Quotations

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

The best prayer is, ‘God, you know what’s in my heart; I don’t need to tell you.

Having experienced all phases – Brahmacharya, Grihastha and Vanaprastha, one sees that nothing else matters

I think most people who jump from brahmacharya into sanyaasa directly get into trouble after a while

My master used to say ‘When you are alone in a cave, you can say to yourself – I have controlled my emotions,

When you go to a cave leaving everything, you can leave the whole thing behind