Daily Thoughts And Prayers
Available in paperback
Prayers, guidance and lessons to start each
day of the year with themes of practice for each month.
From writings and poems by Swami Paramananda • 405 pages.

Salient Thought for the Day.

Pray to the Lord that you may be able to serve wisely.

Lines to Memorize.

I was sad at heart, most doubtful of my thankless task,

But I stood firm, obedient to Thy Will.

At last a few came and paused and asked me what manner of light was this that burned without oil or wick.

I told them it was Thy unfailing lamp that needs no aid of human hand;

I begged them to kindle their own, but they were afraid and hesitant.

Lesson.

The best thing we can do for others is to inspire them with new hope and courage; by doing this we also benefit ourselves. We can never hold lofty, noble thoughts without benefitting both ourselves and others. Man needs action, he needs prayer, he needs service, he needs love, he needs cheer. Do everything with selflessness and a true spirit of service and you cannot fail to bring blessing.

Prayer.

0 Thou inexhaustible Source of life and wisdom,

Grant that I may feel Thy all-abiding Spirit within me.

Reveal Thy Divine wisdom unto me

That I may convey it to all Thy children.

May I bring to Thee a willing service

And may Thy love flow through my heart to all living things.