It is not necessary to meet your guru on the physical plane. The guru is not external.

Forgiveness is the greatest weapon, because a saint so armed is unperturbable he can give up anger immediately

A pure woman is better than a hundred yogis. Women are more open to love God.

Total truth is necessary. You must live by what you say.

Clear the mind of all worldly things. If you can't control your mind, how will you realize God?

Love all men as God, even if they hurt you or shame you. Be like Gandhi and Christ.

It is very difficult to know exactly what good should come out of a particular situation. To attempt to manipulate circumstances so your idea of good can come about, is to let the ego play God-and that, as you know, can and does backfire.