He will awaken you from this dream world and lift you to His bosom of eternal light, immortality, and freedom. Other terms for this aspect of Divinity are Aum, Shakti, Holy Ghost, Cosmic Intelligent Vibration, Nature or Prakriti. Of what use is my going to Kasi any more? I prayed, O Mother, be Thou real unto all.. Father, teach me to include the prosperity of others in the pursuit of my own prosperity. 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. So be it. The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. 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. hands, asking first for Your guidance, and then following through by thinking You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. Paramahansa Yogananda. When the consciousness is withdrawn from the sensory surface of the body and its surroundings and centralized in the cerebrospinal shrines of soul perception, that is the most effective time to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. 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 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. Yogananda taught that the Mother aspect of God is more approachable than the Father aspect, and therefore divine union is easier through that doorway. Sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. 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. Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. The wisdom of a Mother. 1. 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. 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Sometimes an apparent disaster turns into a blessing for you. your thoughts and activities, what you are wishing for has to come about. Follow that solution, and you will meet with success. You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. Sometimes He answers by dropping a 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. For him She had become without such limiting form. Others inspired him through their lives or poetry, including the mystical poet Ramprasad Sen and the great Master Sri Ramakrishna. I plan to tune in here pretty often:). God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children, peeping through the caring hearts of all true mothers. Devotion shown to God always evokes some form of plain or Teach me to feel that Thou art the power behind all wealth, and the value within all things. Beloved Divine Mother, hide no more. All rights reserved. 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. I encourage everyone to at least experiment with looking into the eyes of Paramhansa Yoganandas mother, Gyana Prabha Ghosh (click here for here image in this website https://thecosmicmother.org/home/friends-influences-yogananda/yoganandas-mother/ ) Call to her and see what happens. Father, teach me to include the prosperity of others in the pursuit of my own prosperity. Those who practice the technique of Kriya deeply for even a little while, and sit long in meditation in the resultant stillness, find that the force of their prayer is doubled, trebled, a hundred times more powerful. The Hindu scriptures teach that God is both immanent and transcendent, personal and impersonal. 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 the urge to seek Him is drowned in the urge to indulge in sense pleasures. Through scientific techniques of meditation such as Kriya Yoga, one learns to "shut the door" to outer distractions by withdrawing the life force and attention from the sensory nerves. May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts. O Eternal Energy, awaken in me conscious will, conscious vitality, conscious health, conscious realization. But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. Thou art the essence of everything. Then rub the palms together briskly, hold up your hands and chant Aum three times sending healing energy to that person as long as you feel to do so. But it takes a long time for prayer to be effective when the mind is outwardly roaming. Thou art the essence of everything. It includes introductory instructions on how to meditate. 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. It included that, yes, but was not limited to it. The quest continues. Into the temple of peace come Thou, O Lord of Joy! ever deeper concentration, He will answer your 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. Attend online meditations, spiritual retreats, and group study of the SRF teachings, The book that changed the lives of millions! Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Your presence. (from 'Connecting Your Life with the Astral World' by Paramahansa Yogananda). All rights reserved. Dont forget that. Heavenly Father, charge my body with Thy vitality, charge my mind with Thy spiritual power, charge my soul with Thy joy, Thine immortality. I reconnected consciously with Paramahansaji in September 1993. Sensations pouring in through the sensory nerves keep the mind filled with myriad noisy thoughts, so that the whole attention is toward the senses. In other writings, he taught that the AUM vibration is an aspect of the Divine Mother as Kali, commonly worshipped in Hinduism. There is the Hindu legend of how Shakti has split herself in the ten Mahavidyas (Kali, Tripura Sundari, etc). 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. about a solution. For example, when we have ill health Yogananda taught the worship of Divine Mother as both a philosophy and a practice, and freely shared many deep devotional experiences. Join us in sending healing to the world during these challenging times. We must withdraw our thoughts from sensations and be silent within. 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. But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. Thousands of Suns, painting by Mantradevi based on Yoganandas chant. I am more like that; I give all responsibility to the Divine Mother. Two Short Healing Prayer Techniques 1. Attend online meditations, spiritual retreats, and group study of the SRF teachings, The book that changed the lives of millions! O blazing Light! 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. If you do not give up, the Lord will come unto you. Then I discovered this website! A prayer that is strong and deep will This reverence to the Infinite, God, is essential for true spiritual healing. I want to go Home. Even true devotees think sometimes O Bestower of unceasing bliss! O Divine Mother, break the dawn and show Thy face of light! Even Fill us with Thy healing light that we may share Thy blessings with those in need. A subsistent inner happiness Like a secret fire, that love burns the darkness from around the soul, and in that light you behold the mightiness of Spirit. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. There are two kinds of seekers: those who are like the baby monkey and those who are like the kitten. Thou didst emerge from the molten door of the sun to pour Thy power into the pores of my life. Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. ", He speaks to us in silence, telling us to come Home. With all the earnestness of our hearts we pray, reveal Thyself! does not speak, lest in so doing He influence the devotees use of free will to Read more aboutMetaphysical Meditations. No true devotee is ignored by God. You made me in Your image; and my home is with You. Sometimes it is very good that we do because your mind is calm, you are capable of picking out the best solution. Repeat the following: Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. Online classes, regular webinars and more. Also, the personal aspect of God embodying the love and compassionate qualities of a mother. But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. I relate to the loving energy of the Divine Mother through Masters chants and prayers. Kali dancing the Cosmic dance, with awestruck girl at her feet. 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. Help share Yoganandas teachings of yoga and meditation everywhere. Thou art in all Thy children Thou art in (name). I heard Thy voice in the lisping whispers of my devotion. not receive what we think we want. Water condensed becomes ice, and so invisible Spirit can be frozen into form by my devotion's frost. Sometimes, when the Mother is going to caress you, a shadow is caused by Her hand before it touches you. 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. 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Manifest Thy healing presence in his (her) body, mind and soul. All rights reserved. Whether thou knowest it or not, I shall always love thee. Visualization for Planetary Healing. Self-Realization Magazine 2022 Annual Issue. But when we come to the point of saying, Everything I Second question: That booklet was never reprinted after the 1940s, so it isnt available in print only online. * * * * Power Of A Saint's Devotion 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. My meditations are blessed with her presence very tangibly. Thank you for saying it so beautifully. Remember, greater than a million Thank You for this beautiful website. In Nature you behold the mother aspect of God, full of beauty, gentleness, tenderness, and kindness. His Whispers from Eternity is perhaps the best way to tune in to his way of divine worship. When we are hit with difficulties we Through a psychic in 2009, He told me that He has always been with me. I see Divine Mothers eyes in the face of Masters mother. 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 dont know if You are Guru or Kali, for I see that You are one. That is God's means of expression. their prayers because they dont understand that God sometimes answers Aum, Guru. 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. Once you feel confident with the techniques above, you may want to practice this longer and deeper technique for healing at a distance. Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you dont wonder why the Mother placed you there. awaken my heart, awaken my soul, ignite my darkness, tear the veil of silence, and fill my temple with Thy glory. When your mind is calm and filled with faith after praying to Gods answer; because will comes from God, and continuous will is divine will. (LogOut/ Water condensed becomes ice, and so invisible Spirit can be frozen into form by my devotions frost. What joy! Break my feelings and show Thy face of love! Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. I heard Thy voice in the lisping whispers of my devotion. Only then is prayer truly effective, the mind having been freed to concentrate wholly on the Father who responds "in secret"in silent communion with the soul. 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. Thus his seeds of ignorance will be destroyed, and he will smile with the health of God-love. They began my journey to God/Self for me. I want to come to Thee.. Those who pray without knowing the scientific art of interiorization often complain that God does not respond to their entreaties. It is not Thy pity that we want, but Thy lovefor Thou art our Father and we are Thy children. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. 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. Thou didst tear away the night of my ignorance to reveal Thy silver rays of speaking silence! Gods Response. Yogananda was surrounded in Bengal by friends and guides who loved God as the Divine Mother. These words of Christ refer to entering into the "closet" of inner silence. Jesus Christ, Great Masters of India, and beloved Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, we humbly bow at Thy feet. It is You who are real and all things else are unreal, I said, and the Divine Mother smiled again. according to their wishes until they have fulfilled His desire for their This you can do any time, anywhere. I see that You are all one in Her.. I heard Thy voice beneath the din of my noisiest thoughts. When your will is very strong it touches Under all circumstances health or sickness, riches or poverty, sunshine or gray clouds your feeling must remain unruffled. Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you don't wonder why the Mother placed you there. And thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly" (Matthew 6:5, 6). 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. But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. First, invoke the Divine Presence to bless, guide and protect your healing prayer session. (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. The little cup of my heart cannot hold the joy and the love that I beheld in those eyes looking at me, sometimes smiling. reasonings of the mind is to sit and meditate upon God until you feel calmness some desire fulfilled through prayer. I did not find it available in online bookstores. Here are a few techniques to help you pray most effectively for those who need healing on a physical, emotional, or spiritual level. I am more like that; I give all responsibility to the Divine Mother. Healing techniques of Paramhansa Yogananda: Learn simple yet powerful techniques originally taught by Paramhansa Yogananda in this 10-week course starting soon. I am really happy to find this forum. Did Master say anything about these differences? Break the sun and show Thy face of power! Keep on until you feel that your heart is bursting with longing for God and you are crying inside, without crying outwardly.