The man form is higher than the angel form; of all forms it is the highest. Man is the highest being in creation, because he aspires to freedom.
Meaning of the quote
The human form is more important than the angel form. In fact, the human form is the most important of all forms. Humans are the most important beings in the world because they want to be free and independent.
About Paramahansa Yogananda
Paramahansa Yogananda, an Indian-American Hindu monk, yogi, and guru, introduced millions to meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organization, Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF). He was the first major Indian teacher to settle in the US and the first prominent Indian to be hosted in the White House. Yogananda is considered the “Father of Yoga in the West” for his long-standing influence on the American yoga movement.
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