As Thy children, it is our privilege to love Thee, for Thou art ours. Copyright 2022 Self-Realization Fellowship. I touched Thy tenderness in the softness of the lily. But to maintain that attitude takes great will. Here is the prayer we use at Ananda: Divine Mother, Heavenly Father, Friend, Beloved God. I did not ask to be created; but since Thou hast put me here in human life, Thou must reveal Thyself unto me. Father, teach me to include the prosperity of others in the pursuit of my own prosperity. Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. Divine Mother, show Thyself in the light of my flaming love for Thee. May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts. persists, the desired result will somehow manifest. If I can connect to her, well. Ananda is a worldwide movement to help you realize the joy of your own higher Self. Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. When you persist, refusing to accept failure, the 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. Learn how to calm your mind, still your body, and open the doorway to the joy of your soul. Master Mahasaya, or M, author of Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings on the Divine Mother. (LogOut/ It included that, yes, but was not limited to it. 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. your thoughts and activities, what you are wishing for has to come about. Keep on until you feel that your heart is bursting with longing for God and you are crying inside, without crying outwardly. * * * * Power Of A Saint's Devotion You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. is one form of answered prayer. 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. A subsistent inner happiness Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you dont wonder why the Mother placed you there. You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. https://thecosmicmother.org/2014/07/23/the-cosmic-mother-as-aum/. 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. Whispers from EternityMystical Prayers of Poetic Beauty. It was Thy love that spoke through the voice of friendship. 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. 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. Thank you! Then I discovered this website! When your prayer comes from deep within, and your words are tipsy with love for God, then others around you consciously enjoy your contact with God and drink of the contagion of your love for Him. Yoganandaji was brought up worshipping Divine Mother in the form of Maa Kali. We pray and ask Thee as our Father: Reveal Thyself. 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. Gods answer; because will comes from God, and continuous will is divine will. But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. You were sent on earth to experience God's cosmic show and then return to your abode in Him.I say, Lord, this is Your show. Rub the palms of your hands together briskly, then hold up your hands and chant AUM three times, sending healing energy to that person. Home > Spiritual > Living in the Presence of the Mother Divine. 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. (p.492). O Divine Mother you are so sweet beyond all sweetness. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. strike your heart. Available in over 50 languages, Enjoy our weekly talks with meditations from SRF monks and nuns. I did not find it available in online bookstores. Once you feel confident with the techniques above, you may want to practice this longer and deeper technique for healing at a distance. Thou art in all Thy children Thou art in (name). I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! Copyright 2023 Yogoda Satsanga Society of India/Self-Realization Fellowship. He does answer silently, through His 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. object of will must materialize. Under all circumstances health or sickness, riches or poverty, sunshine or gray clouds your feeling must remain unruffled. This All rights reserved. O Father, Thine unlimited and all-healing power is in me. perfection. God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children, peeping through the caring hearts of all true mothers. Jesus Christ, Great Masters of India, and beloved Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, we humbly bow at Thy feet. The Omnipresent God knows all His 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. differently from what they expect or ask for. This is a real blessing! 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. 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. Through a psychic in 2009, He told me that He has always been with me. If you repeatedly call on Him with because your mind is calm, you are capable of picking out the best solution. 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. Teach me to feel that Thou art the power behind all wealth, and the value within all things. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret. True prayer is an expression of the soul, an urge from the soul. Thou didst tear away the night of my ignorance to reveal Thy silver rays of speaking silence! His Whispers from Eternity is perhaps the best way to tune in to his way of divine worship. Awaken my heart! Shantidev, Thank you. It is You who are real and all things else are unreal, I said, and the Divine Mother smiled again. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds. Yogananda taught the worship of Divine Mother as both a philosophy and a practice, and freely shared many deep devotional experiences. 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. Eternally through it, I will talk to you. 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. No matter what else you may be doing, you can mentally converse with God: My Lord, I am looking for You. The Hindu scriptures teach that God is both immanent and transcendent, personal and impersonal. The beauty in the world bespeaks the creative motherly instinct of God, and when we look upon all the good in Nature, we experience a feeling of tenderness within us we can see and feel God as Mother in Nature. Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Your presence. God has been with us all the time, talking to us; but His voice of silence has been drowned by the noisiness of our thoughts: "Thou didst love me always, but I heard Thee not." Maybe I have done wrong, tempted by delusions of Your cosmic play; but because You are my Mother, my Father, my Friend, I know You will forgive me and take me back. Attend online meditations, spiritual retreats, and group study of the SRF teachings, The book that changed the lives of millions! If you close your eyes and visualize vast, illimitable space, you become overwhelmed and enthralled you feel naught but pure wisdom. There are two kinds of seekers: those who are like the baby monkey and those who are like the kitten. Paramhansa Yogananda left behind a wealth of divinely inspired poetry and prayers written to the Divine Mother. I have now discovered a very strong connection to the Cosmic Mother. Fill us with Thy healing light that we may share Thy blessings with those in need. can help. 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. First, invoke the Divine Presence to bless, guide and protect your healing prayer session. Thank you so much Devarshi! Read more about Metaphysical Meditations. Online classes, regular webinars and more. Break the sun and show Thy face of power! not receive what we think we want. Paramahansa Yogananda Lyrics, Song Meanings & Music Videos 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. He speaks to you through your intuition. When that sensory urge disappears, then the urge for God automatically appears. Kulakundalini, Goddess Full of Brahman, Tara, O Divine Mother, I Am Thine, for Thou Art Eternally Mine, Thou Mother of Flames, Show Thy Face, Hidden Beneath the Veil of Cosmic Motion Pictures, With the Torch of our Devotion, blaze our dark indifference, Divine Mother, come Thyself into the waiting Temple of our Love, I will be the naughty baby of the Divine Mother, Thou didst reveal Thy silver rays of Speaking Silence, Whether dead or living, I am held in Thine Immortal Arms, Prayer for expanding Love from self to all brethren, I loved all things, that I might learn to crave Thee only, Teach me to find Happiness in the Joy of others, Come to me as Kindness (Inspired by Ram Prasads Song), The Bee of my Mind loves to drink from the Blue Lotus of Thy Feet, https://thecosmicmother.org/home/friends-influences-yogananda/yoganandas-mother/, https://thecosmicmother.org/2014/07/23/the-cosmic-mother-as-aum/, The Cosmic Mother: An ExperientialWorkshop, I am your Mother through all eternity. I demand my divine birthright, intuitively realizing that all wisdom and power already exist in my soul. You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly. Break the night and show Thy moond face! Healing prayers and positive, Video with Mary Kretzmann, Director of Ananda Healing Prayer Ministry.