Only by understanding what is everlasting and what is transitory can we progress in life without ever losing our mental balance or peace of mind.
The conservation of nature will be possible only when people fully recognize that they are a part of nature.
An artist paints with focus; the painting becomes complete only through ekagrata (one-pointedness). Similarly, whatever is our goal, we need focus on that to make it complete.
We should acquire control of the mind and possess the power to stop it, like the brakes of a new car reduce the speed and stop the vehicle whenever necessary.
Love is the most natural thing for humans. We should perform all our actions, remaining focused on love.
A musk deer searches for the source of the fragrance of musk, but it won't find it because the fragrance comes from within itself. Bliss is not to be found outside of us; it exists within us.
When a flower is still a bud, we cannot experience its beauty or fragrance. We have to wait patiently for the bud to unfold on its own. Only then can we fully experience its beauty and fragrance.
The only way to put an end to the ruler of these negative thoughts and emotions is to develop awareness.