One who is engaged in the battle of life, needs the armour of spirituality. With it, he can face any situation anywhere. If instead of wearing the spiritual armour, people are enveloped in ignorance, they will be haunted by fear and anxiety. As long as rice is covered by husk, it cannot be consumed. Likewise, man cannot experience bliss until he gets rid of the cloak of ignorance. He must welcome whatever happens as good for him. He must develop the quality of forbearance. Through forbearance and sadhana (spiritual efforts), gradually the shackles resulting from past actions must be broken.

- Divine Discourse, 1st May 1987.