Here: No matter what else you may be doing, you can mentally converse with God: My Lord, I am looking for You. Thank you so much Devarshi! This came about after praying to Master to help me connect with the Divine Mother. I have a deep bond with all 6 SRF Masters. 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. presence of God. O blazing Light! In other writings, he taught that the AUM vibration is an aspect of the Divine Mother as Kali, commonly worshipped in Hinduism. Other terms for this aspect of Divinity are Aum, Shakti, Holy Ghost, Cosmic Intelligent Vibration, Nature or Prakriti. Under all circumstances health or sickness, riches or poverty, sunshine or gray clouds your feeling must remain unruffled. awaken my heart, awaken my soul, ignite my darkness, tear the veil of silence, and fill my temple with Thy glory. His greatest work on God as Mother is the booklet The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God. 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. thought in the mind of another person who can fulfill your desire or need; that Copyright 2022 Self-Realization Fellowship. His Whispers from Eternity is perhaps the best way to tune in to his way of divine worship. 1. 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. Unless there is simultaneously an increasing intensity of zeal and love for God, loud prayer can thus be spiritually dangerous. My heart is filled with joy eternal. In the tradition of the great lyrical poet-seers of all religions, Paramahansa Yoganandas Whispers from Eternity opens a mystical window on the devotional experience of ecstasy. Maybe I have done wrong, tempted by delusions of Your cosmic play; but because You are my Mother, my Father, my Friend, I know You will forgive me and take me back. your thoughts and activities, what you are wishing for has to come about. Thousands of Suns, painting by Mantradevi based on Yoganandas chant. One is the material. The Chakras: Inner Guide to Self-Realization. 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. Teach me to feel that Thou art the power behind all wealth, and the value within all things. Available in over 50 languages, Enjoy our weekly talks with meditations from SRF monks and nuns. Through a psychic in 2009, He told me that He has always been with me. Divine Mother: Living in Her Presence by Paramahansa Yogananda If only you could see the beautiful eyes of the Mother that I beheld last night. It was Thy love that spoke through the voice of friendship. But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. Into the temple of peace come Thou, O Lord of Joy! Thus his seeds of ignorance will be destroyed, and he will smile with the health of God-love. Its only this year that I can look back and see the map I didnt know I was following. For the devotee whose consciousness is inwardly united with God, an audible response from Him is unnecessaryintuitive thoughts and true visions constitute God's voice. believe may help. If one enters the inner temple of silence and worships before the altar of God with prayer and invocation of His presence, He comes quickly. Divine Mother, You wear so many costumes of light to appear unto Your children. From the depths of your heart, cry to Him. perfection. Thou art in (the name of the person). But a time comes when no human aid Sometimes He answers by dropping a O Bestower of unceasing bliss! As I called to Thee in the wilderness of my loneliness, Thou didst burst through the dawn to greet me with Thy joy. 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. When you persist, refusing to accept failure, the 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. 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 touched Thy tenderness in the softness of the lily. Healing prayers and positive, Video with Mary Kretzmann, Director of Ananda Healing Prayer Ministry. So be it. I long to be with You always. One hour of Kriya Yoga meditation can bestow more effect than twenty-four hours of ordinary prayer. 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. unconditioned by any external influence is evident proof of the responding The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. Destroy the wall of my ignorance, and appear unto me in all Thy splendour. 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? First, invoke the Divine Presence to bless, guide and protect your healing prayer session. 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. Prayer: Demand of the Soul by Paramahansa Yogananda Also, the personal aspect of God embodying the love and compassionate qualities of a mother. Beauty and Joy, Grace and Refuge: Living in the Presence of the Mother Aum, Kali. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. "Divine Mother, Heavenly Father, Friend, Beloved God. If I can connect to her, well. Self Realization Fellowship | In the Embrace of the Divine Mother That is God's means of expression. The Hindu scriptures . As far as I know, he never spoke of these other aspects of Divine Mother. true devotees, no matter in what form they love Him.[and] answers their Break the sun and show Thy face of power! Prepare for these techniques with prayer and meditation, calming the mind and asking God that Divine Will be done. Stone sculpture, Gujarat, 16th century. 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. Divine Mother, I heard Thy voice in the speaking fragrance of the rose. God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children, Paramahansaji has said, peeping through the caring hearts of all true mothers.. As Thy children, it is our privilege to love Thee, for Thou art ours. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. 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. Remember, greater than a million 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. I long to be with You always. Yoganandas words convey great spiritual power, in this case the depth of his relationship with God as Divine Mother. Thou art in (the name of the person). 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, Kriya Yoga: Science of Spiritual Living for the Modern Age, Spiritual Happiness: Tapping Into the Souls Storehouse of Love, Peace, and Joy, Kriya Yoga: Quickening Our Human Evolution. Maybe I have done wrong, tempted by delusions of Your cosmic play; but because You are my Mother, my Father, my Friend, I know You will forgive me and take me back. our body, mind, and soul. 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. I want to go Home. 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. Thou art in all Thy children Thou art in (name). When that comes, you know that you are communing with God. He has always been near; it is we who have been wandering away from His consciousness. Home > Spiritual > Living in the Presence of the Mother Divine. There are two kinds of seekers: those who are like the baby monkey and those who are like the kitten. Thousands of Suns, painting by Mantradevi based on Yoganandas chant. Prayers from Yogananda. Learn how to calm your mind, still your body, and open the doorway to the joy of your soul. The channel is blessed by what flows through it. Books from Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda, Pilgrimages to holy places in India and around the world. Quotes on Prayer - yogananda.com.au He will not always answer strike your heart. Thou didst emerge from the molten door of the sun to pour Thy power into the pores of my life. Thank You for this beautiful website. I prayed, O Mother, be Thou real unto all.. It includes introductory instructions on how to meditate. I am really happy to find this forum. I have now discovered a very strong connection to the Cosmic Mother. Heavenly Father, charge my body with Thy vitality, charge my mind with Thy spiritual power, charge my soul with Thy joy, Thine immortality. we can go to a doctor for medical treatment. Paramahansa Yogananda wrote: "The human mind, freed from the disturbances or 'static' of restlessness, is empowered to perform all the functions . Yogananda's Healing Prayer Techniques - Ananda India 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. No matter how wonderful it is within, spiritual realization loses something of its intensity when it is expressed outwardly. Chant Aum mentally or aloud three times while deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing out to them. He does answer silently, through His Only when thoughts cease can one hear the voice of God communicating through the silence of intuition. Kulakundalini, Goddess Full of Brahman, Tara, O Divine Mother, I Am Thine, for Thou Art Eternally Mine, Thou Mother of Flames, Show Thy Face, Hidden Beneath the Veil of Cosmic Motion Pictures, With the Torch of our Devotion, blaze our dark indifference, Divine Mother, come Thyself into the waiting Temple of our Love, I will be the naughty baby of the Divine Mother, Thou didst reveal Thy silver rays of Speaking Silence, Whether dead or living, I am held in Thine Immortal Arms, Prayer for expanding Love from self to all brethren, I loved all things, that I might learn to crave Thee only, Teach me to find Happiness in the Joy of others, Come to me as Kindness (Inspired by Ram Prasads Song), The Bee of my Mind loves to drink from the Blue Lotus of Thy Feet, Come to me as Kindness (Inspired by Ram Prasads Song), The Cosmic Mother: An ExperientialWorkshop, I am your Mother through all eternity. Only Love,Joy, Beauty radiate. persists, the desired result will somehow manifest. Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Thy presence. My heart is filled with joy eternal. 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. Repeat the following: Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. Stone sculpture, Gujarat, 16th century. Fill us with Thy healing light that we may share Thy blessings with those in need. But I do not care to be a part of it, except to do Your will. Water condensed becomes ice, and so invisible Spirit can be frozen into form by my devotion's frost. In divine love and golden light You have faith that She knows best. 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. Divine Mother. 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. So be it. Like a secret fire, that love burns the darkness from around the soul, and in that light you behold the mightiness of Spirit. and people call You unreal! and Divine Mother smiled. God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children, peeping through the caring hearts of all true mothers. The following poems and prayers are just a selection from the writings of Paramhansa Yogananda: Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God, by Paramhansa Yogananda | The Cosmic Mother The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God, by Paramhansa Yogananda Original cover from 1945 book In 1945, Paramhansa Yogananda wrote a booklet titled The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God. 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. Enter my shrine of meditation, O Bliss God! This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Kali dancing the Cosmic dance, with awestruck girl at her feet. Lord, give us Thyself, thatwe may give Thee to all!. Even true devotees think sometimes I see your Smiling Face responding as The Cosmic Mother. Manifest Thy healing presence in his/her body, mind, and soul. Teach me to open my closed eyes of unbelief and behold Thine instantaneously healing light. Below are a few ideas that might help you get started: Have you, Paramhansa Yogananda said that natural calamities such as earthquakes and hurricanes are the result of the excessive build-up of negative thoughts and emotions around the world. I have a few questions, if any of Yoganandas disciples are reading. Now it is complete. Manifest Thy healing presence in his (her) body, mind and soul. Change). Copyright 2022 Self-Realization Fellowship. 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. His greatest work on God as Mother is the booklet The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God. Break my pride and show Thy face of humbleness! Sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. You made me in Your image; and my home is with You. True prayer is an expression of the soul, an urge from the soul. Even Thou art in all Thy children Thou art in (name). This you can do any time, anywhere. 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. May Thy love shine forever on the sanctuary of my devotion, and may I be able to awaken Thy love in all hearts. The wisdom of a Mother. Whispers from EternityMystical Prayers of Poetic Beauty. 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. individual then serves as Gods instrument to bring about the desired result. Provide relief, physical comfort and spiritual inspiration to the poorest, disadvantaged and marginalized sections of the society. The baby monkey clings to the mother; but when she jumps, it may fall off. * * * * Power Of A Saint's Devotion Thank you for this wonderful website. Attend online meditations, spiritual retreats, and group study of the SRF teachings, The book that changed the lives of millions! I want to come to Thee.. Gods answer; because will comes from God, and continuous will is divine will. mysterious response. 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. These words of Christ refer to entering into the "closet" of inner silence. Heavenly Spirit, bless me that I may easily find happiness instead of becoming worried at every test and difficulty. Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. Through my spiritual happiness I will serve all. Water condensed becomes ice, and so invisible Spirit can be frozen into form by my devotions frost. I relate to the loving energy of the Divine Mother through Masters chants and prayers. devotion, and increase the concentration and devotion with each repetition of You can unsubscribe at any time using the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email. and people call You unreal! and Divine Mother smiled. Then say to the Lord, I cant solve my problem alone, even if I We must withdraw our thoughts from sensations and be silent within. until one reaches fathomless depths of divine peace and ecstatic joy, the sure proof Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. differently from what they expect or ask for. (Excerpts from Discourse 28, The Second Coming of Christ by Paramahansa Yogananda p.497). Divine Mother, I heard Thy voice in the speaking fragrance of the rose. The little cup of my heart cannot hold the joy and the love that I beheld in those eyes looking at me, sometimes smiling. After meditating, draw the energy into the arms and hands by rubbing the hands together briskly and then visualize the person before you. Paramhansa Yogananda often spoke and wrote of Divine Mother in the form of Kali, the way that She is frequently worshiped in Bengal. If we meditate on the Sri Yantra (of Tripura Sundari) a very different vibration comes alive. 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. though there is nothing in the world to conform to your wish, when your will Thou art the essence of everything. Sometimes, when the Mother is going to caress you, a shadow is caused by Her hand before it touches you. Shamla of Shamballa. O Eternal Energy, awaken in me conscious will, conscious vitality, conscious health, conscious realization. He will not talk to the devotee. He will awaken you from this dream world and lift you to His bosom of eternal light, immortality, and freedom. 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 which particular writings of Paramhansaji does he talk about The Divine Mother as the AUM, please? Step away from your busy life for a few days; take time to be still and refresh your soul. Thou art the essence of everything. It is a hunger for God that arises from within, expressing itself to Him ardently, silently. 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. Other terms for this aspect of Divinity are Aum, Shakti, Holy Ghost, Cosmic Intelligent Vibration, Nature or Prakriti. There are two kinds of seekers: those who are like the baby monkey and those who are like the kitten. I heard Thy voice in the lisping whispers of my devotion. Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda in 1968. I will seek to make others truly happy, in gratitude for the divine joy Thou hast given me. 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 have always had trouble connecting to Divine Mother finding it much easier to connect to Master (Parmahnasa Yogananda) and the gurus. All rights reserved. I did not ask to be created; but since Thou hast put me here in human life, Thou must reveal Thyself unto me. If you repeatedly call on Him with 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. 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. Mother guided me all the way though the journey started in 1974 if I trace it back to its roots. I dont want anything but You alone. Shantidev, Thank you. Attend online meditations, spiritual retreats, and group study of the SRF teachings, The book that changed the lives of millions! In Nature you behold the mother aspect of God, full of beauty, gentleness, tenderness, and kindness. The Mission of Self-Realization Fellowship, Sign up to receive insight and inspiration to enrich your daily life. Prayer Quotes | Paramahansa Yogananda - Yogoda Satsanga Society of India Two Short Healing Prayer Techniques 1. God is that happiness. It is You who are real and all things else are unreal, I said, and the Divine Mother smiled again. But the urge to seek Him is drowned in the urge to indulge in sense pleasures. Every night in meditation, throw yourself at the feet of the Lord. If you do not give up, the Lord will come unto you. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. Manifest Thy healing presence in his (her) body, mind and soul. Of what use is my going to Kasi any more? Prayers From Metaphysical Meditations by Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda 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. Does anyone know.. Where can I buy The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God? Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. Join friends and members of SRF at an event near you. But I do not care to be a part of it, except to do Your will. Praying for others in this way will also help to heal you. Father, teach me to include the prosperity of others in the pursuit of my own prosperity. Break my wisdom and show Thy face of perfection! That love is sacred within, an inner communion, silently giving its oblations into the Spirit. You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly. longer and deeper technique for healing at a distance. Prayers and Affirmations | Paramahansa Yogananda Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you don't wonder why the Mother placed you there. Sanctify me with Thy presence. But if you are not very strong, they may steal that love from you. 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. We are serving as willing instruments for a much greater power than our own little selves. I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! Heavenly Father, teach me to remember Thee in poverty or prosperity, in sickness or health, in ignorance or wisdom. Sometimes it is very good that we do Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Heavenly Father, as Thy true devotees, we know we can never perish, but will find eternal life in Thee. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. Break my feelings and show Thy face of love! 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. Jai Ma It includes introductory instructions on how to meditate. Vocalized prayers are wonderful only if the attention is on God, and if the words are a call to God out of the abundance of the soul's desire for Him. Material power is limited, and when it fails, we turn 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. 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. I see that You are all one in Her.. 8 communities, 45 teaching centers, and 102 meditation groups. 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. Even when you are in the coal bin of suffering you dont wonder why the Mother placed you there. A prayer that is strong and deep will choose or reject Him. 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. People think God doesnt respond to Break my thoughts and show Thy face of wisdom! I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! Sometimes an apparent disaster turns into a blessing for you. Gloom is but the shade of Divine Mothers hand outstretched caressingly. Change). You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly. Divine Mother's Song to the Devotee- Paramhansa Yogananda God Responds Through Fulfillment Dont forget that. I said to Her, Oh! 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. Make my soul Thy temple! 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. science of religion in your daily life. Make me see Thee in every fiber of my being, in every wisp of . The kitten has complete trust in its mother.