Those who read books cannot understand the teachings and, what’s more, may even go astray. But those who try to observe the things going on in the mind, and always take that which is true in their own minds as their standard; never get muddled.
This new life is endless, and even after my physical death it will be kept alive by those who live the life of complete renunciation of falsehood, lies, hatred, anger, greed and lust and who, to accomplish all this, do no lustful actions, do no harm to anyone.
Thoughts are the medium through which the ego, the limited self, appears and paves the way for all our likes and dislikes, pleasure and pain.
Contemplating upon divine qualities, performing good deeds and chanting are all ways of destroying delusion through satsang.
Flood your mind with love. Look into the eyes of the other and embrace the person with whom you have quarrelled. Words are not necessary. Both will have their eyes flooded, and the joy of tears will wash away all quarrels.
The sincere devotee loves God deeply whether he is non-active and silently meditating on God, or in the midst of a whirl of outer activities.
Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible
The greatest comforts and lasting peace are obtained, when one eradicates selfishness from within.
A human being has so many skins inside, covering the depths of the heart. We know so many things, but we don’t know ourselves!
