God is the embodiment of love and the ocean of compassion. But you are unable to receive God's love and compasssion because you have filled your mind with worldly feelings. If you want to receive something sacred, give up all that is unsacred. If the head is empty, it can be filled with anything. But if the head is already stuffed with worldly desires, how is it possible to fill it with sacred feelings? First and foremost, empty your head of all worldly feelings. Only then can it be filled with divine love. For this, you have to cultivate Thyaga (sacrifice). That is true Yoga.

- Divine Discourse, May 7, 2001

He who is ever ready to sacrifice his comfort for helping another, is a genuine devotee. - Baba