He who conquers the mind, conquers the world.

Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.

The way to freedom is through service to others. The way to happiness is through meditation and being in tune with God... break the barriers of your ego, shed selfishness, free yourself from the consciousness of the body, forget yourself, do away with this prison house of incarnations, melt your heart in all, be one with creation.

The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy...

We fear death because of pain, and because of the thought that we may become obliterated. This idea is erroneous. Jesus showed himself in a physical form to his disciples after his death. Lahiri Mahasaya returned in the flesh the next day after he had entered mahasamadhi. They proved that they were not destroyed.

When you came into this world you cried, whereas everyone else rejoiced. During your lifetime, work and serve in such a way that when it is time for you to leave this world, you will smile at parting while the world cries for you. Hold this thought and you will always remember to consider others above yourself.

The power of unfulfilled desires is the root of all man's slavery.

Incredible amounts of energy are hidden in your brain; enough in a gram of flesh to run the city of Chicago for 2 days. And you say you are tired?

Never do anything that taints your mind. Wrong actions cause negative or evil mental vibrations that are reflected in your whole appearance and personality. Engage in those actions and thoughts that nurture the good qualities you want to have.

Environment is stronger than will.

Environment is of supreme importance. It is greater than will power.

Self-realization means to know truth through yourself, and not through others. By seeking God first, through Self-realization, all things—strength, power, prosperity, wisdom, health, and immortality—will be added unto you.

Seek spiritual riches within. What you are is much greater than anyone or anything else you have ever yearned for.

Our great whirling planet, our human individuality, were not given to us merely that we might exist for a time and then vanish into nothingness, but that we might question what it is all about. To live without understanding the purpose of life is foolish, a waste of time. The mystery of life surrounds us; we were given intelligence in order to solve it.

Your success in life does not altogether depend on ability and training; it also depends on your determination to grasp opportunities that are presented to you.

The body is only a garment. How many times you have changed your clothing in this life, yet because of this you would not say that you have changed. Similarly, when you give up this bodily dress at death you do not change. You are just the same, an immortal soul, a child of God.

He is the wisest who seeks God. He is the most successful who has found God.

Bring into play the almighty power within you, so that on the stage of life you can fulfill your high destined role.

Nothing is impossible unless you think it is.

As a broken microphone cannot broadcast a message, so a restless mind cannot transmit prayers to God.

The reality of my life cannot die for I am indestructible consciousness.

What are you afraid of? You are an immortal being...

The so-called miraculous powers of a great master are a natural accompaniment to his exact understanding of subtle laws that operate in the inner cosmos of consciousness.