Paramahansa Yogananda: What bliss at the sight of Thy light!

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What bliss at the sight of Thy light!

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by Paramahansa Yogananda
(1893 - 1952) Timeline

Original Language
English

Yoga / Hindu

20th Century

As I muse on Thee a thrilling fountain spray lightninglike spreads from my heart to all cells of my body, saturating them with divine devotion. I seek to enter the inmost heaven of Thy presence.

The soul's secret door suddenly opens; and, oh, what bliss I feel at the sight of Thy light!

-- from Whispers from Eternity, by Paramahansa Yogananda

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Themes

Bliss

Heart

Light

Water

Recommended Books

	Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramahansa Yogananda
	The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam Explained, by Paramhansa Yogananda / Edited by J. Donald Walters (Kriyananda)
	Whispers from Eternity, by Paramahansa Yogananda

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Commentary by Ivan M. Granger

A prayer poem today by the great early 20th century spiritual leader, Paramahansa Yogananda.

The soul's secret door suddenly opens; and, oh, what bliss I feel at the sight of Thy light!

Have a beautiful weekend!

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