“There are so many blessings waiting for you, to be manifested. Just you have to concentrate your efforts in devotion and dedication.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi

“So we have to be in charge of the ether element as yogis. And that is the subtlest of all, in the sense that you permeate everything with that, and is above all. Like plastic also permeates into everything into matter, into everything up to the air. But it cannot enter into ether. So the negativity cannot enter into ether. So when you enter into your ethereal zone, you actually enter into the area which is thoughtless awareness. So to achieve your ethereal state, you have to expand your thoughtless awareness.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @forgett_mee_not

“Effortlessness is the only way to meditation, but you should not be lethargic about it – should be alert and watch it. The other side could be people just doze off. No! You have to be alert. If you doze off, nothing will work. That’s another side of it is. If you are lazy about it, nothing will work. You have to be alert and opened, absolutely aware, completely effortless – absolutely effortless. If you are absolutely effortless, meditation will work the best.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @alekssandra93

“…try to be innocent yourself. You should not be cunning. You should not be smart. You should not try to show that you are very brilliant or anything because the ego might come in between and try to put ideas into your head. It’s better to show that you are innocent and to be innocent inside. The whole inner being can be really charged with the energy of Shri Ganesh, no doubt and the outer life becomes innocent…”© Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @sabinachebodaeva

”…when you start seeing the Truth and comparing yourself with that, then only you can clear out yourself. But the identification should be with the Truth.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @sy_way

”So this is the beginning of your Self-realisation: when you realise how important is your Self. You don’t have wrong ideas about yourself, you don’t justify all the wrong things you do, because you understand that it’s a blemish on your Self. Face yourself in the most honest manner and you will be amazed to see how nice it is. Just to see the pure Self shining within you.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @divyesh193