Never neglect what you can do for yourself in the form of another.

God-realization is the most difficult state to reach. Let no one fool himself, nor think that someone else can "give" it to him. Whenever I fell into a state of mental stagnation, my Master could do nothing for me. But I never gave up trying to keep in tune with him by cheerfully performing whatever he asked me to do. "I have come to him for God-realization," I reasoned, "and I must listen to his advice."

The more you meditate, the more helpful you can be to others, and the more deeply you will be in tune with God.

It takes a long time-many incarnations of right action, good company, help of the guru, self-awakening, wisdom, and meditation-for man to regain his soul consciousness of immortality. To reach this state of Self-realization, each man must practice meditation to transfer his consciousness from the limited body to the unlimited sphere of joy felt in meditation.

Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.

Remember this: When I am gone, only love can take my place. Be absorbed night and day in the love of God, and give that love to all.

We do not always see the things that are nearest to us. We pass by riches that lie close at hand and chase after rainbows.