Devotion is the state of mind in which one has no separate existence apart from God. The devotee's very breath is God; his every act is by God, for God; his thoughts are of God; his words are uttered by God, about God. For, like the fish which can live only in water, man can live only in God - in peace and happiness. In other media, he has only fear, frantic struggle, and failure... It is only association with the Divine that can confer value and significance. The mind too gets illumined, and feels joy, peace and calm, only because the peace, joy and calm, which are the native characteristics of the spirit (God) within are reflected on it.

- Divine Discourse, November 23, 1967.

The highest sadhana is to transform love into service. Service will lead you to devotion. - Baba