Books of Daily Thoughts and Prayers by Swami Paramanda. Swami Paramananda
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,
My sleep is gone.
Lesson.
There come moments when we feel thwarted, when all spiritual avenues seem blocked. These are the moments for us to hold fast and wait. If we can learn to keep our mind in truth and in rhythm nothing can thwart us. As long as we cling to the reality of God, we shall remain fearless and unfaltering.
Prayer.
O Thou Infinite One, reveal Thyself unto me
That I may find my safety in Thy Divine Presence.
Help me always to be on guard and watchful
That I may overcome whatever may assail me.
Thou art the Giver of all strength.
Surround me with Thy loving protection
And grant that I may learn to look to Thee in the moments of joy and in the hour of darkness.
FEBRUARY TENTH
Salient Thought for the Day.
We must attain steadiness and balance through our own endeavour.
Lines to Memorize.
These shadows have taught me I am nothing save when I walk in Thy Light.
With grateful heart I bless these ills that teach me to love Thee and Thy Light.
Lesson.
A wise man, if he is struck, is not willing to stoop to striking back—not because he feels a sense of superiority, but because he wishes to prove his loyalty to his highest light. When we hear a harsh word, we let it grind into our consciousness. The remedy is to bring to another thought. The remedy for a weakening thought is to think the opposite thought; overcome evil by good.
Prayer.
May my thoughts and prayers turn to Thee, O Lord!
Lift me above all confusion and wavering.
Grant unto me fixity of purpose and a determination that cannot be shaken.
Surround me with Thy loving blessing
And fill my heart with Thy Divine peace.
FEBRUARY ELEVENTH
Salient Thought for the Day.
The strength of life comes from finding the harmony of life.
Lines to Memorize.
Thy whisper hath filled my soul with an unending song.
In noise and stillness, in crowd and alone, Thy gentle tone is always in my ear.
Thy breath like sweet perfume hath soothed all my sense-cravings.
The touch of Thine immortal Hand is ever upon me.
I am filled! Filled am I from all sides!
Lesson.
Our vision is not always the same, but true vision is never lost. It may seem to grow less; but when it comes again it is stronger than ever. When we are in harmony, without calculation we say the right word, we do the right thing; we lose all thought of calculation. Whatever we have is the gift of the great Effulgent One. If we carry this thought ever with us, we cannot do anything wrong. When we connect ourselves with the Origin of life, we do not have to ask for the results of that connection; they come of themselves.
Prayer.
O Lord, help me to open my heart
That it may be filled with Thy divine harmony.
Free my mind from unruly restless thoughts.
Silence all doubt and despair within me.
Make me to realize Thy allness,
And tune my life in perfect unison with
Thy all-encompassing Life.
FEBRUARY TWELFTH
Salient Thought for the Day.
Only when mind is steady it is possible to have true vision.
Lines to Memorize.
Out of the deep darkness of night
A light burst upon my soul,
Filling me with serene gladness.
All my inner chambers
Are opened at its touch;
All my inmost being
Is flooded by its radiance.
Lesson.
Do not close your door and brood in the darkness. When harshness and misery come, instead of going down under them, the awakened soul becomes triumphant. That is the way with saintly characters. When they meet with difficulties they always derive blessing from them. But how quickly we go down under the stress of life. Our sense of balance is increased or decreased according to our feeling for spiritual truth. As long as we have an unbroken consciousness of the Divine Presence, we shall feel secure and shall remain steadfast.
Prayer.
All-effulgent Spirit, Thou art the Light of the Universe.
Illumine my heart with Thy Divine Light.
Fill my mind with the light of understanding And give me strength and devotion
That I may follow Thy path with firm resolution.
FEBRUARY THIRTEENTH
Salient Thought for the Day.
Without steadiness, nothing can be accomplished in the spiritual life.
Lines to Memorize.
Companion of my life,
Before I found Thee I was an aimless wanderer,
Roaming alone like a wanton child.
Thy