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

There is no short cut to God; sadhana must be performed regularly and with devotion. It is our own effort which will enable us to experience the grace of God which is being showered on us all the time. Therefore, whatever spare time you get, use it to seek God. If you create peace in your own heart by doing sadhana, then that will have a positive effect on your family, your work and so on. The peace and love of God will overflow out of your heart and encourage others to move on the right path.

There is a lot of difference between offering a garland of flowers bought from a shop and one that we make out of flowers picked from our home garden. When we plant the flowers, water them, pick the flowers, make the garland and take it to the temple, thoughts of God alone live in our minds. The Lord accepts anything offered to Him with intense Love. When we buy a garland at a store and place it on the deity it is only a ceremonial act while the other is a garland of pure devotion and an act of love.

Keep a constant awareness and a conscious effort to say good words, perform good actions, and to practice patience and compassion.

Every night, contemplate: What good did I do today? How can I do better tomorrow?

When you get up in the morning, let your first thought be directed towards God.

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