There are two competing factors at work in this world. The first is preyo shakti (the force that promotes a material outlook or tendency) and the other is sreyo shakti (the force that promotes a spiritual outlook or tendency). The former is what motivates people in the various stages of life, from childhood to old age, driving them to sensual pleasures. Sreyo shakti, on the other hand, manifests as the noble virtues daya (compassion), prema (Love), sahana (patience), sahanubhuti (empathy), tyaga (spirit of sacrifice), etc., in the individual.... While preyo shakti can secure fleeting pleasures, sreyo shakti alone can earn God's Grace for you.

- Divine Discourse, May 22, 2000.

Master the mind, be a mastermind. - Baba