The two-fold goal of all human striving is the avoidance of pain, and the fulfillment of happiness.
Goswami KriyanandaThe essence of Ananda is both personal and sociological. Personally for people who seek truth or identities of God, it helps to be with other people who share those ideals. Environment is stronger than willpower, and when you are with people who have high ideals, it helps you to grow in your ideals.
Goswami KriyanandaBecome more and more centered in the Self. To live more and more in the thought that God is here in your consciousness.
Goswami Kriyananda