Whenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.
Interpretation
The quote encourages individuals to rely on their inner creativity and intuition rather than external influences when creating.
Paramahansa Yogananda emphasizes the importance of connecting with one's inner self and the limitless potential within when striving to create or achieve something. Instead of looking to the outside world for inspiration or guidance, the quote advises turning inward to tap into the 'Infinite Source' of creativity and understanding that resides within each individual.
In practice
In a motivational speech, one might say, 'Whenever you want to produce something, do not depend upon the outside source: go deep and seek the Infinite Source.'
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.
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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.
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We must not lose hope. Hope is an anchor to the souls of men. Satan would have us cast away that anchor. In this way he can bring discouragement and surrender. But we must not lose hope. The Lord is pleased with every effort, even the tiny, daily ones in which we strive to be more like Him. Though we may see that we have far to go on the road to perfection, we must not give up hope.
Some people look for a beautiful place, others make a place beautiful.
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You have to have a darkness...for the dawn to come. You have to have experienced difficulties and challenges to fully appreciate and be grateful for success.
If the Angel deigns to appear, it will be because you have convinced him, not by tears but by your humble resolve to be always beginning β to be a Beginner!
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