Children, set aside at least half an hour in the morning and in the evening for spiritual practices. After bathing in the morning, a family should sit together and worship. Archana may be performed by chanting the 108 or 1000 Names of Devi or our chosen deity. We can also chant our mantra, meditate or sing hymns at this time.

Keep the child within alive. A child never tires of hearing the birds sing, never gets bored looking at flowers.

Do not talk while eating.

We should learn to love everyone equally, because in essence we are all one, one Atman, one soul.

As you help those in need, selfishness will fall away. And, without even noticing you will find your own fulfillment.

Children, we should always eat our food sitting down. Do not eat standing or walking around.

One who goes after the taste of the tongue does not get to know the taste of the heart.

True happiness is when the love that is within us finds expression in external activities.

When someone is full of Love and Compassion, he cannot draw a line between two countries, two faiths or two religions.

Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy.

Children, we cannot control our mind without controlling our desire for taste. The health aspect, not the taste, should be the prime criteria in choosing the food. We cannot relish the blossoming of the heart without foregoing the taste of the tongue.

The ashram is Mother's body. Mother's soul is in Her children. Children, all the service done for the ashram, is done for Mother. The ashram is not anyone's private property. It is the means to provide peace and quietude for the entire world.

When one has truly imbibed spiritual qualities, they will spontaneously be reflected in one's thoughts and actions.

We give physical exercise to the body, but neglect the heart. The exercise for the heart is uplifting the destitute and the suffering.

Crying to God for five minutes is equal to one hour of meditation.

Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.

Look upon others as being part of yourself.

Spiritual love is without limits or boundaries. Worldly love is superficial and fluctuating.

Each and every object in Nature teaches us something. Renunciation and selflessness are the greatest lessons to learn from Nature.

Contribute to charitable projects like the printing of spiritual books so that they can be sold at a lower price. Poor people will then be able to buy and read them. In this way we can help to cultivate spiritual culture in them also.

There are thousands ready to die for their religion, but only are few willing to live by its principles. Because of their narrow vision and envy, they have missed the true essence and message of religion which is love and compassion.

Before death overpowers us, we have great things to accomplish by performing right actions.

It is not good to give money to everyone who begs; give food or clothing instead. They may misuse the money we give for drinks and drugs. We should not give them a chance to err. Try not to see them as beggars, but as God himself.