Yogoda Satsanga Society of India March 2020

Paramahansa Yogananda on Divine Love

Welcome to the March 2020 edition of the Yogoda Satsanga Society of India eNewsletter. This month we present some of Paramahansa Yogananda’s words on the topic of divine love — a quality which he fully expressed in his life and the ideal he set for all seekers.

Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda

If you could feel even a particle of divine love, so great would be your joy — so overpowering — you could not contain it.



The greatest love you can experience is in communion with God in meditation. The love between the soul and Spirit is the perfect love, the love you are all seeking. When you meditate, love grows. Millions of thrills pass through your heart....If you meditate deeply, a love will come over you such as no human tongue can describe; you will know His divine love, and you will be able to give that pure love to others.



I remember when my Master [Swami Sri Yukteswar] asked me, “Do you love everybody equally?” I said, “Yes.” But he said, “Not yet, not yet.” Then my youngest brother came to study in my school at Ranchi, and I had that consciousness that he was mine. I realized then why my Master had said, “Not yet.” Gradually that consciousness wore off, and I realized that my brother was but a part of all humanity which I loved....One day, again, Master asked me, “Do you love the whole world?” I just said, “I love.” And he smiled and said, “Your work is finished.”



The love of God, the love of the Spirit, is an all-consuming love. Once you have experienced it, it shall lead you on and on in the eternal realms. That love will never be taken away from your heart. It shall burn there, and in its fire you shall find the great magnetism of Spirit that draws others unto you, and attracts whatsoever you truly need or desire.



[Paramahansa Yogananda said to Sri Daya Mata (YSS/SRF’s third president) shortly before his passing:] Remember this: When I have left this world, only love can take my place. Be so drunk with the love of God night and day that you won’t know anything but God; and give that love to all.



More inspiration from Paramahansa Yogananda on this subject can be found on the “How-to-Live Wisdom” section of our website, on the page “Love: Human and Divine.”

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Also on our website, you can experience a guided meditation on “Expanding Love.”

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Online Inspirational Satsanga

During the current difficult times—in which YSS/SRF ashrams, kendras, mandalis, and retreat centres have had to temporarily cancel Sunday Satsangas—we will be offering inspirational satsanga online. Through the satsangas presented here, you can join Paramahansa Yogananda’s worldwide spiritual family in weekly divine fellowship.



An Important Announcement from Yogoda Satsanga Society of India

UPDATE 18 March 2020: In the light of the continued spread of corona virus, all the previously announced cancellations have been extended until April 20, 2020.



Online Donation

Ever since we announced that all YSS kendras and mandalis will remain closed till April 20, we have been receiving enquiries from devotees and well-wishers wanting to know how they should send their donations to YSS directly. Devotees wishing to donate for any of the YSS activities, or for the upkeep of any particular YSS Kendra or Mandali, may please visit https://yssofindia.org/donate.php and follow the instructions given.



Yogoda Satsanga Magazine
Oct-Dec 2019

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In this issue:

AN INTRODUCTION TO THIS SPECIAL ISSUE

YOGA AND THE EMOTIONS: Emotional Maturity for Health, Happiness, and Self-realization
Sri Sri Paramahansa Yogananda
Mastery over the emotions is key to success in yoga, allowing the spiritual aspirant to transcend egoistic likes and dislikes, and display the soul’s real nature hiding behind “the mask of feelings.”

FULFILLING OUR DUTIES WITHOUT LOSING SIGHT OF GOD
Sri Sri Daya Mata
Drawing upon her own experience, the beloved third president of YSS/SRF offers valuable advice on maintaining an inner connection with God in the midst of a busy life.

GOD IS
Mahatma Gandhi
In honour of the 150th anniversary of his birth, an essay by the great spiritual reformer on why he believes in God as a changeless and benevolent Power that can be known by self-effort and a humble faith.

and more...



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