The greatest romance is with the Infinite. _x000D_ You have no idea how beautiful life can be. _x000D_ When you suddenly find God everywhere, _x000D_ when He comes and talks to you and guides you, _x000D_ the romance of divine love has begun.
Interpretation
This quote speaks to the profound connection one can have with the divine and how it transforms our experience of life.
Paramahansa Yogananda describes the experience of divine love as the ultimate romance, emphasizing that recognizing the presence of God leads to a deeper appreciation of beauty in life. The quote highlights how this relationship with the Infinite shapes our understanding and enjoyment of existence, illustrating a spiritual awakening that enriches our everyday experiences.
In practice
In a speech about finding happiness, one might say, 'As Paramahansa Yogananda said, the greatest romance is with the Infinite, encouraging us to see beauty in every moment.'
Man is important in one sense only. He was made in the image of God: That is his importance. He is not important for his body, ego, or personality. His constant affirmation of ego-consciousness is the source of all his problems.
When, by meditation, we withdraw restless thoughts from the lake of the mind, we behold our soul, a perfect reflection of Spirit.
It is wisest to be impartial. If you have health, but are attached to it, you will always be afraid of losing it. And if you fear that loss, but become ill, you will suffer. Why not remain forever joyful in the Self?
From joy people are born; for joy they live; in joy they melt at death. Death is an ecstasy, for it removes the burden of the body and frees the soul of all pain springing from body identification. It is the cessation of pain and sorrow.
It is better to meditate a little bit with depth than to mediate long with the mind running here and there. If you do not make an effort to control the mind it will go on doing as it pleases, no matter how long you sit to meditate.
Millions of people never analyze themselves. Mentally they are mechanical products of the factory of their environment, preoccupied with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, working and sleeping, and going here and there to be entertained. They don't know what or why they are seeking, nor why they never realize complete happiness and lasting satisfaction. By evading self-analysis, people go on being robots, conditioned by their environment. True self-analysis is the greatest art of progress.
When you truly love yourself, you don't have enemies. They may hate you but you're too big to hate them back.
There will be no hatred or resentment among them, their hearts will be as one, and they will glorify God, morning and evening.
Deep in earth my love is lying And I must weep alone.
A kiss may not be the truth, but it is what we wish were true.
There is always some madness in love.
Whatever you love most, you fear you might lose, you know it can change. Why do you look from left to right when you cross the street? Because you don’t want to get run over. But, you still cross the street.
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