The essence of Hinduism is the same essence of all true religions: Bhakti or pure love for God and genuine compassion for all beings.

Simply performing devotional activities will not impart devotion to others but our consciousness should be absorbed.

In my path, three things are really important. One is associating with people who inspire us with their positive influence. The company we keep is very important. Number two is our spiritual practice. Putting aside sacred time every day to make that journey within, to tune into the frequency of our true nature and the love and the grace that is within us. Number three is to try living with ethical, moral and spiritual values, which culminates in unselfish service.

We get sufferings in life so that we become sober and listen to Krishna's message.

Understand suffering is a part of my karma, otherwise you will spoil your future karma also.

I took an interest in the Civil Rights Movement. I listened to Martin Luther King. The Vietnam War was raging. When I was 18, I was eligible for the draft, but when I went to be tested, I didn't qualify.

In our conditioned nature we do not understand value of something until we lose it.