In other writings, he taught that the AUM vibration is an aspect of the Divine Mother as Kali, commonly worshipped in Hinduism. not receive what we think we want. The little kitten is carried about by the mother cat, content wherever she places it. Therefore, perfection is in me. I long to be with You always. Thou art the essence of everything. Thank you for saying it so beautifully. 2. Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda in 1968. Own Will Power for Success. 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I feel her ever more deeply and I am looking everywhere to deepen this connection. can help. react upon our environment first, making whatever material adjustments we Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings on the Divine Mother. But if you are not very strong, they may steal that love from you. Fill us with Thy healing light that we may share Thy blessings with those in need. 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. Sometimes, when the Mother is going to caress you, a shadow is caused by Her hand before it touches you. Break my pride and show Thy face of humbleness! Through my spiritual happiness I will serve all. unconditioned by any external influence is evident proof of the responding Thou art the essence of everything. Copyright 2022 Self-Realization Fellowship. 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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. reasonings of the mind is to sit and meditate upon God until you feel calmness This is a real blessing! Whispers from EternityMystical Prayers of Poetic Beauty. Manifest Thy healing presence in his/her body, mind, and soul. Online classes, regular webinars and more. He speaks to you through your intuition. 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 I heard Thy voice in the lisping whispers of my devotion. Two Short Healing Prayer Techniques 1. Hold them in that light for as long as you wish. Does anyone know.. Where can I buy The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God? 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. As quickly as I can, I shall do Your work and get out of this play of Yours; but I want to take others also away from this delusive drama of comedies and nightmares., 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. When you continuously work that will through 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. 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. Thou art in (the name of the person). But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. Sanctify me with Thy presence. You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. Sometimes an apparent disaster turns into a blessing for you. Gloom is but the shade of Divine Mothers hand outstretched caressingly. In Bengal, India, where Yogananda was born and raised, God is commonly worshiped as the Divine Mother in different forms. I am more like that; I give all responsibility to the Divine Mother. Ananda is a global spiritual movement, based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, who showed how everyone can realize God in their daily lives as a tangible, loving reality. Then say to the Lord, I cant solve my problem alone, even if I ALBUMS TOP TRACKS SIMILAR ARTISTS Chant AUM mentally or aloud three times, deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing through your hands. The quest continues. But I do not care to be a part of it, except to do Your will. 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. In 1945, Paramhansa Yoganandaauthor of Autobiography of a Yogi wrote a booklet titled The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God, in which he taught a way of relating to God that was new to many people. Jesus Christ, Great Masters of India, and beloved Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, we humbly bow at Thy feet. 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. 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. (LogOut/ This website is a veritable trove, that I look forward to raiding again and again. I did not ask to be created; but since Thou hast put me here in human life, Thou must reveal Thyself unto me. Keep on until you feel that your heart is bursting with longing for God and you are crying inside, without crying outwardly. O Bestower of unceasing bliss! 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. 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. He does answer silently, through His You have faith that She knows best. 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. Go deep into the inner sanctum of meditation, mentally praying with utmost sincerity: "Father, reveal Thyself!" Dont forget that. strike your heart. Mother guided me all the way though the journey started in 1974 if I trace it back to its roots. This is such a beautifully devotional site! Chant Aum mentally or aloud three times while deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing out to them. Om Shanthi, Shanthi, Shanthi. Then we look to the other way, to the Spiritual Power, the Maker of I have a deep bond with all 6 SRF Masters. Now I stand amazed that the choices I made were always the ones which brought me here to finish this life in Yoganandas path. Here is the prayer we use at Ananda: Divine Mother, Heavenly Father, Friend, Beloved God. May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts. Kali dancing the Cosmic dance, with awestruck girl at her feet. But I do not care to be a part of it, except to do Your will. He continued to have visions of Her, and sometimes caller her Kali, but he always described Her as beautiful, and even as one with Christ, Krishna, and the Guru. Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you don't wonder why the Mother placed you there. Also, the personal aspect of God embodying the love and compassionate qualities of a mother. 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. When your will is very strong it touches I prayed, O Mother, be Thou real unto all.. Yogananda taught the worship of Divine Mother as both a philosophy and a practice, and freely shared many deep devotional experiences. Read about their lives, their poetry and teachings, and you may find your own search for God inspired, just as they inspired Yogananda. It was Thy love that spoke through the voice of friendship. All rights reserved. But God's voice is silence. But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. They began my journey to God/Self for me. Thou didst tear away the night of my ignorance to reveal Thy silver rays of speaking silence! Gods answer; because will comes from God, and continuous will is divine will. we can go to a doctor for medical treatment. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. Second question: That booklet was never reprinted after the 1940s, so it isnt available in print only online. O Divine Mother, break the dawn and show Thy face of light! Teach me to feel that Thou art the power behind all wealth, and the value within all things. 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." 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 am more like that; I give all responsibility to the Divine Mother. Through a psychic in 2009, He told me that He has always been with me. though there is nothing in the world to conform to your wish, when your will There are two kinds of seekers: those who are like the baby monkey and those who are like the kitten. Ananda is a worldwide movement to help you realize the joy of your own higher Self. 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. 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. As far as I know, he never spoke of these other aspects of Divine Mother. Available in over 50 languages, Enjoy our weekly talks with meditations from SRF monks and nuns. 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. Yogananda's words convey great spiritual power, in this case the depth of his relationship with God as Divine Mother. Now it is complete. Then your hands, charged with divine power, will throw healing rays into your patients heart and brain. 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. He will not talk to the devotee. Break the night and show Thy moond face! But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. Yoganandaji was brought up worshipping Divine Mother in the form of Maa Kali. I will seek to make others truly happy, in gratitude for the divine joy Thou hast given me. to the unlimited Divine Power. that ones prayers have touched God. 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. Thou didst emerge from the molten door of the sun to pour Thy power into the pores of my life. But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. Awaken my heart! differently from what they expect or ask for. Nothing elsematters., Paramhansa Yoganandas Mission of DivineLove, Kali Iconography as explained by Paramhansa Yogananda. Father, teach me to include the prosperity of others in the pursuit of my own prosperity. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. It is a hunger for God that arises from within, expressing itself to Him ardently, silently. 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. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds. If one tunes in to the consciousness of a spiritual master, that master has the power to help one feel and experience their spiritual state. The Chakras: Inner Guide to Self-Realization. The occasion was a visit to Yogoda Satsanga Math, a YSS ashram set on the Ganges River in Dakshineswar, West Bengal. 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. But to maintain that attitude takes great will. definitely receive Gods answer.At one time or another, everyone has found Sati (an incarnation of Devi) (1943) by Nandalal Bose, Bernardino Luini, Madonna and Child with Angels, Raphaels Madonna and child from his painting Madonna di San Sisto, Madonna and Child, Fra Filippo Lippi, c. 1440, Madonna and child, Gherardo Starnina, 1410. thought a zillion different thoughts; but I can solve it by placing it in Your Eternally through it, I will talk to you. I prayed, O Mother, be Thou real unto all.. 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. science of religion in your daily life. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. Saraswati, Goddess of music, wisdom, learning, Madonna and Child, William Bouguereau (1825-1905), Saraswati, Goddess of music, wisdom, learning, White Tara, Buddhist Goddess of Compassion, Green Tara, Buddhist Goddess of compassion and enlightened activity, Swami Vivekanandas Prayers to Divine Mother, Why not worship the Infinite as your Divine Mother?, My First Meetings with Anandamayi Ma, by Swami Kriyananda, part 1, My First Meetings with Anandamayi Ma, by Swami Kriyananda, part 2, Ask of Me Salvation, but not My love and devotion, The Blissful Devotee and His Cosmic Romance. Even true devotees think sometimes If you do not give up, the Lord will come unto you. You can pray now, as Yogananda often prayed: Divine Mother, may Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts, Dear ones, Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. choose or reject Him. The Lord is the Mother of all mothers, the Father of all fathers, the One Friend behind all friends. (p.492). Heavenly Father, teach me to remember Thee in poverty or prosperity, in sickness or health, in ignorance or wisdom. God Responds Through Fulfillment Join friends and members of SRF at an event near you. In creating this universe God revealed two aspects: the masculine or fatherly, and the feminine or motherly.In Nature you behold the mother aspect of God, full of beauty, gentleness, tenderness, and kindness. May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts. 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. Kali dancing the Cosmic dance, with awestruck girl at her feet. Unless there is simultaneously an increasing intensity of zeal and love for God, loud prayer can thus be spiritually dangerous. I relate to the loving energy of the Divine Mother through Masters chants and prayers. Copyright 2022 Self-Realization Fellowship. In divine love and golden light Available in over 50 languages, Enjoy our weekly talks with meditations from SRF monks and nuns. I dont know if You are Guru or Kali, for I see that You are one. From the depths of your heart, cry to Him. It was Thy love that spoke through the voice of friendship. Change). Sensations pouring in through the sensory nerves keep the mind filled with myriad noisy thoughts, so that the whole attention is toward the senses. Im happy that you found this site! I heard Thy voice beneath the din of my noisiest thoughts. Into the temple of peace come Thou, O Lord of Joy! Feel the abundance of blessing. 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. A prayer that is strong and deep will 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. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret. Make my soul Thy temple! Sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. https://thecosmicmother.org/2014/07/23/the-cosmic-mother-as-aum/. The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! "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. Break my wisdom and show Thy face of perfection! 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. Aum, Kali. Follow that solution, and you will meet with success. (function($) {window.fnames = new Array(); window.ftypes = new Array();fnames[0]='EMAIL';ftypes[0]='email';fnames[1]='FNAME';ftypes[1]='text';fnames[2]='LNAME';ftypes[2]='text';fnames[3]='CONTACTID';ftypes[3]='text';fnames[4]='SIGNUPURL';ftypes[4]='url';fnames[5]='ZIPCODE';ftypes[5]='zip';fnames[6]='COUNTRY';ftypes[6]='text';}(jQuery));var $mcj = jQuery.noConflict(true); Please tell us your healing prayer stories, for they will be of great inspiration to others now. (Excerpts from Discourse 28, The Second Coming of Christ by Paramahansa Yogananda p.497). 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. 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. thank you for creating this wonderful website. Water condensed becomes ice, and so invisible Spirit can be frozen into form by my devotions frost. I dont want anything but You alone. Break my pride and show Thy face of humbleness! Prepare for these techniques with prayer and meditation, calming the mind and asking God that Divine Will be done. 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. You can read a short excerpt below. That is when true prayer begins. The Lord of Universes is so humble that He about a solution. Open wide the flower of my devotion.. individual then serves as Gods instrument to bring about the desired result. Thousands of Suns, painting by Mantradevi based on Yoganandas chant. Those who pray without knowing the scientific art of interiorization often complain that God does not respond to their entreaties. Divine Mother, show Thyself in the light of my flaming love for Thee. No matter what else you may be doing, you can mentally converse with God: My Lord, I am looking for You. The baby monkey clings to the mother; but when she jumps, it may fall off. your thoughts and activities, what you are wishing for has to come about. The aspect of God that is active in creation; the shakti, or power, of the Transcendent Creator. Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Thy presence. Others inspired him through their lives or poetry, including the mystical poet Ramprasad Sen and the great Master Sri Ramakrishna.
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