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"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."
"To the degree we try to create peace around us, we will find peace within ourselves. And to the degree we find peace within ourselves, we will actually have the power to create peace around us."
"To be in the association of those aspiring to love God is the ultimate gift of God."
"An athlete gains more & more strength by facing resistance. Similarly in life, we only become stronger when we face the resistance of our struggles."
"Even if you want one drop of respect you have to take birth in this material world again."
"Compassion is a quality which impels one to perform sacrifices."
"A person influenced by circumstances can become viciously envious or affectionately kind. Our company and our surroundings have a crucial effect on our consciousness. How important it is to be an instrument to bring out the inherent good of each other rather than the worst."
"Whatever our destiny is, whatever our Karma is, if we simply accept the mercy of Guru, "Guru Kripa", it can completely liberate us from all of our previous Karmic bondage."
"What appears to be a curse can be a blessing if we simply appreciate the inner essence of the possibility of how to connect to God in that situation."
"In giving respect we can be very happy, because we can do it in all situations. When we expect respect we are miserable, because it is not that everyone in every situation will respect us."
"The greater is our sphere of influence, the greater the responsibility."
"Do not think that if you surrender to God you will be loser. You will not lose anything except bondage, frustration and suffering. That is all you will lose."
"Opportunities are always there for us to grow, opportunities are always there for us to come closer to each other & come closer to God; if we just look for them."
"Humility is a natural symptom of those who love God."
"Arrogance repels the Lord; humility attracts the Lord."
"Every time you are passing the test, you are coming closer to Krishna."
"Trying to be happy in this world is greatest illusion."
"The more serious you are about spiritual life, the more you keep your mind in captivity."
"Krishna exalts those who are humble and humbles those who exalt themselves."
"I we are looking for God or an opportunity to learn and enrich our lives in every situation, we will find that, but if we are looking for how am I enjoying or suffering, we are subject to endless frustration"