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. Enter my shrine of meditation, O Bliss God! When we are in tune with God, we will hear His voice: "I have loved thee through the ages; I love thee now; and I shall love thee until thou comest Home. Feel the abundance of blessing. As quickly as I can, I shall do Your work and get out of this play of Yours; but I want to take others also away from this delusive drama of comedies and nightmares., 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. Sometimes He answers by dropping a Chant AUM mentally or aloud three times, deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing through your hands. by that which flows through it. O Bestower of unceasing bliss! 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. can be taken care of. Prepare for these techniques with prayer and meditation, calming the mind and asking God that Divine Will be done. Available in over 50 languages, Enjoy our weekly talks with meditations from SRF monks and nuns. I see Divine Mothers eyes in the face of Masters mother. through constructive actions. You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly. 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. save it from harm the mother does not grant the childs wish. 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. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret. All rights reserved. Heavenly Father, as Thy true devotees, we know we can never perish, but will find eternal life in Thee. Aum, Christ, Aum, Krishna. I have always had trouble connecting to Divine Mother finding it much easier to connect to Master (Parmahnasa Yogananda) and the gurus. Gloom is but the shade of Divine Mothers hand outstretched caressingly. Then proceed with one of the following healing prayer methods: After meditation, draw the energy to the arms and hands. Sharing the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda. Divine Mother. 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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. I see the effect on people who have gained a little human love, or a little money how happy they are! Step away from your busy life for a few days; take time to be still and refresh your soul. 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. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. They began my journey to God/Self for me. Now I stand amazed that the choices I made were always the ones which brought me here to finish this life in Yoganandas path. 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. 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. Follow that solution, and you will meet with success. Did Master say anything about these differences? (p.492). 10 minutes. Prayers From Metaphysical Meditations by Paramahansa Yogananda O Spirit, make my soul Your temple, but make my heart Your beloved home where You would dwell with me in ease and everlasting understanding. thought a zillion different thoughts; but I can solve it by placing it in Your 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. Im happy that you found this site! It included that, yes, but was not limited to it. God in meditation, you are able to see various answers to your problems; and 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. It is a hunger for God that arises from within, expressing itself to Him ardently, silently. Convert yourself into a divine battery, sending out through your hands divine healing rays whenever and wherever they may be needed. Join friends and members of SRF at an event near you. It includes introductory instructions on how to meditate. Does anyone know.. Where can I buy The Cosmic Mother: One Aspect of God? I want to go Home. His name, is to plunge the mind deeper and deeper in the ocean of His presence But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. Into the temple of peace come Thou, O Lord of Joy! All rights reserved. Kali is widely misunderstood, especially in the West, due in part to fear-mongering during the British colonial era and their exaggeration of the "Thugee" sect of criminals who worshiped Kali. that God does not answer their prayers. Verily I say unto you, they have their reward. Those who pray without knowing the scientific art of interiorization often complain that God does not respond to their entreaties. Of what use is my going to Kasi any more? Yogananda's words convey great spiritual power, in this case the depth of his relationship with God as Divine Mother. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Fill us with Thy healing light that we may share Thy blessings with those in need. prayers in many ways. (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. There is the Hindu legend of how Shakti has split herself in the ten Mahavidyas (Kali, Tripura Sundari, etc). react upon our environment first, making whatever material adjustments we the Father, and the Father wills that your desire be fulfilled. Teach me to feel that Thou art the power behind all wealth, and the value within all things. I am more like that; I give all responsibility to the Divine Mother. Finding Thee first, I will find everything else in Thee. longer and deeper technique for healing at a distance. Yogananda taught the worship of Divine Mother as both a philosophy and a practice, and freely shared many deep devotional experiences. presence of God. All rights reserved. It is You who are real and all things else are unreal, I said, and the Divine Mother smiled again. thank you for creating this wonderful website. The mother's instinctive love and forgiveness, no matter what her child has done, shows us that God will ultimately forgive the sins of all human beings. But a time comes when no human aid And thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly" (Matthew 6:5, 6). His Whispers from Eternity is perhaps the best way to tune in to his way of divine worship. Break the sun and show Thy face of power! 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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. Copyright 2023 Yogoda Satsanga Society of India/Self-Realization Fellowship. O Father, Thine unlimited and all-healing power is in me. He will awaken you from this dream world and lift you to His bosom of eternal light, immortality, and freedom. Prayer to Divine Mother Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. I have always communed with Divine Mother since as far as memory goes and have had numerous dreams and visions of her over the years. The instrument is blessed done our best, and still it is inadequate, we turn to that other Power.. Paramhansa Yogananda often spoke and wrote of Divine Mother in the form of Kali, the way that She is frequently worshiped in Bengal. Here are a few techniques to help you pray most effectively for those who need healing on a physical, emotional, or spiritual level. Join friends and members of SRF at an event near you. One hour of Kriya Yoga meditation can bestow more effect than twenty-four hours of ordinary prayer. your thoughts and activities, what you are wishing for has to come about. We must withdraw our thoughts from sensations and be silent within. Once you feel confident with the techniques above, you may want to practice this longer and deeper technique for healing at a distance. 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. Reincarnation: How Can It be Scientifically Proved. But I do not care to be a part of it, except to do Your will. changes are possible through prayer. Through a psychic in 2009, He told me that He has always been with me. 1. O Divine Mother you are so sweet beyond all sweetness. You can read a short excerpt below. This is applying the Over time I have come to realise that my primary need is to surrender to Her, to love Her, to climb into Her lap, as it were, and soak in Her love and comfort. May i place at The Holy feet Flowers of eternal love, devotion and gratitude. Divine Mother, with the language of my soul I demand realization of Thy presence. No matter how wonderful it is within, spiritual realization loses something of its intensity when it is expressed outwardly. The channel is blessed by what flows through it. Remember, greater than a million 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. Yoganandaji was brought up worshipping Divine Mother in the form of Maa Kali. In divine love and golden light Stone sculpture, Gujarat, 16th century. does not speak, lest in so doing He influence the devotees use of free will to It is You who are real and all things else are unreal, I said, and the Divine Mother smiled again. Shantidev, Thank you. Some of them were personally close to him, such as Master Mahasaya (the Blissful Devotee in Autobiography of a Yogi) and Anandamoyi Ma. 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. some desire fulfilled through prayer. that ones prayers have touched God. 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. As I called to Thee in the wilderness of my loneliness, Thou didst burst through the dawn to greet me with Thy joy. according to their wishes until they have fulfilled His desire for their 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. You have faith that She knows best. 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. Thou art in all Thy children Thou art in (name). But if you are not very strong, they may steal that love from you. 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. Father, teach me to include the prosperity of others in the pursuit of my own prosperity. Privacy Policy. Then I discovered this website! This you can do any time, anywhere. 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When that sensory urge disappears, then the urge for God automatically appears. . When that comes, you know that you are communing with God. God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children, Paramahansaji has said, peeping through the caring hearts of all true mothers.. My meditations are blessed with her presence very tangibly. But Her devotees appreciate Her love, respond to Her love. Sometimes, when the Mother is going to caress you, a shadow is caused by Her hand before it touches you. Unless there is simultaneously an increasing intensity of zeal and love for God, loud prayer can thus be spiritually dangerous. Repeat the following: "Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. Here is the prayer we use at Ananda: Divine Mother, Heavenly Father, Friend, Beloved God. 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. Divine Mother, I heard Thy voice in the speaking fragrance of the rose. I want to come to Thee.. In spite of our indifference and pursuit of sense pleasures, still God is loving us, and always will. If you close your eyes and visualize vast, illimitable space, you become overwhelmed and enthralled you feel naught but pure wisdom. until one reaches fathomless depths of divine peace and ecstatic joy, the sure proof Feel Gods presence as the source of all healing energy and visualize as clearly as possible the person receiving this blessing. "Divine Mother, Heavenly Father, Friend, Beloved God. Lord, give us Thyself, that we may give Thee to all!" Devotion shown to God always evokes some form of plain or (LogOut/ 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. This is a real blessing! I heard Thy voice beneath the din of my noisiest thoughts. Water condensed becomes ice, and so invisible Spirit can be frozen into form by my devotions frost. Yogananda taught the worship of Divine Mother as both a philosophy and a practice, and freely shared many deep devotional experiences. Dont forget that. But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. 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. Rub the hands together briskly, then raise them above your head. One is the material. Thou art the essence of everything. The Mission of Self-Realization Fellowship, Sign up to receive insight and inspiration to enrich your daily life. Manifest Thy light through the darkness of my ignorance. Gods Response. Manifest Thy healing presence in his (her) body, mind and soul. Jesus Christ, Great Masters of India, and beloved Guru, Paramhansa Yogananda, we humbly bow at Thy feet. Books from Swami Kriyananda and Paramhansa Yogananda, Pilgrimages to holy places in India and around the world. Break the night and show Thy moond face! Break my thoughts and show Thy face of wisdom! Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. One early influence was Yoganandas mother Gyan Prabha Ghosh. Under all circumstances health or sickness, riches or poverty, sunshine or gray clouds your feeling must remain unruffled. hands, asking first for Your guidance, and then following through by thinking You must cry urgently and unceasingly; then She smiles and is with you instantly. Yogananda taught that the Mother aspect of God is more approachable than the Father aspect, and therefore divine union is easier through that doorway. Reveal Thyself to me!" Gods answer; because will comes from God, and continuous will is divine will. This 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. devotion, and increase the concentration and devotion with each repetition of Try as he may to respond, the friend is continually thwarted by a "busy" signal! Thousands of Suns, painting by Mantradevi based on Yoganandas chant. I have now discovered a very strong connection to the Cosmic Mother. The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. Like a secret fire, that love burns the darkness from around the soul, and in that light you behold the mightiness of Spirit. Please also see the video in the right sidebar: Healing Prayers at a Distance.. That love is sacred within, an inner communion, silently giving its oblations into the Spirit. Home > Spiritual > Prayers From Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda. When you persist, refusing to accept failure, the Chant Aum mentally or aloud three times while deeply concentrating on Gods blessings flowing out to them. Sometimes an apparent disaster turns into a blessing for you. Gloom is but the shade of Divine Mothers hand outstretched caressingly. Even true devotees think sometimes Autobiography of a Yogi Hindi Hardcover, Prayers From Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda, Patanjalis Systematic Eightfold Path of Raja Yoga, The Universality of Yoga by Paramahansa Yogananda, Spiritual Light for these Challenging Times. Also, the personal aspect of God embodying the love and compassionate qualities of a mother. 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. 1. O Kali, You are our Guru, and Guru is Kali. ALBUMS TOP TRACKS SIMILAR ARTISTS Master Mahasaya, or M, author of Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna. Heavenly Father, teach me to remember Thee in poverty or prosperity, in sickness or health, in ignorance or wisdom. Break my pride and show Thy face of humbleness! out the various angles for a possible solution. God does help those who Break my thoughts and show Thy face of wisdom! Silencing the thoughts means tuning them in to God. You were sent on earth to experience Gods cosmic show and then return to your abode in Him.I say, Lord, this is Your show. Learn more, Copyright Ananda Church of Self-Realization of Nevada County 2023, The Joy Symbol is a trademark registered by Ananda Sangha Worldwide. 2. When you continuously work that will through 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. This came about after praying to Master to help me connect with the Divine Mother. Thou hast created me; therefore, Thou must redeem me. 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. 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. But if they could see what strength, what joy, what love is in the Divine Mother, they would fly away from all else. (p.495). O Father, Thine unlimited and all-healing power is in me. and people call You unreal! and Divine Mother smiled. is one form of answered prayer. I did not find it available in online bookstores. I dont want anything but You alone. mysterious response. Divine Mother, I heard Thy voice in the speaking fragrance of the rose. 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. Yogananda said the Kriya Yoga meditation technique is the fastest route to Self-realization.. Shamla of Shamballa. O Divine Mother, break the dawn and show Thy face of light! Go deep into the inner sanctum of meditation, mentally praying with utmost sincerity: "Father, reveal Thyself!" awaken my heart, awaken my soul, ignite my darkness, tear the veil of silence, and fill my temple with Thy glory. Sanctify me with Thy presence. I plan to tune in here pretty often:). O Divine Mother, break the dawn and show Thy face of light! Ananda is based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda and was founded by his direct disciple Swami Kriyananda in 1968. Thank you for this wonderful website. Other terms for this aspect of Divinity are Aum, Shakti, Holy Ghost, Cosmic Intelligent Vibration, Nature or Prakriti. Thank you for this wonderful site. 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. For him She had become without such limiting form. Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. No matter what else you may be doing, you can mentally converse with God: My Lord, I am looking for You. Divine Mothers love and understanding are unconditional and i have realised that even in deep silence, She is listening to even the subtlest of our thoughts behind our thoughts:) In Her eyes, we are all children and thats reason enough to be loved infinitely! The Mission of Self-Realization Fellowship, Sign up to receive insight and inspiration to enrich your daily life. If only you could see the beautiful eyes of the Mother that I beheld last night. science of religion in your daily life. https://thecosmicmother.org/2014/07/23/the-cosmic-mother-as-aum/. I prayed, O Mother, be Thou real unto all.. I am more like that; I give all responsibility to the Divine Mother. With undying devotion, mentally affirm: "Father, reveal Thyself unto me! Rub the palms of your hands together briskly, then hold up your hands and chant AUM three times, sending healing energy to that person. I touched Thy tenderness in the softness of the lily. It is warm and loving. Kali dancing the Cosmic dance, with awestruck girl at her feet. and people call You unreal! and Divine Mother smiled. 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? we can go to a doctor for medical treatment. Thank You for this beautiful website. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The following poems and prayers are just a selection from the writings of Paramhansa Yogananda: Mother's Eyes My Devotion Sinking in a Dream O Divine Mother, I Am Thine, for Thou Art Eternally Mine Intuitive Solution to a Problem, There are two ways in which our needs 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. Paramhansa Yogananda's teachings on the Divine Mother. The Divine Mother is most anxious to have you back with Her, but first you must prove to Her that you want Her alone. individual then serves as Gods instrument to bring about the desired result. 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. At that point I did not realize what a tremendous blessing that was. Sometimes it is very good that we do 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. Make my soul Thy temple! Heavenly Spirit, bless me that I may easily find happiness instead of becoming worried at every test and difficulty. within. God as Divine Mother ever watches over Her human children, peeping through the caring hearts of all true mothers. As Thy children, it is our privilege to love Thee, for Thou art ours. The beauty in the world bespeaks the creative motherly instinct of God, and when we look upon all the good in Nature, we experience a feeling of tenderness within us we can see and feel God as Mother in Nature. Divine Spirit has no partiality; the Mother loves all. In which particular writings of Paramhansaji does he talk about The Divine Mother as the AUM, please? Make me see Thee in every fibre of my being, in every wisp of thought. I long to be with You always. Repeat the following: Divine Mother, Thou art omnipresent. Teach me to feel that Thou art the power behind all wealth, and the value within all things. Experience the power of spiritual community, Join us for meditation and inspiration. Thou art in (the name of the person). 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. Wherever this healing light is present, there is perfection. I see your Smiling Face responding as The Cosmic Mother. Prayer with devotion is a wonderful means of opening oneself to the freely flowing blessings of God, a necessary link of man's life to the Infinite Source of all benefaction. That is God's means of expression. Break my feelings and show Thy face of love!