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Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda (1893–1952) was an Indian yogi and spiritual teacher who introduced Kriya Yoga to the West and founded the Self-Realization Fellowship. He is best known for his book 'Autobiography of a Yogi' and for teachings that emphasize inner spiritual development, which the quote about the inner battle reflects.
Quotes: 8
Quotes by Paramahansa Yogananda

Turning Failure’s Winter Into Success’s Spring
Yogananda’s image of a “season of failure” invites us to treat setbacks not as isolated disasters but as part of a natural cycle. Just as winter looks barren yet prepares the soil for spring, periods of defeat strip away...
Created on: 11/29/2025

Finding Happiness Through Radical Simplicity in Life
Paramahansa Yogananda’s words invite us to experiment with a different way of living: instead of adding more, we deliberately choose less. He suggests that simplicity is not a loss but a doorway, and that by stepping thr...
Created on: 11/22/2025

Unlocking the Seed of Greatness Within Us All
Paramahansa Yogananda’s words echo a timeless truth: every individual harbors an intrinsic potential for greatness. By likening greatness to a seed, he emphasizes that this possibility lies dormant within us, awaiting th...
Created on: 6/22/2025

How Persistence Triumphs Over Every Resistance
Paramahansa Yogananda’s concise statement highlights the force of persistence as an unstoppable driver of change. At its core, persistence is the sustained effort to overcome obstacles, regardless of setbacks or delays.
Created on: 6/14/2025

The Sacred Power of Inner Stillness
Paramahansa Yogananda’s statement, 'Stillness is the altar of spirit,' employs the metaphor of an altar—a hallowed place for worship—to emphasize the sanctity of inner quiet. By equating stillness with an altar, he intim...
Created on: 5/15/2025

Persistence Guarantees That Results Are Inevitable — Paramahansa Yogananda
The quote highlights the importance of maintaining consistent effort over time to achieve desired outcomes.
Created on: 4/17/2025

Let My Soul Smile Through My Heart - Paramahansa Yogananda
This quote highlights the concept of inner radiance. Paramahansa Yogananda suggests that the soul has a natural ability to generate joy and positivity, which radiates through the heart and is visible in one's eyes.
Created on: 5/25/2024