PDF Self-Realization Fellowship Worldwide Prayer Circle The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. 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. Therefore, perfection is in me. Others inspired him through their lives or poetry, including the mystical poet Ramprasad Sen and the great Master Sri Ramakrishna. Thousands of Suns, painting by Mantradevi based on Yoganandas chant. 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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. His life and teachings continue to be a source of light and inspiration to people of all races, cultures and creeds. Wherever this healing light is present, there is perfection. save it from harm the mother does not grant the childs wish. One early influence was Yoganandas mother Gyan Prabha Ghosh. May i place at The Holy feet Flowers of eternal love, devotion and gratitude. Because these energies are very different. Provide relief, physical comfort and spiritual inspiration to the poorest, disadvantaged and marginalized sections of the society. He does answer silently, through His One is the material. Nothing elsematters., Paramhansa Yoganandas Mission of DivineLove, Kali Iconography as explained by Paramhansa Yogananda. Like an insistent child, constantly call to the Divine Mother until She says: All right, what is it you want? She is so busy with creation, She doesnt reply at once; but to the naughty child who cries and cries for Her, She will come. Divine Mother, I heard Thy voice in the speaking fragrance of the rose. 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. 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! Follow that solution, and you will meet with success. Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. It is warm and loving. This came about after praying to Master to help me connect with the Divine Mother. Lord, give us Thyself, thatwe may give Thee to all!. When you continuously work that will through So be it. 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. It includes introductory instructions on how to meditate. 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. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. Material power is limited, and when it fails, we turn You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly. 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. These forms are ways for people to have a personal relationship with God, and through that relationship, reach the goal of Yoga (union) with the Cosmic Mother beyond form. Devotion shown to God always evokes some form of plain or The little kitten is carried about by the mother cat, content wherever she places it. Dear kriyabans, The Hindu scriptures . 2. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. And again, only as far as I know, he didnt practice any formal worship of Kali in any form/murti/yantra after a certain point in his life. But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. Heavenly Spirit, bless me that I may easily find happiness instead of becoming worried at every test and difficulty. your thoughts and activities, what you are wishing for has to come about. Teach me to feel that Thou art the power behind all wealth, and the value within all things. perfection. It is not Thy pity that we want, but Thy lovefor Thou art our Father and we are Thy children. PRAYER - Yogananda Teach me to open my closed eyes of unbelief and behold Thine instantaneously healing light. Divine Mother, I place all the flowers of my love at Thy feet of eternity. Privacy Policy. The baby monkey clings to the mother; but when she jumps, it may fall off. 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. Sensations pouring in through the sensory nerves keep the mind filled with myriad noisy thoughts, so that the whole attention is toward the senses. receptivity to divine help. But I do not care to be a part of it, except to do Your will. O Divine Mother, break the dawn and show Thy face of light! Im happy that you found this site! Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings on the Divine Mother Paramhansa Yogananda Swami Kriyananda - Stories of Yogananda -" Integrity on the Spiritual Path" Sri Yukteswar Ashram I dont know if You are Guru or Kali, for I see that You are one. 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. Chant AUM mentally or aloud three times, deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing through your hands. When your will is very strong it touches This It is You who are real and all things else are unreal, I said, and the Divine Mother smiled again. Under all circumstances health or sickness, riches or poverty, sunshine or gray clouds your feeling must remain unruffled. True prayer is an expression of the soul, an urge from the soul. Here: persists, the desired result will somehow manifest. Prayers From Metaphysical Meditations by Paramahansa Yogananda O Spirit, make my soul Your temple, but make my heart Your beloved home where You would dwell with me in ease and everlasting understanding. Sometimes an apparent disaster turns into a blessing for you. Likewise with our financial needs; when we have object of will must materialize. I said to Her, Oh! believe may help. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. and people call You unreal! and Divine Mother smiled. O Father, Thine unlimited and all-healing power is in me. Thou art the essence of everything. You have no right to keep me away from You. Break my feelings and show Thy face of love! 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 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. Sri Paramhansa Yogananda's Voice: "Divine Mothers Song to the Devotee"http://picasaweb.google.com/paramhansa.yogananda1 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sri-Par. (Excerpts from Discourse 28, The Second Coming of Christ by Paramahansa Yogananda p.497). 10 minutes. Break my thoughts and show Thy face of wisdom! their prayers because they dont understand that God sometimes answers Yogananda - Cosmic Chants - Deliver Us From Delusion Divine Mother's Song to the Devotee- Paramhansa Yogananda Practicing the Presence of God Change Your Thoughts, Change Yourself Pray with me, OM, amen, amin! (LogOut/ Those who pray without knowing the scientific art of interiorization often complain that God does not respond to their entreaties. Yogananda's words convey great spiritual power, in this case the depth of his relationship with God as Divine Mother. the Father, and the Father wills that your desire be fulfilled. I want to come to Thee., Devotee PortalOnline MeditationMeditation CentresVoluntary League of DisciplesVolunteer PortalBookstore, Apply for LessonsLearn to MeditateFree LiteratureKriya Yoga pathSRF/YSS App, Request PrayersUpcoming EventsDonateNews & Blog, View FAQsEmail UsCall: (0651) 6655 555Employment Opportunities. 2. of Desires. I had to leave that particular group and Divine Mother made it possible for me to move and make a living. Destroy the wall of my ignorance, and appear unto me in all Thy splendour. No matter how wonderful it is within, spiritual realization loses something of its intensity when it is expressed outwardly. May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts. Break my pride and show Thy face of humbleness! These are not the result of the stimuli of the senses, but the combination of the devotee's silence and God's voice of silence. ALBUMS TOP TRACKS SIMILAR ARTISTS Reveal Thyself to me!" We pray and ask Thee as our Father: Reveal Thyself. Fill us with Thy healing light that we may share Thy blessings with those in need. Divine Mother, I heard Thy voice in the speaking fragrance of the rose. Online classes, regular webinars and more. Now it is complete. Silencing the thoughts means tuning them in to God. The little kitten is carried about by the mother cat, content wherever she places it. I want to go Home. Thou art in (the name of the person). Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. Ananda Course in Meditation Starting May 11. Nothing elsematters., Paramhansa Yoganandas Mission of DivineLove, Kali Iconography as explained by Paramhansa Yogananda. Make me see Thee in every fibre of my being, in every wisp of thought. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. Join us in sending healing to the world during these challenging times. You made me in Your image; and my home is with You. 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. by that which flows through it. When that comes, you know that you are communing with God. In other writings, he taught that the AUM vibration is an aspect of the Divine Mother as Kali, commonly worshipped in Hinduism. Devotee PortalOnline MeditationMeditation CentresVoluntary League of DisciplesVolunteer PortalBookstore, Apply for LessonsLearn to MeditateFree LiteratureKriya Yoga pathSRF/YSS App, Request PrayersUpcoming EventsDonateNews & Blog, View FAQsEmail UsCall: (0651) 6655 555Employment Opportunities. You have faith that She knows best. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. Visualize the person you wish to heal. Thou art the essence of everything. 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. You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. have tried so far has failed; what to do next? we start to think hard If any of Yoganandas disciple know: When Yogananda referred to Kali, did he mean Divine Mother in all her aspects, or did he mean Kali Ma specifically? Divine Mother. Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you dont wonder why the Mother placed you there. Second question: That booklet was never reprinted after the 1940s, so it isnt available in print only online. Into the temple of peace come Thou, O Lord of Joy! I see Divine Mothers eyes in the face of Masters mother. 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. My heart is filled with joy eternal. Sometimes, no loud or even whispered words can I pray; for when deep feeling for God possesses you, you cannot utter any words. I heard Thy voice beneath the din of my noisiest thoughts. 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. He will awaken you from this dream world and lift you to His bosom of eternal light, immortality, and freedom. Shantidev, Thank 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, Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you don't wonder why the Mother placed you there. We need more of the qualities of compassion, forgiveness, unconditional love, and universal brotherhoodin contrast to a world that appears to be ruled by greed, warfare, poverty, and injustice. (from 'Connecting Your Life with the Astral World' by Paramahansa Yogananda). Join friends and members of SRF at an event near you. That hidden, infinite sphere wherein there is no creation, no stars or planets only pure wisdom is the Father. Experience of Peace and Joy Is Of what use is my going to Kasi any more? Paramahansa Yogananda / Jesus Christ / The Virgin Mary I relate to the loving energy of the Divine Mother through Masters chants and prayers. Prepare for these techniques with prayer and meditation, calming the mind and asking God that Divine Will be done. I heard Thy voice beneath the din of my noisiest thoughts. Yogananda left behind a wealth of his own divinely inspired Poems and Prayers written to the Divine Mother, many in his book of prayer-poems, Whispers from Eternity. A prayer that is strong and deep will You have faith that She knows best. 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. Help share Yoganandas teachings of yoga and meditation everywhere. Sanctify me with Thy presence. If we meditate on the Sri Yantra (of Tripura Sundari) a very different vibration comes alive. can help. Yogananda PRAYER Universal Prayer Heavenly Father, Divine Mother, Jesus Christ, Bhagavan Krishna, Babaji, Lahiri Mahasaya, Sri Yukteswarji, Guru- Preceptor Paramahansa Yogananda, saints of all religions, I bow to you all. O Father, Thine unlimited and all-healing power is in me. O Eternal Energy, awaken in me conscious will, conscious vitality, conscious health, conscious realization. 1. (p.492). Break the night and show Thy moond face! When your mind is calm and filled with faith after praying to Two Short Healing Prayer Techniques 1. But if an invocation becomes merely a part of an ecclesiastical ceremony, performed mechanicallyconcentration on the form of religion rather than its spiritGod doesn't much like that kind of prayer. God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children, Paramahansaji has said, peeping through the caring hearts of all true mothers.. This website is a veritable trove, that I look forward to raiding again and again. Prayer: Demand of the Soul by Paramahansa Yogananda I heard Thy voice in the lisping whispers of my devotion. Divine Mother, show Thyself in the light of my flaming love for Thee. Teach me to open my closed eyes of unbelief and behold Thine instantaneously healing light. I prayed, O Mother, be Thou real unto all.. In Nature you behold the mother aspect of God, full of beauty, gentleness, tenderness, and kindness. 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. Thou art the essence of everything. Like a secret fire, that love burns the darkness from around the soul, and in that light you behold the mightiness of Spirit. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. God in meditation, you are able to see various answers to your problems; and God Responds Through Fulfillment Yogananda's Healing Prayer Techniques - Ananda India Thus his seeds of ignorance will be destroyed, and he will smile with the health of God-love. 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. I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. With all the earnestness of our hearts we pray, reveal Thyself! Change). science of religion in your daily life. But to maintain that attitude takes great will. Lord, give us Thyself, that we may give Thee to all!" Other terms for this aspect of Divinity are Aum, Shakti, Holy Ghost, Cosmic Intelligent Vibration, Nature or Prakriti. done our best, and still it is inadequate, we turn to that other Power.. Join friends and members of SRF at an event near you. I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! Of what use is my going to Kasi any more? Prayer with devotion is a wonderful means of opening oneself to the freely flowing blessings of God, a necessary link of man's life to the Infinite Source of all benefaction. 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Thank you for saying it so beautifully. The following poems and prayers are just a selection from the writings of Paramhansa Yogananda: Mother's Eyes My Devotion Sinking in a Dream O Divine Mother, I Am Thine, for Thou Art Eternally Mine But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. 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. In spite of our indifference and pursuit of sense pleasures, still God is loving us, and always will. The Mission of Self-Realization Fellowship, Sign up to receive insight and inspiration to enrich your daily life, Read Next: How to Use Thoughts of Immortality to Awaken Your True Self, Beauty and Joy, Grace and Refuge: Living in the Presence of the Mother Divine. We are serving as willing instruments for a much greater power than our own little selves. Feel Gods presence as the source of all healing energy and visualize as clearly as possible the person receiving this blessing. to the unlimited Divine Power. If you close your eyes and visualize vast, illimitable space, you become overwhelmed and enthralled you feel naught but pure wisdom. Healing techniques of Paramhansa Yogananda: Learn simple yet powerful techniques originally taught by Paramhansa Yogananda in this 10-week course starting soon. Change). Cry for Him until your head and your heart seem to burst with longing for Him: "You must come. Thou art in all Thy children Thou art in (name). The instrument is blessed Hold them in that light for as long as you wish. It is a hunger for God that arises from within, expressing itself to Him ardently, silently. 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. 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. But when we come to the point of saying, Everything I O Eternal Energy, awaken in me conscious will, conscious vitality, conscious health, conscious realization. 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. All rights reserved. reasonings of the mind is to sit and meditate upon God until you feel calmness So when trouble comes, dont think that She is punishing you; Her hand overshadowing you holds some blessing as it reaches out to bring you nearer to Her. I am more like that; I give all responsibility to the Divine Mother. I demand my divine birthright, intuitively realizing that all wisdom and power already exist in my soul. Read more about Metaphysical Meditations. Only when thoughts cease can one hear the voice of God communicating through the silence of intuition. 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. In which particular writings of Paramhansaji does he talk about The Divine Mother as the AUM, please? The Chakras: Inner Guide to Self-Realization. Fill us with Thy healing light that we may share Thy blessings with those in need. They began my journey to God/Self for me. 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. One hour of Kriya Yoga meditation can bestow more effect than twenty-four hours of ordinary prayer. The Lord is the Mother of all mothers, the Father of all fathers, the One Friend behind all friends. What joy! Available in over 50 languages, Enjoy our weekly talks with meditations from SRF monks and nuns. 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. My heart is filled with joy eternal. This is such a beautifully devotional site! Beloved Divine Mother, hide no more. 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. The little cup of my heart cannot hold the joy and the love that I beheld in those eyes looking at me, sometimes smiling. I just wonder if Master said anything about these differences. laws; but until He is absolutely sure of the devotee He will not answer openly, When that sensory urge disappears, then the urge for God automatically appears. Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Thy presence. In Bengal, India, where Yogananda was born and raised, God is commonly worshiped as the Divine Mother in different forms. We present here an excerpt from "Living in the Sacred Presence of the Divine Mother," a talk given in 2017 by Brother Chidananda, president of Self-Realization Fellowship/Yogoda Satsanga Society of India (SRF/YSS). according to their wishes until they have fulfilled His desire for their 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. Under all circumstances health or sickness, riches or poverty, sunshine or gray clouds your feeling must remain unruffled. When we are hit with difficulties we But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. Thank you for this wonderful website. Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings on the Divine Mother. https://thecosmicmother.org/2014/07/23/the-cosmic-mother-as-aum/. Thou art in all Thy children. This talk, recorded at the SRF Mother Center in Los Angeles, illustrates how we all can have a personal relationship with the Divine Mother who understands us completely and cherishes each step we take on the spiritual path. These words of Christ refer to entering into the "closet" of inner silence. 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. Dont forget that. Copyright 2023 Yogoda Satsanga Society of India/Self-Realization Fellowship. All rights reserved. Then proceed with one of the following healing prayer methods: After meditation, draw the energy to the arms and hands. Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. In your silence God's silence ceases. about a solution. For example, when we have ill health I feel her ever more deeply and I am looking everywhere to deepen this connection. So be it. Sometimes an apparent disaster turns into a blessing for you. Gloom is but the shade of Divine Mothers hand outstretched caressingly.