An unfortunate sign of the Kali age is that everyone goes to a temple or place of worship only to get trivial benefits. If you can win over the Lord Himself, what is beyond your reach? Sage Tyagaraja clearly declared, "Rama, if only I have Your grace (anugraha) no planets (navagrahas) can do any harm." The fortitude derived from love of the Lord, endows you with self-confidence. Self-confidence generates an immense internal power. Everyone must develop this power. Develop this self-confidence so that you can experience Atma-Ananda (bliss of the Self). The person filled with love of the Lord has great peace of mind, is pure at heart and is unruffled by any adverse circumstances, failures or losses. Love must be free from feelings of expectation. Love which arises out of a desire for something in return is not true love. Develop totally selfless and motiveless love.

- Divine Discourse, 9 Oct 1989.