Today there is hatred and anger everywhere. Wherever you look, there is desire, enmity, and fear. How do you expect to be at peace? Light the lamp of love within. Then fear and illusion will disappear and you will have the vision of the Self. Otherwise you are bound to suffer. Many people make several attempts today to be happy and blissful. Where do you get bliss from? Is it in the material things, in individuals, or in books? No, not at all! Bliss is within one’s own Self. You have forgotten your true Self which is the source of bliss and are struggling hard for artificial happiness outside. Awaken to the reality that lies within your heart, which is the seat of all bliss. The principle of love originates from within your heart, not from the world. Develop selfless love more and more, and exercise a ceiling on your desires. You can be happy only when your desires are controlled.

- Divine Discourse, Mar 14, 1999.