Whatever binds us most, whatever is dearest to us, that is what we should offer the Lord. Doesn't a mother give her child whatever she thinks is the best?

While eating, our attention should not be focused just on the taste. Imagine our chosen deity or guru is present within us and that we are feeding Him. This will turn eating into a spiritual practice.

We should fill the syllabuses of schools with lessons about love and compassion.

Make use of all free time at the office and elsewhere for chanting your mantra or reading spiritual books. Avoid indulging in unnecessary gossip and try to talk about spiritual subjects with others.

If we have some pet animals, we should feed them also before taking our food. Perceive God in every living being and feed them with that attitude.

Just beneath the surface of all experiences in life is God's, or the Guru's, compassionate face.

If we are not able to fix the Lord firmly in our hearts, even a lifetime of temple-going does not do us any good.