31/07/2026
Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi and pioneer of Kriya Yoga in the West, left behind a legacy of deeply profound teachings on meditation, peace, and spiritual realization.
His core, most widely celebrated sayings are organized by theme below:
On Inner Peace & Meditation
“By the practice of meditation, you will find that you are carrying within your heart a portable paradise.”
“Stillness is the altar of spirit.”
“Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.”
“Retire to the center of your being, which is calmness.”
On Living in the Present
“Forget the past, for it is gone from your domain! Forget the future, for it is beyond your reach! Control the present! Live supremely well now! This is the way of the wise.”
“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.”
“Do not take life’s experiences too seriously. For in reality they are nothing but dream experiences. Play your part in life, but never forget that it is only a role.”