To be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others
The cosmos is interesting rather than perfect, and everything is not part of some greater plan, nor is all necessarily under control.
Direct the mind resolutely towards God, restraining the senses in their various seats, and looking on the state of the body as a matter of indifference. Realise your oneness with God, remaining continually intent on identifying with its nature…for what use is there in other, empty things?
By the cross we, too, are crucified with Christ; but alive in Christ. We are no more rebels, but servants; no more servants, but sons!
Those who are ignorant of the supreme purpose of life will never be able to attain nirvana (liberation) in spite of their observance of the vratas (vows) and niyamas (rules) of religious conduct and practice of shila (celibacy) and tapas (penance).
He who is in the fire, and he who is here in the heart, and he who is yonder in the sun - he is One.
