Those who read books cannot understand the teachings and, what’s more, may even go astray. But those who try to observe the things going on in the mind, and always take that which is true in their own minds as their standard; never get muddled.
If we are mindful of the true nature of reality, then we never truly lose anyone - even to death.
It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.
A mind all logic is like a knife all blade. It makes the hand bleed that uses it.
Slowly and steadily cleanse the mind; sharpen the intellect, purify the senses, and win grace.
Good is that which elevates the mind and evil is that which degrades the mind. Social virtue and vice are temporal entities; they have nothing to do with your relationship with the Supreme.
If the mind becomes balanced and detached, and comes to dwell in its own true home, imbued with the love of God, then it enjoys the essence of supreme spiritual wisdom; it shall never feel hunger again.
