To correct oneself is to correct the whole world. The ultimate purpose of life is not to help others but to enquire about the nature of the Self and to stabilize firmly there. Vira Chandra
Excessive asceticism should be avoided. Strict food restrictions do not help you to achieve Realization Vira Chandra
Vow to help others before seeking one's own Realization is nothing but a resolve to remain in a state of ignorance! Urge to help others by being a Guru before one's time is one of the greatest pitfalls for the aspirant today. Vira Chandra
Progress is almost always very gradual and might be the greatest when least apparent. Immediate spectacular changes may be a superstructure without foundation and collapse later. Vira Chandra
Don't be discouraged by obstacles or the feeling that you are not making any progress. Just carry on with your meditation. Don't expect immediate results and don't be worried by the lack of them. Vira Chandra
The thought 'I am meditating’ is an ego thought. Don't worry about whether you are making progress or not. Just keep your attention on the Self twenty-four hours a day. Vira Chandra
Material duties and external activities should be executed with full attention and responsibility, not sloppy - meditation is contained in them Vira Chandra