When love overflows and is expressed through every word and deed, we call it compassion. That is the goal of religion.

One should see any opportunity to serve as a rare and precious gift...and never waste such an opportunity.

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

Develop the ability to stand back as a witness to your thoughts. This will make your mind strong.

The guru is not someone who is confined to the body. When there is selfless love for the guru, we will be able to see him not only in his body but in every living and nonliving thing in this world. Learn to see everything as the guru's body and to serve them accordingly.

Children, not a grain of the food we eat is made purely by our own effort. What comes to us in the form of food is the work of others, the bounty of Nature and God's compassion. Even if we have millions of dollars, we still need food to satisfy our hunger. Can we eat dollars? Therefore, never eat anything without first praying with humility.

Our highest, most important duty in this world is to help our fellow beings.