Even if a devotee is physically close to the guru or has heard his teachings, unless that devotee’s heart is open, surrender and humility will not dawn.

Even if a devotee is physically close to the guru or has heard his teachings, unless that devotee’s heart is open, surrender and humility will not dawn.
Some people have faith but do not put in any effort. Some put in the effort but do not have the proper faith.
True spirituality is compassion in action – it begins and culminates in compassion. If we could transform compassion from a mere word into a path of action, we would be able to solve 90% of the world’s humanitarian problems.
Many people will throw mud at us in the form of their words and actions. We should be able to shake our minds free from this dirt and convert them into stepping stones
My job isn’t to put burdens on people’s heads but to remove them!
We have so much more to learn from those around us than from books.
May the sorrows of old age melt in the light of youth’s love
Even if we don’t give anything material, a mere compassionate word may be enough.
Fear drives people towards faith and not the understanding of spiritual principles or fundamental truths.
If we just open our hearts, we will experience the fresh air of grace.