Lahiri Mahasaya

“All time is wasted that is not spent in seeking God.”

“Solve all your problems through meditation. Exchange unprofitable religious speculations for actual God-contact. Clear your mind of dogmatic theological debris; let in the fresh, healing waters of direct perception. Attune yourself to the active inner Guidance; the Divine Voice has the answer to every dilemma of life. Though man's ingenuity for getting himself into trouble appears to be endless, the Infinite Succor is no less resourceful.”

“He only is wise who devotes himself to realizing, not reading only, the ancient revelations.”

“Always remember that you belong to no one, and no one belongs to you. Reflect that some day you will suddenly have to leave everything in this world — so make the acquaintanceship of God now.”

“By serving wise and ignorant sadhus, I am learning the greatest of virtues, pleasing to God above all others — humility.”