"Mind is the creator of everything. You should therefore guide it to create only good. If you cling to a certain thought with dynamic will power, it finally assumes a tangible outward form. When you are able to employ your will always for constructive purposes, you become the controller of your destiny."
"Yogananda’s teachings were deeply rooted in the ancient practices of yoga and meditation, but he adapted these practices for the modern world, making them accessible to people of all backgrounds. He believed that through regular practice of meditation, one could transcend the ego and experience the bliss of the soul."
"Yogananda’s message is a reminder that while we cannot always control the events that happen in our lives, we do have the power to control our reactions to them. By maintaining our inner peace and staying connected to the divine consciousness, we can navigate life’s ups and downs with a sense of purpose and spiritual fulfillment."
"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. When the mind is calm, how quickly, how smoothly, how beautifully you will perceive everything."
Autobiography of a Yogi, has been an influential book to leaders and stars from around the world over the last 60 years.First published in 1942, it has been recognized as a life changing book for such noteworthy individuals as Elvis Prestley, Ghandhi, Madonna, George Harrison and Ravi Shankar among others. At Steve Job's memorial service in 2011, countless more individuals were introduced to the classic when the late founder of Apple offered this book as a parting gift to all who attended his service.
Marc Benioff, CEO of Salesforce.com was in attendance at that service, and at an interview that followed he noted that this unique gift was given in a small brown box to all in attendance as they left the ceremony.In Marc's his mind, Steve Jobs was a very spiritual man, uniquely gifted with intuitive talents and keenly influenced by the life of this Master. "This is going to be good" he said to himself as he looked through the book. "I knew that this was a decision he made, and whatever it was, it was the last thing he wanted us all to think about."
Steve Jobs first read this book as a teenager and reread it every year that followed. When the iPad was first released, Steve Jobs called Mother Center directly himself - the headquarters of Self-Realization Fellowship - asking to speak to the leader of the organization. Sri Daya Mata answered the call, and he requested to see if she would consider allowing him to include the Autobiography of a Yogi to be distributed through the iTunes store - - and Sri Daya Mata, agreed. As the only book he had on his iPad when he died, the life story of Paramahansa Yogananda deeply affected Steve Jobs, encouraging men to get on with the purpose of their lives - to Realize themselves, and find God in the here and now.
Autobiography of a Yogi has been an influential book to leaders and stars from around the world over the last 60 years. First published in 1942, it has been recognized as a life-changing book for such noteworthy individuals as Elvis Prestley, Gandhi, Madonna, George Harrison, and Ravi Shankar among others. At Steve Job's memorial service in 2011, countless more individuals were introduced to the classic when the late founder of Apple offered this book as a parting gift to all who attended his service.
- Paramahansa Yogananda, from The Law of Success, published by Self-Realization Fellowship
