“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.”

When you advance in Krishna Consciousness it is more difficult to tolerate being honored than to tolerate being dishonored.

The more serious you are about spiritual life, the more you keep your mind in captivity.

There cannot be love without trust and there cannot be trust unless we take the responsibility to act in a way that people can trust us.

I came to the conclusion that unless I found myself and became the change I wanted to see in the world – as Gandhi said – I couldn’t contribute much, nor would there be anything fulfilling or meaningful in my life. So I went on a spiritual search.

Definition of love: capacity to forgive endlessly.

What really pleases the Spiritual Master is our intent and the quality of our character.

Every time you are passing the test, you are coming closer to Krishna.

The transcendental knowledge of devotional service is digested by the engyme of humility.

If we do the right thing with right intent that is actually our success.

Sadly, in the name of progress, we have polluted the air, water, soil and the food we eat.

Remembrance is a necessary expression of love, internally.

When we are honoured for a thing, we become attached to that thing.

Real religion is not about being a Christian or a Jew or a Muslim. Real religion is about loving God, & dedicating ones life to be an instrument of Gods compassion, kindness towards other living beings.

Giving up pride means giving all credit and glory to Guru and Krishna.

If somebody praises us and if we have any humility we will feel totally like a fool.

Humility is all about being truthful and honest.