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According to Paramahansa Yogananda, it is a profound spiritual truth that every sincere prayer is heard and answered by God. Yogananda taught that God does not ignore any true devotee, but the answers may come silently, through natural laws, or in ways that differ from our expectations.

Key Aspects of Yogananda's Teachings on Prayer God's Silent Response: Even when prayers seem unanswered, Yogananda stated that God is responding through His laws, often waiting for the devotee to show absolute sincerity before revealing the answer openly.

Devotion is Key: Prayers must be "scientific"—meaning they are focused and intense—and "scientific prayer is based on... [the] application of the universal forces of creation". A prayer that is strong, deep, and filled with love "touches the Father".

"Never Think Your Prayers Aren't Answered": Yogananda encouraged devotees to never give up, even in the face of silence, advising that every whispered word is written in God's heart. The Best Prayer: The most important prayer, according to Yogananda, is to ask for God’s presence and divine love, rather than just material desires.

Persistence: If a "true devotee" feels a lack of response, it is a test of faith, encouraging greater depth and persistence.

How God Responds

Inner Joy: Increasing joy felt after meditation is the "surest proof" that God is answering.

Intuition/Visions: God may answer through guidance that appears in meditation.

Eventual Fulfillment: "A prayer that is strong and deep will definitely receive God’s answer".In summary, Yogananda taught that the "prayer plant" should not be dug up by doubt; instead, one should persist with "unstilled devotion" until they are sure of God's presence.