Books of Daily Thoughts and Prayers by Swami Paramanda. Swami Paramananda

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      We are primarily of Spirit. Our real essence is in the Divine. To forget that becomes our greatest failure. Even mistakes are not evil. We learn through mistakes as much as through good deeds. It is not a misfortune to blunder, but it becomes a misfortune when a person broods over his blunder. When we live the life, we get rid of all brooding and despondency. It is when our heart is filled with ambition that we feel defeat and failure. We remain unmoved and undisturbed when it is wholly filled with the Ideal.

      Prayer.

      O Thou Mother Divine, make this heart glad.

      Make it hopeful and strong.

      May I go through difficulties and dangers with undaunted courage,

      And may I never lose the sense of

      Thy tender care and loving protection.

       FEBRUARY SIXTH

      Salient Thought for the Day.

      To maintain our equilibrium is the greatest practical wisdom.

      Lines to Memorize.

      Covet not pleasure.

      Shrink not from pain.

      Stand firm on the balancing rod of life.

      He who seeketh pleasure can ne’er escape pain:

      For they are coupled,—the inseparable twins.

      Let thy soul live in tranquil harmony

      Amid pleasure and amid pain.

      Lesson.

      When we dwell in the body we are easily agitated. The balance is easily destroyed. But when we dwell in Spirit we maintain our poise. The small-minded man is easily disturbed, but the big man keeps his balance under all circumstances. When we are willing to live or die for our Ideal, we remain calm and poised in all the varying conditions of life.

      Prayer.

      O Thou Who art changeless and abiding,

      Grant to me such trust in Thee that I may cross over all difficulties and trials,

      And find absolute peace and quietude.

      Help me to shake off all fear and anxiety

      And rest in the consciousness of Thy protecting Presence.

       FEBRUARY SEVENTH

      Salient Thought for the Day.

      It is a great blessing when we are struck. If there is anything in us, the blow will bring it out.

      Lines to Memorize.

      These dark shadow that fall upon the path of my life,

      Causing me sadness, distress and pain:

      I have learned to welcome these through Thy holy grace.

      They show me how I lack wisdom;

      How failing and faltering is my strength.

      Lesson.

      Be brave and hold fast. Patience conquers everything in the end. Our moods and feelings are only momentary—they come and go, being fleeting in nature; therefore we must try to endure them and look upon them as a witness. Never tear down your peace and happiness unnecessarily. Never lose faith in yourself. Pray that Mother may make your faith ever stronger and stronger and give you joy, selflessness and true devotion.

      Prayer.

      Do Thou, O Eternal One, awaken in me such wisdom

      That I may find safety in Thee alone.

      Grant unto me true fortitude and spiritual strength.

      May I be enduring and unaffrighted by pain and trouble.

      If I fail or stumble, may I always turn to Thee for help,

      And find renewed courage and life in Thy Blessed Presence.

       FEBRUARY EIGHTH

      Salient Thought for the Day.

      Stand as a tower of strength.

      Lines to Memorize.

      When I stand alone with Thee on this rock of refuge

      I stand firm and unshakable.

      Without fear or doubt of self

      I gaze upon the valley of life.

      My vision is clear;

      Far and near, present and past

      And all future in the bosom of time

      Melt into one blending harmony.

      Lesson.

      Anyone can be good when things go smoothly; but when all goes wrong and a man can still go on bravely, he comes out triumphant. The real way is not to run away from one trouble to another, but to turn at once to the Supreme Source for help and guidance. More we are connected with that Source, more efficient we are and less we give way to. weakness.

      Prayer.

      Infinite Spirit, hold me by Thy Compassionate Hand,

      In my moments of pleasure and pain, success and failure, victory and defeat,

      That I may never falter or be overcome by elation or depression.

      Thou art the Divine Giver, grant unto me this blessing,

      And keep me in peace and calmness of mind.

       FEBRUARY NINTH

      Salient Thought for the Day.

      We never know when the hour of test will arise.

      Lines to Memorize.

      Awakener, I heard Thee call me in the stillness of night when all was in deep slumber.

      Again I heard Thy voice;

      But sleep was still upon me.

      Since the light hath burst upon mine eyes and

      I see Thy Face,

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