“There are thousands ready to die for their religion, but only are few willing to live by its principles. Because of their narrow vision and envy, they have missed the true essence and message of religion which is love and compassion.”

If we are not able to fix the Lord firmly in our hearts, even a lifetime of temple-going does not do us any good.

Love is our true essence. Love has no limitations of caste, religion, race, or nationality. We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love. To awaken this unity-and to spread to others the love that is our inherent nature-is the true goal of human life.

Just as the right hand comes to dress the wound on the left hand, we should see another person’s sorrows as our own and come to his or her aid.

Purify the mind through selfless service.

Pray for a peaceful and contented mind in all circumstances.

By living in harmony with Nature one gains a healthy mind and body.

Grace is openness. By remaining open, you let go of your ego and narrow-minded views, and allow divine grace to express itself through you.

True happiness is when the love that is within us finds expression in external activities.

Love is the very foundation, beauty and fulfillment of life. If we dive deep enough into ourselves, we will find that the one thread of universal love ties all beings together. As this awareness dawns within us, peace alone will reign.

We are all beads strung together on the same thread of love.

Compassion can shoulder the suffering of the entire world without feeling the slightest bit of pain.

Spirituality, as expounded by the great saints and sages of the past, is a very broad path. It accommodates all types of belief systems. You need to satisfy everyone.

No one becomes pure and selfless overnight; it involves time and concentrated effort, coupled with tremendous patience and love.

A seed has to get buried in the soil for its real form as a plant to emerge. Only through modesty and humility can we grow. Pride and conceit will only destroy us. Live with the firm attitude, ‘I am everyone’s servant.’ Then the whole universe will bow down to us.

Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy.

Unfortunately, the only meaning that society attributes to life today is an opportunity to make money.

Anybody that’s got a problem with me is probably envious or wants to be me, and that’s how I’ve always looked at it.

Jealousy is the tribute which mediocrity pays to genius.

I’m looking forward to the fighting with no headgear – I’m jealous. I kind of want to go back to the Olympics to experience no headgear.

Do not hate the people who are jealous because they recognize that you are the best.

Envy is human nature.

It’s not healthy to be jealous.

If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness and fears.

When we look into the human heart we see the lust, the greed, the hate, the pride, the anger, and the jealousies that are so destructive. This is at the heart of the human predicament, and the Scriptures call this condition sin.