There is a technique by which the Immortal Spirit can be discovered. Though it may appear difficult, each step forward makes the next one easier, and a mind that is made ready by discipline is able to discover the Divine basis of man and creation in a flash. There is no short-cut to this consummation. One has to give up all the tendencies that one has accumulated so far and become light for the journey. Lust, greed, anger, malice, conceit, envy, hate – all these tendencies have to be shed. It is not enough to listen to spiritual discourses and count the number you have listened to. The only thing that counts is practising at least one of those teachings. - BABA   31,08.2010.

The timeless soul which is beyond delusion and darkness has to be cognised by every person through his/her own efforts. You have taken birth as inheritors of this estate of Eternal Bliss. You are the dearly loved children of the Lord. You are as pure and as sacred as air. Do not condemn yourselves as sinners. You are lion cubs, not sheep. You are wavelets of Immortality, not bodies compounded from matter. Material objects are there to serve you and do your bidding. You should not serve them and do their bidding. - BABA   02.08.2010.

The attitude of forbearance is to refuse to be affected or pained when inflicted with sorrow, loss, and the ingratitude and wickedness of others. In fact, you should be happy and calm, for you should know that these are the results of your own actions now recoiling on you, and you should view those who caused the misery as friends and well-wishers. You should not retaliate or wish them ill. You must bear all blows patiently and gladly.  The natural reactions of people, whoever they may be, when someone injures them is to injure in return; when someone causes harm, to do harm; and when someone insults them, to insult back by some means or other. This is the characteristic of the Pravritti (worldly path) — the path of objective involvement. If you seek Nivritti (the inner path of sublimation and purification) you must avoid such reaction and exhibit Thithiksha (forbearance). - BABA   05.08.2010.