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

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      The one who lacks in resolution and tranquillity, in vain does he seek knowledge.

      Lines to Memorize.

      My restless mind, wandering and tired,

      Sitteth in Thy Presence in rapture.

      Like a thirsty bird that drinketh the rain-drops

      On a sultry mid-summer day.

      Lesson.

      We have no right to make ourselves so much a slave to circumstance that we lack resourcefulness. We should be so resourceful that constantly we have something to contribute to ourselves first, then to others. We should never give way to discouragement or to a sense of aloneness. We should be glad when circumstances offer us opportunities for aloneness. We should utilize these moments to cultivate the love of high ideals and learn to reflect them in our life.

      Prayer.

      Thou, All-wise One, art the Source of my life and power;

      Reveal Thyself unto me that my mind may be freed from doubt and darkness.

      May my thoughts and prayers be worthy

      That I may gain access to Thy Infinite Light.

      Through it all things are known.

      Fill my heart with that Light, leaving no room for aught else.

       FEBRUARY TWENTY-THIRD

      Salient Thought for the Day.

      Steadiness and serenity go together.

      Lines to Memorize.

      Thy cool and consecrated blessing

      Hath soothed all my inward being.

      My fever of anguish is abated;

      My restive mind is at peace.

      Lesson.

      Never let your mind grow turbulent or be shaken by agitation. When we limit ourselves to one-sided vision, everything becomes distorted and we are weakened. We are part of the great Immensity, we should not have any weakness or doubt. If we are part of that great Infinitude we should strive to express it in our life. We must learn to have a steadfast hold on the Supreme. Then we cannot be moved by the passing conditions of life. So long as we keep a firm grasp on Divinity, we shall always maintain our balance and be at peace.

      Prayer.

      Do Thou, O Lord, surround me with Thy protecting love.

      May I direct my whole thought towards Thee

      And find my rest and peace in Thee alone.

      Take from me all anxiety and distress of mind,

      Grant unto me quietness of spirit and a steadfast heart.

       FEBRUARY TWENTY-FOURTH

      Salient Thought for the Day.

      So long as we are at war with ourselves we cannot better ourselves.

      Lines to Memorize.

      Once I was a rebel and abhorred all subjection, even unto Thee;

      My haughty heart would not bend:

      Now I smile to think with what whole-souled surrender I lie at Thy blessed Feet.

      Verily Thou art a transformer!

      Thine unseen touch changes our blemish into beauty,

      Our emptiness into fullness,

      Our life’s harshness into sweet tenderness.

      Lesson.

      Whenever there is any difficulty the wise man begins with himself, not outside. We find the remedy from within. The only way to prove our steadiness and our devotion to our Ideal, is to so order and organize our feelings and thoughts that they can never overcome us. Then we are able to be so steadfast that we never fall away from our higher Principle. Only by remaining faithful do we attain ripening.

      Prayer.

      Thou art the one eternally abiding Source of my life.

      Thou knowest my innermost needs.

      Make me worthy of Thy blessing.

      Make me worthy of Thy kingdom.

       FEBRUARY TWENTY-FIFTH

      Salient Thought for the Day.

      We deepen our misfortunes by dwelling on them.

      Lines to Memorize.

      I worship Thee in forms of infinite vastness.

      In Thy unfathomed glory the atom of my life is magnified.

      In this unfolded vision my soul is expanded;

      And knowing how my finite life is contained in Thine Infinite Majesty,

      My soul is at peace.

      Lesson.

      We must not throw away our light. If we are carrying a lantern, we do not throw it away when we come across a well-lighted place, because we think we may need it again. Similarly when our mind is bright, we must hold on to that brightness. We must hold to the light of such moments that they may sustain us in the dark hours.

      Prayer.

      O Thou Infinite Being, Thou art the Goal of my existence.

      Thou art my one safe Guide; my one safe Shelter.

      Nothing can overwhelm me as long as I depend wholly on Thy care.

      Teach me to be vigilant and tireless in Thy service.

      And unfaltering in my daily living.

       FEBRUARY TWENTY-SIXTH

      Salient Thought for the Day.

      Those who are careful in little things, nothing can thwart them.

      Lines to Memorize.

      When the Fire of Truth burns in the heart,

      It furifies the heart.

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