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masters today we are going to enjoy a
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meditation guided by the wisdom of
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Yogananda the pioneering teacher who
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brought yoga and meditation to the
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west guiding countless souls toward
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selfreization and the experience of
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please find a comfortable seated
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position keeping your spine naturally
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straight allow your hands to rest easily
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on your lap gently close your eyes
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withdrawing your attention from the
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outer world and bringing it inward
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become aware of your breath simply
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observe the natural flow the gentle
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rhythm of inhalation and exhalation
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let each breath anchor you more deeply
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moment releasing any tension or
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restlessness with each exhale
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yogananda taught the importance of
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balancing inner stillness with outer
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life he advised us to be calmly active
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calm cultivate this state now
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let go of the rush the mental
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hurry allow a sense of calm to permeate
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alert present actively
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aware find that quiet center
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within a place of serene
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alertness even as the world continues
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rest in this balanced state of active
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deeper within this calmness lies
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profound stillness yogaandanda revealed
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that stillness is the altar of
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imagine your inner stillness as a sacred
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space an altar where you can connect
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presence let go deeper now beyond the
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thoughts into the quiet depths of your
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being honor this inner
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silence treat it as holy ground
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rest here at the altar of spirit within
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often we seek happiness in external
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things but yoga reminded us of its true
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affirmed "Seek perfection and you will
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it seek happiness and you will find
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it seek love and you will find it within
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self turn your attention now towards
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outside feel for the subtle spark of
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contentment of innate joy that resides
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within your own being independent of
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circumstances it may be quiet but it is
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there connect with this wellspring of
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happiness within yourself
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from this connection comes a natural
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sights of inner poise and strength
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yogaanda encouraged us
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to remain calm serene always in command
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yourself feel this inner command center
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now the calm serene core of your being
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that remains untouched by the waves of
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connect with this deep inner
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stability this quiet mastery that comes
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from resting in your true
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self feel serene centered and peacefully
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abide in this state of calm
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serenity connected to the joy and
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stillness within simply be present with
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the peace you have cultivated
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now gently begin to expand your
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awareness feel the presence of your
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physical body grounded and
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relaxed notice the gentle rhythm of your
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effortlessly become aware of the space
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around you the gentle
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sounds the temperature of the air
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let the external world gradually come
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back into your field of
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perception take a slightly deeper breath
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centered and infused with peace
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when you are ready allow your eyes to
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open carry this inner calm joy and
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serenity with you as you re-engage with
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thank you for joining this meditation
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guided by the wisdom of Paramahansa
