Today people live to work rather than work for a living. They have forgotten their true goal in life. Subsequently they have forgotten their dharma. There is no communication between hearts, there is no sharing. Having lost contact with other's hearts, we become totally isolated. But in truth we are not isolated islands, we are links that form one chain.

If we are not able to fix the Lord firmly in our hearts, even a lifetime of temple-going does not do us any good.

Married life, if lived with the proper love and understanding, helps awaken the feminine within a man, and the masculine within a woman.

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.

Real life is developed from within. Real living means that the soul expresses itself through all one's thoughts, words and actions. A person becomes fearless once he understands the nature of the imperishable soul.

Animals too experience sorrow, love, anger, and other emotions.

Go out and serve the suffering. Learn to place others in front of yourself.

Loving words and deeds are the best alms.

A sadhak (one who does spiritual practice) will not have time to indulge in gossip. They will not feel like talking to anyone in a harsh manner. Those who always indulge in faultfinding will never achieve spiritual progress. Do not harm anyone by thoughts, words or deeds. Be compassionate towards all beings. Ahimsa (nonviolence) is the highest dharma (duty).

Group chanting and prayer is very powerful. It can bring important changes.

Writing a diary every evening before going to bed is a good habit. We can record in the diary how much time we have devoted to our spiritual practice. The diary should be written in a way that helps us see our mistakes and correct them. It should not be a mere document of other peoples' faults or our daily transactions.

In today's world, human beings are dying and human machines are taking birth.

Amidst sorrows, the only thing that enlivens us is optimistic faith. Never lose that faith.

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

Have the conviction that God is your only real relative and friend.

You cannot predict when grace takes place; you can only wait. Relax.

Compassion can shoulder the suffering of the entire world without feeling the slightest bit of pain.

When humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.

Keep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion.

Children, we should simplify our life's needs and use the resulting savings for charity.

Lessen the quantity of unnecessary thoughts and allow more space for the energy of love to flow within you.

Animals too experience sorrow, love, anger, and other emotions.

If we approach Nature with love, it will serve us as our best friend, a friend that won't let us down.