Heavenly Father, as Thy true devotees, we know we can never perish, but will find eternal life in Thee. But when we come to the point of saying, Everything I Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. I demand my divine birthright, intuitively realizing that all wisdom and power already exist in my soul. O Father, Thine unlimited and all-healing power is in me. This 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. Feel Gods presence as the source of all healing energy and visualize as clearly as possible the person receiving this blessing. Sometimes He answers by dropping a science of religion in your daily life. 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. Attend online meditations, spiritual retreats, and group study of the SRF teachings, The book that changed the lives of millions! But to maintain that attitude takes great will. But God's voice is silence. Unless there is simultaneously an increasing intensity of zeal and love for God, loud prayer can thus be spiritually dangerous. I dont want anything but You alone. All rights reserved. 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. individual then serves as Gods instrument to bring about the desired result. Thank You for this beautiful website. Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. I said to Her, Oh! Paramahansa Yogananda teaches us how we can have this same direct experience of the Divine, through the yoga science of meditation and a new way to pray. 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. In Nature you behold the mother aspect of God, full of beauty, gentleness, tenderness, and kindness. Stone sculpture, Gujarat, 16th century. Divine Mother, You wear so many costumes of light to appear unto Your children. Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Thy presence. You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly. according to their wishes until they have fulfilled His desire for their From the depths of your heart, cry to Him. I prayed, O Mother, be Thou real unto all.. Jai Ma Water condensed becomes ice, and so invisible Spirit can be frozen into form by my devotions frost. If I can connect to her, well. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. 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. Manifest Thy healing presence in his (her) body, mind and soul. (p.492). But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. Aum, Kali. and people call You unreal! and Divine Mother smiled. persists, the desired result will somehow manifest. devotion, and increase the concentration and devotion with each repetition of I relate to the loving energy of the Divine Mother through Masters chants and prayers. I want to go Home. Yogananda taught that the Mother aspect of God is more approachable than the Father aspect, and therefore divine union is easier through that doorway. Therefore, perfection is in me. 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. This reverence to the Infinite, God, is essential for true spiritual healing. Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Thy presence. Thou art the essence of everything. All rights reserved. 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. I dont know if You are Guru or Kali, for I see that You are one. Heavenly Spirit, bless me that I may easily find happiness instead of becoming worried at every test and difficulty. Paramhansa Yogananda Swami Kriyananda - Stories of Yogananda -" Integrity on the Spiritual Path" Sri Yukteswar Ashram If only you could see the beautiful eyes of the Mother that I beheld last night. That hidden, infinite sphere wherein there is no creation, no stars or planets only pure wisdom is the Father. But the urge to seek Him is drowned in the urge to indulge in sense pleasures. Through my spiritual happiness I will serve all. Divine Mother: Living in Her Presence by Paramahansa Yogananda presence of God. 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. Dont forget that. Kali is widely misunderstood, especially in the West, due in part to fear-mongering during the British colonial era and their exaggeration of the "Thugee" sect of criminals who worshiped Kali. Break my wisdom and show Thy face of perfection! 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. These words of Christ refer to entering into the "closet" of inner silence. 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. You made me in Your image; and my home is with You. Like a secret fire, that love burns the darkness from around the soul, and in that light you behold the mightiness of Spirit. I have now discovered a very strong connection to the Cosmic Mother. After meditating, draw the energy into the arms and hands by rubbing the hands together briskly and then visualize the person before you. strike your heart. 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. O Kali, You are our Guru, and Guru is Kali. (from 'Connecting Your Life with the Astral World' by Paramahansa Yogananda). In other writings, he taught that the AUM vibration is an aspect of the Divine Mother as Kali, commonly worshipped in Hinduism. until one reaches fathomless depths of divine peace and ecstatic joy, the sure proof Sometimes an apparent disaster turns into a blessing for you. Silencing the thoughts means tuning them in to God. Manifest Thy healing presence in his/her body, mind, and soul. Books from Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda, Pilgrimages to holy places in India and around the world. Teach me to feel that Thou art the power behind all wealth, and the value within all things. Visualization for Planetary Healing. When you persist, refusing to accept failure, the Jesus Christ, Great Masters of India, and beloved Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, we humbly bow at Thy feet. The little cup of my heart cannot hold the joy and the love that I beheld in those eyes looking at me, sometimes smiling. For him She had become without such limiting form. With undying devotion, mentally affirm: "Father, 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. Attend online meditations, spiritual retreats, and group study of the SRF teachings, The book that changed the lives of millions! your thoughts and activities, what you are wishing for has to come about. about a solution. In divine love and golden light Even Make me see Thee in every fibre of my being, in every wisp of thought. It includes introductory instructions on how to meditate. No true devotee is ignored by God. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. He speaks to you through your intuition. This you can do any time, anywhere. "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. Only Love,Joy, Beauty radiate. When that sensory urge disappears, then the urge for God automatically appears. O blazing Light! Aum, Guru. 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. When the consciousness is withdrawn from the sensory surface of the body and its surroundings and centralized in the cerebrospinal shrines of soul perception, that is the most effective time to pray. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. and people call You unreal! and Divine Mother smiled. Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. Destroy the wall of my ignorance, and appear unto me in all Thy splendour. I am really happy to find this forum. Lord, give us Thyself, that we may give Thee to all!" 1. I long to be with You always. 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? I especially loved the collection of Ram Prasads poems. Divine Mother, show Thyself in the light of my flaming love for Thee. When that comes, you know that you are communing with God. Lord, give us Thyself, thatwe may give Thee to all!. Here: 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. Yogananda said the Kriya Yoga meditation technique is the fastest route to Self-realization.. Visualize the person you wish to heal. Break the night and show Thy moond face! 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. Try as he may to respond, the friend is continually thwarted by a "busy" signal! Two Short Healing Prayer Techniques 1. Teach me to open my closed eyes of unbelief and behold Thine instantaneously healing light. Prayer: Demand of the Soul by Paramahansa Yogananda Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. The kitten has complete trust in its mother. In creating this universe God revealed two aspects: the masculine or fatherly, and the feminine or motherly. Then your hands, charged with divine power, will throw healing rays into your patients heart and brain. Thou didst tear away the night of my ignorance to reveal Thy silver rays of speaking silence! As I called to Thee in the wilderness of my loneliness, Thou didst burst through the dawn to greet me with Thy joy. 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. hands, asking first for Your guidance, and then following through by thinking Dont forget that. Divine Mother, I heard Thy voice in the speaking fragrance of the rose. Gloom is but the shade of Divine Mothers hand outstretched caressingly. Shamla of Shamballa. God in meditation, you are able to see various answers to your problems; and The Chakras: Inner Guide to Self-Realization. I had to leave that particular group and Divine Mother made it possible for me to move and make a living. 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. I have a few questions, if any of Yoganandas disciples are reading. His name, is to plunge the mind deeper and deeper in the ocean of His presence Thou art in (the name of the person). I long to be with You always. Make me see Thee in every fiber of my being, in every wisp of . Thou didst emerge from the molten door of the sun to pour Thy power into the pores of my life. Break my wisdom and show Thy face of perfection! Feel the abundance of blessing. Go deep into the inner sanctum of meditation, mentally praying with utmost sincerity: "Father, reveal Thyself!" Its only this year that I can look back and see the map I didnt know I was following. So be it. 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. For example, we can meditate with Kalis yantra, and a certain vibration is there. PDF Self-Realization Fellowship Worldwide Prayer Circle does not speak, lest in so doing He influence the devotees use of free will to Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Thy presence. I touched Thy tenderness in the softness of the lily. I know they all lead to the Formless. differently from what they expect or ask for. Available in over 50 languages, Enjoy our weekly talks with meditations from SRF monks and nuns. Intuitive Solution to a Problem, There are two ways in which our needs