In the beginning, the Adored and the Adorer are distant and different; but, as the Sadhana (spiritual practice) becomes more confirmed and consolidated, they commingle and become more composite. For, the individual and the Universal are one; the wave in the sea. Merging fulfils. When merged, the ego is dissolved; all symbols and signs of the particular like name, form, caste, colour, creed, nationality, sect and the rights and duties consequent thereon, fades. For such individuals, who have liberated themselves from the narrowness of individuality, the only task is the uplift of humanity, the welfare of the world and the showering of love. Even if they are quiet, the state of Bliss in which they are, will shower bliss on the world. Love is in all, Love is of all, Love is all.

- Divine Discourse, December 21, 1967.

The distance between God and you is the same between you and yourself. - Baba