Common sense is the fundamental factor in all spiritual disciplines. No rule is an eternal rule. Rules change from place to place, time to time and from one condition to another condition.

There is something good in all seeming failures. You are not to see that now. Time will reveal it. Be patient.

Desire is poverty. Desire is the greatest impurity of the mind. Desire is the motive force for action. Desire in the mind is the real impurity. Even a spark of desire is a very great evil.

To achieve that state of lasting happiness and absolute peace, we must first know how to calm the mind, to concentrate and go beyond the mind. By turning the mind's concentration inward, upon the self, we can deepen that experience of perfect concentration. This is the state of Meditation.

Conquer your thoughts and you will conquer the world.

Humility is not cowardice. Meekness is not weakness. Humility and meekness are indeed spiritual powers.

There is no end of craving. Hence contentment alone is the best way to happiness. Therefore, acquire contentment.