You must attain the state of steady love for God at all times,
under all conditions. God is the embodiment of sweetness (Raso
vai sah). It is only when such steadfast love is won
towards the Absolute, your heart will brim with joy. A pure
heart, the study of the
Divine, and surrender to the Divine Self will be the natural outcomes at
this stage. This stage is called Niyama, meaning a pure
one, always being full of joy, engaged in remembering the Name of the
Lord or performing spiritual practices.
- Divine Discourse, Prasanthi
Vahini.