Listen to holy discourses, read sacred books. Holy places, Holy company and Holy Day - when these conjoin, it is the chance of a lifetime - make the fullest use of it.  Your effort and the atmosphere of the place, together will lead you to success. Learn the means of winning Grace and earning purity from those who know - the elders and the scholars who have put their learning into practice. Do not despair or hesitate.  Winning Grace will definitely wipe off the past. Good self-effort, good company and good practices will ensure happiness for ever.  Hold on to these, till you win His Grace.

- Sathya Sai Speaks,  Vol 5, Ch 25, April 1, 1965. 

"Be ever in contact with God." - Baba