The prana that was residing in that body has left it. You never knew that person’s real identity. You did not know it while they were here and you still don’t know it now that they are gone. Tell me, who really died? That which appeared to have left is, in reality, eternally present. Do not grieve. Rather, you should be grieving for yourself – because you are not recognizing the real and are crying for the unreal. Be free from worries and emotion about that soul’s onward journey.

The moment you come to the path, the guru preceptor has accepted you as his own.

The guru preceptor is present in all forms. All sadhanas are the form of the guru. But even if someone is leading you down the wrong path, then that is something quite different. [If a sadhu is misguiding, he is not the form of the guru].

Because of restless breath, the mind cannot remain steady at any fixed point.

Laziness, doubt, and lack of discipline are the greatest obstacles to your progress.

One must not practice yoga only by reading books; it does not provide the benefit one can get from the direct guidance of a teacher.

My child, what to do! First you must forbear. Remember, all are bound with their karma. Yet, there is a little free will. Still, do not worry. There is One who is always ready to take care of you. Trust God. Love Him.

Direct your mind to think of nothing but your soul, and then concentrate on each exhalation and inhalation.

Keep your mind always in tune with the scriptures and the teachings of the Master.

True penance is to endure the dualities in life like heat, cold, pleasure, pain, loss, and gain, praise and censure.