Material objects give rise to physical happiness, while spiritual development gives rise to mental happiness. Since we experience both physical and mental happiness, we need both material and spiritual development. This is why, for our own good and that of society we need to balance material progress with inner development.

All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations.

A learned person will become noble only when he or she has put into real practice what has been learned, instead of mere words.

In most cases, my visits to the West are for promotion of human values and religious harmony.

By setting our motivation strongly in the morning when our mind is fresh and clear, we are much more likely to remember it during the day and act with that intention

Computers make me totally blank out.

Kindness and a good heart are the foundation for success in this life, progress on the spiritual path, and the fulfillment of our aspirations. Our need for them is not limited to any specific time, place, society, or culture.