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.
When we perceive goodness in everything, we will be filled with God's grace. That grace is the source of all success in life.
To face different situations in life with presence of mind and mental poise, first we have to train the mind.
How to attain concentration? There are no short cuts. Constant practice is needed. In the beginning, it is a great thing if by chance we get even one or two minutes of concentration in an hour. We should make continuous and sincere effort without stopping until we gain one pointed concentration.
Someone full of love and compassion cannot draw a line between two countries, two faiths or religions.
Drop all your regrets of the past and relax. Relaxation will help you acquire more strength and vitality.
In every stone exists a latent image. When the sculptor chisels away all the unwanted parts, the image emerges. That beautiful form is born because the stone offers itself to the artist, sitting patiently before him or her for a long time.
We have a treasure within us which we will never lose, and which no one can steal. But we will not get it by searching outside. We have to look inside.