Everyone experiences desire. Desire is not bad. There is no good or bad from the point of view of karma. There is only structured reaction.

People who meditate deeply find wonderful things happening in their life all the time.

Aum is the most powerful of all mantras. It is good to chant Aum seven or more times before and after each meditation. Chanting "Aum" puts you in harmony with the vibration of Eternity. "Aum" opens the gateway to the infinite highway of light.

If you pursue meditation with a non-competitive attitude, with a hopeful and helpful attitude, without violence, then you will find that you will become a very benign and powerful being, one who is at peace with himself and the universe.

I don't put much stock in powers that people have to hurt others, in sorcery and all this nonsense. There are murders and there are dictators. That is just a part of life. The intelligent use of power in yoga can assist you avoiding that side of humanity.

Big Sur is a fascinating place. It is one of the true power places in America.

I was drawn to the arts because I sensed that I was by nature Bohemian, and yet very conservative.