An introduction:
As the new year dawns and a sense of higher possibilities awakens, would you like to know the spirit with which Paramahansa Yogananda encouraged all to embrace life’s potential for soul-discovery and transformation?
“No one should live without creative effort…” Paramahansaji once said. “You must exercise your divine gift of creativity in some way. It is never too late.” And he also said: “Every time you feel limitations, close your eyes and say to yourself, ‘I am the Infinite,’ and you will see what power you have.”
We hope you can draw inspiration from the following poem from Paramahansaji’s book Songs of the Soul — at this or any other time — for creating material and spiritual success, and lasting happiness.
“The Noble New” by Paramahansa Yogananda
Sing songs that none have sung,
Think thoughts that ne’er in brain have rung,
Walk in paths that none have trod,
Weep tears as none have shed for God,
Give peace to all to whom none other gave,
Claim him your own who’s everywhere disclaimed.
Love all with love that none have felt, and brave
The battle of life with strength unchained.
Listen to “The Noble New”
You can listen to this poem read by SRF monk Brother Sevananda below, an excerpt from the recently released audiobook version of Paramahansa Yogananda’s The Law of Success: Using the Power of Spirit to Create Health, Prosperity, and Happiness.
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Since I comit myself to Yogananda my life is filled with blessings every single day and this poem expresses in a unique sense the love of god’s grace to us. It uplifts me and gives me a guideline through this coming year. I humble bow to you. Jai guru.
God - Krishna - Christ - Gurus Always work for SRF / YSS and for rest world also but every individual also mix one drop of peaceful prayer to SRF / YSS & Rest of the world - Jai Guru
Very inspiring words. Just reciting the poem give me a sense of happiness inside and is guiding me to practice the presence of God. Jai Guru
Guru knows what to do..wen to do...and how to do..miracles will happen...
Jai Guru! Such an uplifting poem to start the new year from Guru Ji. This lines enhances my confidence and courage., and to express the divine love to God and all other souls! Jai Guru!!
Dearest Guru ji
Thank you so much for your uplifting blissful powerful words. Guru Ji “Thou art my Guru, I am thy disciple. Please guide me to God through your divine perception”
“Give peace to all to whom none other gave,”
There is such love and wisdom in this verse. I will help my own for we are all one.
“Love all with love that none have felt, and brave
The battle of life with strength unchained.”
I have been blessed to witness the power of giving love to those who otherwise are lost or forgotten. The joy received humbles my spirit and expands my Christ consciousness. Jai Guru Jai. Happy Birthday Master.
Dearest Guruji,
you are my light, my hope, my inspiration! Thank you for guiding me over and over again. Thank you for holding and pushing me. Thank you for loving me!
I bow to you and all other beloved great Masters!
My heart is touched by these beautiful words. May God Bless You
Thank you so much I cannot explain to you how much this means to me thank you. Thank you God for sending your me your message of hope
❤️
❤️. ❤️
Guruji’s message is so liberating, so inspiring, timeless and sets a clear message for us followers that nothing is impossible when God is in each and every breath of our existence. Amidst the varied challenges of daily life these simple words seem to help reset my mind when the stillness is stirred.
I am ever grateful!
I was just sitting and feeling sorry for myself, this message came and lifted my spirits little bit. I just lost my husband a few days ago and I feel so lost. Don’t know what to do! This message helped to try to lift myself up
a little. Thank you Guruji ! I know that I can count on you- always. Jai Guru
Sorry dearest for ur loss, God and Guruji r with u always may u feel their presence always and forever
I am sorry to hear of your loss Shashi. I will be praying for peace for you. Don’t stop sending loving thoughts to your husband.
I am so sorry for your loss Shashi Kumar. Perhaps you'd like to request prayers? srfyoga.org/prayers
This poem came to me at a very critical time in my life. I lost my husband a few months ago, have not been able to gather myself yet, feel
totally lost. God and Guru are my only
resource of strength.
At Guru’s feet—- SHASHI Kumar
My feelings are with you! Please know that there are people praying for you that you may overcome this very hard time in your life more easily.
I'll do that, beloved guru. Gracias y bendecido Año Nuevo.
Thank you for reading this beloved poem by our Guru.
This message even though received it two days back , just opened it and it is needed extremely at this point to me . Blessed to be in this path
This came at the most precious time for me, thank you.
Beautiful and most inspiring heavenly words of Guruji.Thanks.Jai Guru.
very inspiring, I want to try to make this poem a reality in my daily life
in gratitude
Beautiful n very inspirational words from The Nobel New. It brought memories of reading it for the first time in a letter by Brother Bhavanandaji, Ranchi ashram.
Thank you
I am a longtime devotee who is entering a new business that feels overwhelming at times. My peers have long ago retired. But Master always reaches out to help me (and all respective hearts) with the perfect and personal inspiration. Thank you SRF for this valuable and timely message for 2025.
Having this recording you have made it so simple and lasting to recollect God any time anywhere . Thank you very much can't express better other wise would love write more and more. Once again thank you very much.
Grateful
Obrigada por me sentir próxima do Pai
As palavras são lindas e tão suaves.
Me transporta para um mundo de paz e amor.
When this i shall die, then will I know who am I.
It is so powerful to hear it read. Excellent reading and inspirational.
Jai Guru!
Maravilhosas palavras.
If only we all could live the lesson of this poem what a wonderful world this would be. But even some striving to do so will make a change.
So beautifully said. Thank you for your love and devotion to Masters work
Thank you for these uplifting and inspiring words! The audiobook version of "The Law of Success" is excellent. My wife and I enjoyed it immensely. Jai Guru!
Thank you