The Grace of God, the compassionate glance from the eyes of God, alone can instil in you the real meaning of the scriptures. The Grace of God is the only hope we have; that is the beacon to illumine the spiritual path. It is the compassion of God that will reward you for your spiritual struggles. His is a strong and steady ship that can take you safely across the ocean of birth and death. Such loving Grace of God can be won only by devotion and dedication.

- Sathya Sai Vahini, Chap 13: "The Avatar as a Guru”.