The Name is pronounced by the tongue, and the Image is adored by the mind. These should not degenerate into mechanical routine; the meaning of the Name and the content of the Form must, at the same time, inspire and illumine the consciousness. Escape the routine; involve yourself in the attitude of worship deeply and sincerely, that is the way to earn peace and contentment for which all human activity ought to be dedicated and directed. Do it now! Aspire now, adore now, achieve now. (SSS Vol.7, p. 2)

Reduce wants; live simply, that is the way to happiness. Attachment brings sorrow in its wake; in the end, when death demands that everything be left behind and everybody be deserted, you are overpowered with grief. Be like the lotus on water; on it - not in it. Water is necessary for a lotus to grow, but it does not allow even a drop to wet it. . (SSS Vol.7, p. 42)