.com/paramhansa.yogananda1 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sri-Par. It is warm and loving. ", He speaks to us in silence, telling us to come Home. Read more about Metaphysical Meditations. It is You who are real and all things else are unreal, I said, and the Divine Mother smiled again. Teach me to open my closed eyes of unbelief and behold Thine instantaneously healing light. The baby monkey clings to the mother; but when she jumps, it may fall off. our body, mind, and soul. Rub the hands together briskly, then raise them above your head. No matter what else you may be doing, you can mentally converse with God: My Lord, I am looking for You. choose or reject Him. Feel Gods presence as the source of all healing energy and visualize as clearly as possible the person receiving this blessing. Thou art in all Thy children. His greatest work on God as Mother is the booklet The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God. All rights reserved. If you repeatedly call on Him with In which particular writings of Paramhansaji does he talk about The Divine Mother as the AUM, please? You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly. Thou art in all Thy children Thou art in (name). The instrument is blessed Chant AUM mentally or aloud three times, deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing through your hands. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. As Thy children, it is our privilege to love Thee, for Thou art ours. Those who pray without knowing the scientific art of interiorization often complain that God does not respond to their entreaties. "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. Make my soul Thy temple! thought in the mind of another person who can fulfill your desire or need; that From the depths of your heart, cry to Him. It is You who are real and all things else are unreal, I said, and the Divine Mother smiled again. When your will is very strong it touches Break my pride and show Thy face of humbleness! These words of Christ refer to entering into the "closet" of inner silence. I know they all lead to the Formless. Jesus Christ, Great Masters of India, and beloved Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, we humbly bow at Thy feet. All rights reserved. I said to Her, Oh! 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. Autobiography of a Yogi Hindi Hardcover, Prayers From Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda, Patanjalis Systematic Eightfold Path of Raja Yoga, The Universality of Yoga by Paramahansa Yogananda, Spiritual Light for these Challenging Times. definitely receive Gods answer.At one time or another, everyone has found Awaken my heart! believe may help. 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. 10 minutes. Own Will Power for Success. Of what use is my going to Kasi any more? Hold them in that light for as long as you wish. https://thecosmicmother.org/2014/07/23/the-cosmic-mother-as-aum/. But it takes a long time for prayer to be effective when the mind is outwardly roaming. People think God doesnt respond to You made me in Your image; and my home is with You. that God does not answer their prayers. Break my thoughts and show Thy face of wisdom! ALBUMS TOP TRACKS SIMILAR ARTISTS O blazing Light! Transform your life through joyful service, yoga and meditation at Ananda Village. Divine Mother, I heard Thy voice in the speaking fragrance of the rose. O Divine Mother you are so sweet beyond all sweetness. It was Thy love that spoke through the voice of friendship. So be it. He will not talk to the devotee. Break my pride and show Thy face of humbleness! Prayers from Yogananda. Copyright 2022 Self-Realization Fellowship. My heart is filled with joy eternal. That is when true prayer begins. * * * * Power Of A Saint's Devotion Repeat the following: Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. But as long as it exists for you, have but one trend of thought in your mind God.Close your eyes, think of God, and give the Divine Mother a call from your soul. reasonings of the mind is to sit and meditate upon God until you feel calmness Dont forget that. There are two kinds of seekers: those who are like the baby monkey and those who are like the kitten. some desire fulfilled through prayer. 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Years ago I learned to love Divine Mother in the form of Durga when I was the one who cleaned the puja vessels at the temple where I worshiped at the time. through constructive actions. Break the sun and show Thy face of power! Paramhansa Yogananda left behind a wealth of divinely inspired poetry and prayers written to the Divine Mother. A prayer that is strong and deep will Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you don't wonder why the Mother placed you there. presence of God. Even true devotees think sometimes I dont want anything but You alone. Stone sculpture, Gujarat, 16th century. Also, the personal aspect of God embodying the love and compassionate qualities of a mother. 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. Heavenly Father, as Thy true devotees, we know we can never perish, but will find eternal life in Thee. Healing prayers and positive, Video with Mary Kretzmann, Director of Ananda Healing Prayer Ministry. Fill us with Thy healing light that we may share Thy blessings with those in need. (LogOut/ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Father, teach me to include the prosperity of others in the pursuit of my own prosperity. I see that You are all one in Her.. 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. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. Divine Mothers love and understanding are unconditional and i have realised that even in deep silence, She is listening to even the subtlest of our thoughts behind our thoughts:) In Her eyes, we are all children and thats reason enough to be loved infinitely! 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. Privacy Policy. 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. Sometimes, no loud or even whispered words can I pray; for when deep feeling for God possesses you, you cannot utter any words. I am more like that; I give all responsibility to the Divine Mother. we can go to a doctor for medical treatment. And Nature with her diamond-dazzling stars, the Milky Way, the flowers, birds, clouds, mountains, sky the countless beauties of creation is the Divine Mother. 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. Manifest Thy healing presence in his/her body, mind, and soul. I heard Thy voice in the lisping whispers of my devotion. Thou art the essence of everything. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Yoganandas disciple, Swami Kriyananda, said that there is a great need in the world todayfor more of a consciousness of the Mother aspect of God. Make me see Thee in every fibre of my being, in every wisp of thought. You have faith that She knows best. Dont forget that. Thou art in (the name of the person). 2. Shamla of Shamballa. In creating this universe God revealed two aspects: the masculine or fatherly, and the feminine or motherly. The mother's instinctive love and forgiveness, no matter what her child has done, shows us that God will ultimately forgive the sins of all human beings. Yogananda taught that the Mother aspect of God is more approachable than the Father aspect, and therefore divine union is easier through that doorway. Paramahansa Yogananda. For him She had become without such limiting form. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Copyright 2023 Yogoda Satsanga Society of India/Self-Realization Fellowship. though there is nothing in the world to conform to your wish, when your will My meditations are blessed with her presence very tangibly. Learn how to calm your mind, still your body, and open the doorway to the joy of your soul. I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! In other writings, he taught that the AUM vibration is an aspect of the Divine Mother as Kali, commonly worshipped in Hinduism.
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