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.

It is my children who have made all this possible. My children are my wealth; they are my strength.

There is a pre-existing harmony in everything. The problem is the human being. It may be true that one single Incarnation of God may not he able to bring that peace and harmony in the entire world. It's only because of that harmony that they could create in the world and in people's mind that the world still exists and that there is always a balance. Otherwise, things could be much worse.

Children, we should simplify our life's needs and use the resulting savings for charity.

Only when human beings are able to perceive and acknowledge the Self in each other can there be real peace.

Children, temples are places where, at least for a short while, the remembrance of God is kindled in our hearts which otherwise are totally immersed in worldly transactions.

The more you give, the more your heart is filled. Love is a never ending stream.