Children, we should always eat our food sitting down. Do not eat standing or walking around.

A person's destiny can be changed through the power of a saint.

Ashrams and gurukulas (spiritual schools) are the pillars of spiritual culture. If we perform sadhana according to the guru's advice, we need not go anywhere else. We will get whatever we need from the guru.

To Amma, all are Her children. In Amma's eyes no defect of Her children is serious. But when She is considered as the guru, it is essential for the growth of the disciples that they conduct themselves according to the tradition. Amma will pardon all the mistakes of Her children, but nature has certain laws. That is what brings punishment for our sins. Children, we should be able to take any sorrow or suffering as conducive for our growth.

The factor stringing together individuals, society and nature is missing from today's educational system. That factor is spiritual values.

Real life is developed from within. Real living means that the soul expresses itself through all one's thoughts, words and actions. A person becomes fearless once he understands the nature of the imperishable soul.

Traveling by bus, we see many things on the way and just let them pass by. Watch the thoughts of your minds in the same way.