Just behind the darkness of closed eyes shines the light of God. When you behold that light in meditation, hold onto it with devotional zeal. Feel yourself inside it: That is where God dwells.

Happiness blooms naturally in the hearts of those who are inwardly free. It flows spontaneously, like a mountain spring after April showers, in minds that are contented with simple living.

A harmonized mind produces harmony in this world of seeming discord.

I don't want people to think that they can attain realization simply by listening to others or by reading books. They must practice what they read and hear.

Success should be measured by the yardstick of happiness; by your ability to remain in peaceful harmony with cosmic laws.

In the earlier days of history, kings and leaders went to the battlefield with their men; but today, those who determine that a nation will go to war remain safely behind. The next time leaders talk of warring, all the people should get together and send those leaders to the front lines. Give them a big arena with wonderfully effective ammunition, and the war will be finished in a day

Smiling away your troubles requires a clear conscience that harbors no insincerity.