Deciding to chant the mantra a certain number of times daily will help foster the japa habit. We should always keep a rosary with us for doing japa. A rosary can be made of 108, 54, 27 or 18 beads of rudraksha, tulsi, crystal, sandalwood, gems, etc, with one 'guru bead'. We should resolve to chant a certain number of rosaries (rounds) daily.

The mental disposition of the one who prepares the food is transmitted to all those who consume it. Therefore, as far as possible the mothers should do the cooking for the entire family. If it is done while chanting the mantra, the food will benefit everyone in a spiritual way.

Keep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion.

Married life, if lived with the proper love and understanding, helps awaken the feminine within a man, and the masculine within a woman.

The first step in spiritual life is to have compassion. A person who is kind and loving never needs to go searching for God. God rushes toward any heart that beats with compassion-it is God's favorite place.

...love is our true nature. When we do not express love in our words and actions it is like honey hidden in a rock.

Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.