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

Take a vow for a life of service to others.

Just beneath the surface of all experiences in life is God's, or the Guru's, compassionate face.

Many of us may have watched the waves at sea. They rise, then fall, then rise again, then fall again... and this cycle continues endlessly. It is the same with our experience of the world and its objects and relationships. We may find happiness, but this happiness will soon turn to sorrow. The sorrow that we feel will subsequently turn back to happiness but this oscillation continues endlessly. In order to maintain inner balance, we need to find peace within instead of depending on the external world.

In most cases, worldly love ends in hatred and deep sorrow.

A sadhak (one who does spiritual practice) will not have time to indulge in gossip. They will not feel like talking to anyone in a harsh manner. Those who always indulge in faultfinding will never achieve spiritual progress. Do not harm anyone by thoughts, words or deeds. Be compassionate towards all beings. Ahimsa (nonviolence) is the highest dharma (duty).

The real mistake humans have committed lays in the inability to differentiate between requirements and luxuries.