Wherever there is power, there is very great responsibility to utilize it properly.

Real religion is about, developing real character; character of compassion, character of humility, the character of determination to grow in all circumstances.

Our humble service attitude in our life is what determines what effect chanting will have on our consciousness. Otherwise we can be chanting for millions and millions of births before we actually achieve the goal.

The dirty wax of egotism accumulated in the heart prevents us from clearly hearing the Lord's voice within. A guru, with the stick of knowledge, cleans our hearts. It's really ugly to see what may come out, but by following patiently, we keep cleaning.

Essence of humility is unity.

Real responsibility means to live and speak in such a way as to help peoples faith and not to disturb it.

The tension between the essence of spiritual teachings and the harmful fundamentalism that often arises in the name of religion is an issue that has engaged my mind practically as far back as I can remember.