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.

Controlling the mind is the way to attain internal harmony.

As you help those in need, selfishness will fall away. And, without even noticing you will find your own fulfillment.

We should fill the syllabuses of schools with lessons about love and compassion.

Chant your mantra while engaged in work. This way, the mind will be continuously focused on Him.

We should forgive and forget the faults of others. Anger is the enemy of every spiritual aspirant. Anger causes loss of power through every pore of our body. In circumstances when the mind is tempted to get angry, we should control ourselves and resolve firmly, 'No.' We can go to a secluded spot and chant our mantra. The mind will become quiet by itself.

The extra luggage of indiscriminate dreams, desires and attachments will make your life's journey miserable.