& BAPA said... "True spirituality does not manifest when there is only foolish imitation, or when one practises it for want of social respect.
It is only when one goes within, finds an illness there, and turns towards religion to find a cure that the possibility of spirituality manifesting arises.
It is then that true religion is likely to blossom.
& BAPA said... "On the path to enlightenment, it is important to know that what is received through words is not knowledge but only points towards knowledge.
One should also be aware that this knowledge belongs to someone else, it is only a loan.
So long as knowledge is not derived from one's own experience, transformation cannot be expected..."
& BAPA said... "Your life, your conduct and your attitude should be indicative to others, that it all stems from the association with an Enlightened One, it is the sweet fruit of satsang.
Seeing the transformation in you, when others feel inclined to praise your Guru, and desire to meet Him, attend His satsang; Your transformation is real..."
& BAPA said... "The Enlightened Ones compassionately pronounce that after traversing through innumerable cycles of life and death, you have obtained this human birth, this unique opportunity.
If you miss this, you will have to travel a long way, you will have to wander for a long time.
The human birth gives you this opportunity to strive to turn within.
The soul exists in birds, animals and other creatures too, but none of them can turn within and attain self-realisation.
This ability of turning within, of turning towards the Self is given exclusively to humans..."