Quotations

A teacher should be a polished mirror – so that when you look, you see your actual reflection

The message from ancient India has been that all humanity is one and the happiness of humanity at large is the aim of human life

Sorrow is central. In fact, the very teaching of Buddha was freedom from sorrow for all humanity.

It is when you are face-to-face with sorrow that you turn and look at that which is beyond.

We always think that only happiness is a blessing. Sorrow is a blessing too.

Whatever be the situations, look at them carefully and try to work out how best you can handle them.

People usually think spiritual realisation is for free. This is not true. ‘He who giveth, shall receive’.

Once I examine myself and find there are things to be improved in my self – the first step is to move in the positive direction

A spiritual teacher sometimes provides opportunities and situations, either deliberately or as they happen.

Generally, happiness is a rare thing because whenever I work for a particular object to satisfy my desire and I find what I seek ultimately

We need eyes to see an object. This is obvious. But we cannot see our own eyes except as a reflection in a mirror.

Ninety percent of the troubles in this world are caused by not talking responsibly. My Master used to say – before you speak,follow three principles.

Usually, the spouse is your greatest critic at home because he or she sees you in all situations.

In this material world – earning one’s living, going through all the problems and travails of worldly,

When you say you follow the teachings, it does not mean you can sit everyday and close your eyes for hours together