What we need is peace of mind. We can gain that only through the control of our mind.
Divinity lies dormant in everyone. By trying to awaken the divinity in others, we are, in fact, awakening the divinity within ourselves.
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.
Chant your mantra while engaged in work. This way, the mind will be continuously focused on Him.
Devotion is not a mental weakness. Neither is it only the first step, but something like the substratum for attaining the goal.