“The progress is slow because we do not want to transform ourselves. Every moment try to see that you transform yourself.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @sy_way

“You should not be in tension. If you are in tension you cannot absorb my vibrations; or if you are lethargic also you cannot absorb my vibrations. So, you have to be in the centre; centre, in a receptive mood like a child is: that you have to absorb the vibrations with that feeling of expectation and joy.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @anna_jalan

“Transformation is identifying yourself with that Self (Spirit) which sees you. So that, once you start identifying with that Self and expressing something to this self, which is Nirmala, then you are separated, then the transformation takes place. Because first you should see and then you should be identified with that Self so there’s a transformation within yourself.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @tanaya_ho

“Mantras should open your chakras otherwise it has no meaning. They should be used properly at key points, with great respect, with a great understanding and then allow them to open your chakras by which you take the water in of that great thing known as Kundalini.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @hollyfirth

“We take it for granted all these great miracles of the world. In the same way we take this miracle also for granted. This is what ‘maya’ is. That is makes everything look so simple and straight. And you just start taking it for granted. Then you have to understand that it is not to be taken for granted but is to be very much respected, worshipped and accepted.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi, photo @tanya_st

“We have to be gurus with the Mother’s influence on us. All the time the Mother controlling us, the Mother guiding us, the Mother making our banks, Mother making our maryadas. So the motherliness is your blessing. Today you are raising your Kundalini because your guru is a Mother. Otherwise you could never have done it. And that is why motherliness is so important.” © Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi