The world that we perceive is a reflection of our own states of mind and reveals our own level of consciousness.

Our stresses, anxieties, pains, and problems arise because we do not see the world, others, or even ourselves as worthy of love.

At the end of our lives we hope we will look back and, like an incense stick completely burned away, will have poured forth all our fragrance into the world.

Better not to plant seeds of selfishness than try to eradicate them once they have grown into giant weeds. (91)

Attempting to contain the infinite within finite symbolism of language may result in scholarship, but it will not produce devotion. (110)

A man who wears a fragrant flower on his collar spreads a perfume wherever he goes. (141)

The yogi can relate to his Beloved in the form of a personal relationship-as a friend, a child, a spouse. He can cherish God in traditional religious performances–honoring saints, holy sites, and scriptures. He can hold God dear in the form of union—as his own Self, or in samadhi. All forms of God are equally suitable for love. (165)

Our stresses, anxieties, pains, and problems arise because we do not see the world, others, or even ourselves as worthy of love. (9)

What is important is not the specific manner in which God is worshiped but the degree to which the devotee is filled with love. (48-49)

A yogi is much more disciplined in his speech. Yogic tradition has it that speech must pass before three barriers prior to being uttered aloud. These barriers come in the form of three questions: Is it kind? Is it true? Is it necessary? (112-113)