Children, we should visit homes of the poor, orphanages and hospitals from time to time. We should take our family members along and offer assistance and look after the welfare of inmates. A word spoken with love and concern will give them more comfort than any amount of money. That will lead to the expansion of our hearts as well.

In this age of selfishness, selfless service is the only soap that truly purifies.

It is a good practice to write at least on page of mantra daily. Many people get better concentration by writing than by chanting. Try also to inculcate in children the habit of chanting and neatly writing the mantra. This will help to improve their handwriting, too. The book in which the mantra is written should not be thrown around; it should be carefully kept in our meditation or shrine room.

Don't be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world. Light your little candle and step forward.

It is man who, through his thoughts and actions, creates turmoil and disintegration in the natural, harmonious unity of the world.

Thankfulness is a humble, open and prayerful attitude that helps you receive more of God's grace.

Learn to be thankful to everyone, to the entire creation, even to your enemy and also to those who insult, because they all help you to grow