The seedling wants water and manure, to grow and yield rich harvest. The tiny sapling of spiritual yearning for liberation from bondage also needs these two. That is the real krishi (cultivation) you must undertake. (SSS Vol.1)

Being in company of the holy is like the bit and bridle for the wanton steed, the anicut and canals for the raging flood. The value of holy places, consists in just this; kindred spirits congregate there and contribute to the deepening of spiritual yearning. You can take sweet and sustaining counsel together in such places and strengthen your faith and devotion. If in any place, you do not find such an atmosphere, avoid it and move on, until you secure it. (SSS Vol.5)

Good qualities are the key to experiencing spiritual bliss. Love towards all one s fellow-beings and service to society are essential. These three contribute to the sublimation of human existence.

There is a conflict between sensual desires and spiritual yearning in human beings. The senses are so powerful that they are able to delude by their attractions even profound scholars. In spiritual parlance this power is described as Viruddha shakti (negative force). In science this is called magnetic force.

The magnetic power (or the power of attraction) is present in all objects in the world. All the thoughts in a man s mind have this magnetic power. From magnetic energy is derived electrical energy. Electrical energy is the source for the power of light and for atomic power. Atomic energy is present in thoughts and in speech. Thus, magnetic energy is the basis for all forms of energy. It is the energy that accounts for speech, for singing and all other activities. The power of this energy was recognized from ancient times. India is the nation that recognized the divine source of this energy, experienced its power and propagated the truth about it to the whole world. You must feel elated that you have taken birth in such a glorious land. You must feel proud that you are a son of Bharat. (SSS Vol.28)