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

With the exception of very few who have gained higher spiritual tendencies in prior lives, Self-realization is not possible for anyone without the blessings of a guru. Think of the guru as the manifestation of God in this world. Take even the most insignificant word of the guru as an order and obey it. That is the real service to the guru. There is no greater austerity. The guru's blessings flow automatically to any obedient disciple. That is the real service to the guru.

Do no talk while eating.

If we have been able to give happiness to a soul-even for a minute-it makes our life blessed.

It is never a good practice to continue to sleep after sunrise. We should not think of staying in bed once we are awake; it increases laziness and dullness. Those who cannot decrease the amount of sleep quickly may do it in gradual stages. Those who do regular spiritual practice do not need much sleep.

May your thoughts, words and actions arise from love.

A true spiritual seeker should exercise control all the time, throughout the day and night.