Master seldom praised me for my labor. But he sometimes praised me for my devotion.
Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth
Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth
The Devotion of a Master
Yogananda never forgot for an instant that the real Doer was God. Inwardly, he was always free and at peace.
Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth, Thank You, God
What is the Secret of Happiness?
Last year, Swami Kriyananda was asked the question: What is the secret of happiness? “The most important secret of happiness is self-offering to God. When you can offer yourself to God, and claim nothing for yourself, you find you’re always happy. Happiness is when the joy of God can sing though you. That happiness comes from giving your life to … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Divine Love, Parenting and Education, Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth
Living the Teachings
I’m always conscious of the fact that living the teachings of Ananda – the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda, is an every day, every moment decision. But, sometimes that decision seems to stand out in bright, beautiful contrast to the way most of the rest of the world lives. This is a long blog, but I wanted to share this story … Read More
Spiritual Community, Spiritual Growth, Thank You, God
God Will Take Care of Us
Dear Friend, From a fellow tither: “I have been looking for jobs since November but couldn’t I find anything. Three weeks ago, I donated half of my first unemployment benefit check to Ananda. Two weeks later, I got the first temporary job since November, ‘Thank you, Master.’” She just got a permanent job. Developing faith that God will take care … Read More
A Place Called Ananda, Spiritual Growth
When You Have Eliminated the Impossible
Recently I was doing some routine maintenance on my bicycle. It may be my mechanic karma or something, but more than often after I am done with the maintenance, my bicycle is rendered with more problems than before I started working on it. Looking at the bright side however, each time is a learning experience for me. This time wasn’t … Read More
Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth
Doubt—Its Causes and Cure
Why do people doubt God? Doubts arise from uncertainty, and uncertainty arises from attachment. Many people saw Jesus display miraculous powers, but failed to perceive his spiritual greatness.
Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth
Letting Go of Fear
When I came onto the spiritual path my life became consciously God-centered. There was a feeling of restfulness and calm as I let go of anxiety about myself.
Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth
How Do We Learn Our Lessons?
Understanding never comes on a purely rational level. It comes on an intuitive level, and the more we seek that plane of understanding, the more we’ll understand.
Clarity Magazine, Spiritual Growth
The Saint Who Ate Fire
Sananda was a great saint who traveled across the plains of India with a large group of disciples. Many householders considered it a privilege to entertain a true saint and his disciples.
