Education is essential in order to make a living in this physical world, but in order to make living a success, in order to experience every moment of life as new, every day as a day of upliftment and blessing, and to have lasting peace, firstly knowledge of self is of utmost importance.
"Know thyself" we are told; and to this end many an orphan has made his long and arduous search to find or even to come across just the slightest trace of his physical parents. Furthermore, men have travelled far and wide amidst strange faces and in far distant places in an extremely costly search for their roots.
Today, however, the children of the world have become orphans. They have forgotten their Father and have forgotten themselves. Knowledge of the self as an immortanl, spiritual being, is Truth. To delve into spiritual matters and experience the self and the Spiritual Father, God, the Highest on High, is indeed the highest education. God is the Ocean of Knowledge and knowing God, you can come to know everthing.
1. If you have the habit of waiting for others, you will get left behind.
2. If you spend an hour in worthwhile action there is 1,000 fold gain. If you waste an hour in useless action there is 1,000 fold loss.
3. Mistakes are caused by lack of attention, then there is tension.
4. Real power and authority is not power and authority over others, but over the self.
5. A mouse found one single grain of salt and felt himself to be a grocer.
6. Before performing any task, stop for a moment, think of the effect it will have and then begin.
7. It is good for a person to earn money for his needs. It is the hunger for wealth that is bad.
8. It requires great power to make the best use of time that is in your hands. Therefore, be imaginative and resourceful.
9. If I am always comparing myself with other human beings, I will either suffer from ego or jealousy.
10. Good books are like good company. Obscene literature pollutes our minds and leads us to wrong paths.
11. Don't be puzzled by problems, whatever they may be. Always face them as if they are examinations you have to pass.
12. The four things that have spoiled your life are: "I" and "Mine", "You" and "Yours". Forget them.
13. If knowledge is wealth, ask yourself: "How wealthy am I?"
14. If there are foul words in your mouth, what must your mind be like?
15. No mater how great your words may be you will be judged by your actions.
16. To fear death means that you do not understand the importance of life.
17. Do not just be concerned about your rights, but consider whether or not you are right.
18. By acquiring much worldly knowledge you would develop arrogance; with spiritual study there is greater and greater humility.
19. No matter how hard I worry about a problem, will my worried mind reach a solution?
20. Time is life. Wasting time is wasting one's life.
21. Before you point your finger of criticism at anyone else, see how much dirt you have under your finger nail.
22. Try to conquer greed NOW because "While man becomes old, his greed becomes youthful".
23. When a person surrenders to God, he switches his mind to Him, listens to His advice and acts according to it.
24. We explore the stars and the depths of the sea, but how much do we know about ourselves and the reason of being here?
25. Sometimes we force others to change because we want them to be how we want them to be.
26. To UNDERSTAND something you need knowledge, but to FEEL it you need experience.
27. Once you get used to doing nothing, you find that there is no time left to become busy.
28. What separates a highly developed man from an animal? - His thoughts.
29. The quality of our thoughts determine our own personal degree of happiness.
30. If I cling to the past, the present becomes difficult and the future seems impossible.
31. Violence in the home can lead to blood in the streets.
32. If there is turmoil internally then everything outside seems confused.
33. Of all the words that you speak how many are towards God?
34. If you cannot appreciate what you have at the moment, how can you value what the future has in store.
35. What is more important, your standard of living or living a life with correct standards?
36. To be blind does not mean to be in darkness.
37. One's character is not visible in a mirror.
38. Be careful! Your each expression will leave an impression.
39. Remembrances are often life's lessons that were forgotten.
40. There cannot be final results until you finish the effort.
41. Do you UNDERSTAND the Tree of Life or do you simply STAND UNDER its branches.
42. We used to say, "As innocent as a child". These days what can we say?
43. If you have too much time on your hands then everything becomes heavy to handle.
44. Only after you awake do you realise you were sleeping.
45. Sticks and stones break bones - words often break relationships.
46. Even the most simple task is difficult for the lazy man.
47. At present how can you see the future if you live in the past?
48. Remember! The conduct of the parents is an education to the children.
49. If you miss an opportunity do not cloud your eyes with tears. Keep your vision clear so that you will not miss the next one.
50. The price of freedom is always responsibility.
