Sacrifice is the salt of life; it is the secret of peace and joy. All the senses are self-centered, egoistic. They should be controlled so that they may not stand in the way of sacrifice. They must be educated to be "inward-directed", towards the Atma which is the Universal Self. That experience is gained by entrusting the senses to the Lord. Everyone must pass through good deeds into the realm of expanding Love, and from Love, one learns the lessons of sacrifice, dedication, and of surrender to the Lord.

- Sathya Sai Speaks,  Vol 5, Ch 18, Mar 27 1965.

"Be in the World, But let not the World be in you." - Baba