“Preacher is an instrument of compassion, not an instrument of wrath.”

A sincere soul is not trying to make a show. His enthusiasm is an act of service.

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.

No deep and strong feeling, such as we may come across here and there in the world, is unmixed with compassion. The more we love, the more the object of our love seems to us to be a victim.

Your faults are your wounds. And I don’t feel any anger at all. What I feel, is compassion.

Make love, take love, but you should give love. And try to live love.

Animals don’t have a voice, so I think it is our job to give them one.

Reusing and recycling our materials is the most important thing we can do.

Bring acceptance and compassionate self-talk. Say nice things to yourself – you’re the only one listening. Tell yourself, I am doing the best I can.

It would be great to be able to pass on to someone all of the successes, the failures, and the knowledge that one has had. To help someone, avoid all the fire, pain and anxiety would be wonderful.

The deeper the pain that you have gone through, the more compassion you are capable of feeling.