Brother Chidananda shares how the SRF Lake Shrine is a cherished place of renewal for SRF members and the larger Pacific Palisades community, and how much we are looking forward to welcoming people back to the Lake Shrine — to recharge their spirits in the peace of this unique sanctuary — once we are able to prepare the grounds for visitors. And he explains the nature of the unique type of service that SRF is able to offer to those in need at this or any other time. This is a short excerpt from “A Special Message From Brother Chidananda About the SRF Lake Shrine and Los Angeles Fires,” which was livestreamed on Sunday, January 12, and is still available for viewing. In that talk, SRF President Brother Chidananda conveys a message of comfort, reassurance, and encouragement and describes the dramatic events that unfolded at the SRF Lake Shrine during the unprecedented wildfires in Los Angeles. You can watch Brother Chidananda’s full message on our blog: #SelfRealizationFellowship #SRFLakeShrine #BrotherChidananda #livestream

“Be the beauty that is in a flower, and the attractiveness that is in a pure mind. When you are attractive in that way you will always have true friends.” — Paramahansa Yogananda #Yogananda #quote

“We are gathered here to travel together for a little while. Then in diverse directions we have to go; but if we have divine love in our souls, no matter where we go we shall meet again.” — Paramahansa Yogananda #Yogananda #quote #InspirationalQuote #friendship #DivineLove

Most of us are familiar with the concept of “karma.” But do we have a perspective on this essential aspect of the spiritual path that is positive and allows us to make the most progress in our lives and with our various relationships? In this talk with a period of meditation, Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Govindananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how understanding the purpose of karma can help us to forgive others and grow spiritually. Through the law of karma (cause and effect), the results of our past actions manifest in the situations and people we encounter. But our karma is not meant to limit or discourage us — it is meant to provide the specific lessons we need so we can express the all-conquering divinity within us. Knowing this can make it easier to practice forgiveness — bringing us greater peace of mind and helping us express the soul’s nature of unconditional love. This talk was recorded at the SRF Hollywood Temple in September 2024. To watch the talk “Overcoming Karma: The Power of Forgiveness”: #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SelfRealizationFellowship #Karma #Forgiveness #YogaMeditation #KriyaYoga #YogaMeditation

Which divine quality would you like to cultivate in your life at this time? Paramahansa Yogananda said: “Whenever you express divine qualities…you are being born again; your consciousness is being made new by the manifestation of your true soul nature.” #Yogananda #SelfRealization #ShareYourStory #DivineQualities

“We are what we think we are. The habitual inclination of our thoughts determines our talents and abilities, and our personality….You can instill any trend in your consciousness right now, provided you inject a strong thought in your mind; then your actions and whole being will obey that thought.” — Paramahansa Yogananda, in the talk “Remolding Your Life” from Journey to Self-realization #Yogananda #quote #InspirationalQuote #PowerOfThought

“Be sincere with everyone, express kindness and love to each person. Love is the most powerful force that you can have. Love is dynamite. Humbleness is dynamite. Concentration is dynamite. These will destroy all obstacles and barriers to success. Meditation throws your concentration and the shells of your devotion against the walls of your indifference until you break through and contact that blissful Power [of God] within.” — Paramahansa Yogananda #Yogananda #quote #InspirationalQuote #love #kindness

“By the power of concentration and meditation you can direct the inexhaustible power of your mind to accomplish what you desire and to guard every door against failure. All successful men and women devote much time to deep concentration. They are able to dive deeply within their minds and to find the pearls of right solutions for the problems that confront them. If you learn how to withdraw your attention from all objects of distraction and to place it upon one object of concentration, you too will know how to attract at will whatever you need.” — Paramahansa Yogananda, in “The Law of Success: Using the Power of Spirit to Create Health, Prosperity, and Happiness” (now available from SRF as an audiobook: #Yogananda #quote #meditation #concentration #success

Have you ever yearned for a pure, unconditional love, one that never disappoints but instead brings deep joy and fulfillment? In this talk with a period of meditation, Self-Realization Fellowship nun Sister Ranjana conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on the nature of divine love and how we can attune ourselves with it. God is perfect love, and as children of God that love is already within us. By deepening our relationship with God through meditation, we can experience our true nature as the pure love of the soul more and more. We can then be a powerful channel for that love to flow to others and the world. This talk was recorded at the SRF temple in Encinitas, California, in January 2024. To watch the talk “Understanding and Attuning Ourselves to the Power of Love”: #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SelfRealizationFellowship #DivineLove #ExpandingLove #KriyaYoga #YogaMeditation

“Plant good habits today, scatter kindness in this world today; in their own time they will produce worthwhile results.” — Sri Daya Mata #SriDayaMata #kindness #quote

By receiving the Self-Realization Fellowship Lessons and applying the yoga principles and step-by-step techniques Paramahansa Yogananda brought to the world, you can walk that same path of enlightenment that Yogananda describes so inspiringly in his spiritual classic “Autobiography of a Yogi.” Accelerate your spiritual journey! Learn how to enroll in Self-Realization Fellowship’s comprehensive home-study program: #Yogananda #SRFLessons #KriyaYoga #Course #SelfRealization #Meditation

“Where motion ceases, Spirit begins. When the body and mind become totally still, one begins to perceive the manifestation of Spirit.” — Paramahansa Yogananda #Yogananda #quote #Peace

In this excerpt from a guided meditation on “Creating an Inner Environment for Success,” a Self-Realization Fellowship monk will lead you in a guided affirmation that will help you to experience the peace and joy that reside within your soul — and create positive change within that then manifests as true success in your life. “There is hidden strength within me to overcome all obstacles and temptations. I will bring forth that indomitable power and energy.” — an affirmation by Paramahansa Yogananda We invite you to watch the complete guided meditation: #Yogananda #GuidedMeditation #affirmation #GuidedAffirmation #success

“Each day do some good. Give to a worthy cause, it doesn’t matter how much; or help some individual. God is watching to see if you feel for His suffering in others. Make up your mind to be of service to someone every day. You can often help others just by giving them a little understanding.” — Paramahansa Yogananda #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #quote #InspirationalQuote #kindness #service #goodness

“If you hold to your determination to be kind, no matter how people try to ruffle you, you are a conqueror.” — Paramahansa Yogananda #Yogananda #quote #kindness

Would you like to know how to use divine healing energy to help others and yourself? In this talk with a period of meditation, Self-Realization Fellowship monk Brother Devananda conveys wisdom from Paramahansa Yogananda on how each one of us can tap into God’s unlimited power to enhance all methods of healing. The divine power of God is always present within us and around us, and we can learn to direct that power. By concentration and will, we can consciously increase the body’s supply of cosmic energy — and send energy to others to aid all efforts in healing of body, mind, and soul. This talk was recorded at the SRF temple in Phoenix, Arizona, in March 2024. To watch the talk: #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #SelfRealizationFellowship #Healing #HealingPower #KriyaYoga #YogaMeditation

“Thought has tremendous power. From thought all action springs. Everything in this finite world results from thought. It is the most potent force in the universe, with the power to affect lives, communities, and nations. How important it is, therefore, that our thoughts be positive rather than negative....So it is in the interest of ourselves and our whole planet that we all take an active part in praying for our fellow beings. When enough souls participate, their combined thought-vibrations of goodness, love, compassion, and positive behavior generates a mighty force, which has the power to change lives all over the world.” — Sri Daya Mata #SriDayaMata #quote #InspirationalQuote #positivity #PowerOfThought

“As the vital rays of the sun nurture all, so must you spread the rays of hope in the hearts of the poor and forsaken, kindle courage in the hearts of the despondent, and light a new strength in the hearts of those who think they are failures. When you realize that life is a joyous battle of duty and at the same time a passing dream, and when you become filled with the joy of making others happy by giving them kindness and peace, in God's eyes your life is a success.” — Paramahansa Yogananda #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #quote #InspirationalQuote #strength #hope

“Every time you feel limitations, close your eyes and say to yourself, ‘I am the Infinite,’ and you will see what power you have.” — Paramahansa Yogananda #ParamahansaYogananda #Yogananda #quote #infinite #inspiration

In this excerpt from the guided meditation “Creating an Inner Environment for Success,” you are invited to repeat and concentrate on an “Affirmation for Psychological Success” by Paramahansa Yogananda, to help you in creating positive change within that can manifest as true success in all aspects of your life. “I am brave, I am strong. Perfume of success thoughts Blows in me, blows in me. I am cool, I am calm, I am sweet, I am kind, I am love and sympathy, I am charming and magnetic, I am pleased with all; I wipe away all tears and fears. I have no enemy. I am the friend of all.” — an affirmation by Paramahansa Yogananda We invite you to watch the complete guided meditation that includes a longer practice of this affirmation: #Yogananda #GuidedMeditation #affirmation #GuidedAffirmation #success

Are you or someone you care about in need of prayers? You can request prayers for yourself and your loved ones on our website — at this or any time: The Self-Realization Fellowship Prayer Council is made up of monks and nuns who pray daily for all those who request prayers for physical, mental, and spiritual health, and for world peace. All requests are confidential and given immediate, loving attention by the members of the Prayer Council. #Yogananda #SelfRealizationFellowship #prayers #healing