“…innocence is a power; it is a power which protects you, which gives you light of knowledge.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @clemencebreger

“So purify yourself with love, understanding. Try to purify and tell yourself that I have to purify myself as much as possible. With purification only you will have the proper strength.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @anna_jalan

“So balance is very important, and balancing yourself means you become innately religious. Now, most of the diseases are caused by imbalances within us. Human nature is such that we go always to extremes. So in Sahaja Yoga, you yourself understand how to come to balance. And you love to do that, because then you can enjoy the cool breeze, and you can enjoy the joy within yourself.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @tarinik

“Detachment is purity, is innocence. Innocence is such a light, I tell you, light that really blinds you to all that is filthy.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @mrs_sarkar

“If men have the best brains, women have loving hearts. Therefore, it is necessary to understand and respect that woman – as long as she behaves as Shakti.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @focused.on.love