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In a talk in Kashmir a 1979, Gopi Krishna quoted the words of the beloved as an example of how to live a simple life that would win to cosmic consciousness. As these words are the ones that describe how so many of us would like to see the world and ourselves change here they are: This, he says, is how Lalleswari expresses herself: ‘After coming into this world, I did not seek power or wealth. What moderate possessions, what moderate food, what moderate clothes Heaven... provided me with, I considered to be sufficient for myself. I was content with the minimum needs supplied to me by Heaven. And all the pain and suffering that came my way I bore with patience. And by thus acting in my life I reached my Lord.’ Gopi Krishna goes on to say, A contented life, devoted to a noble cause; moderate wealth; moderate possessions; a temperate way of living; restraint in sex; truth, compassion, fortitude, strength of will and purpose, are the assets that you need to win to cosmic consciousness. There is no magical formula. The evolutionary impulse has been planted by Heaven into the body of each of us to lead to the emergence of a nobler, a purer and a loftier race, which can live in harmony and peace on this earth.

During a talk he gave in 1978 to a group of friends in New York, Gopi Krishna was sharing his thoughts on how to win to cosmic consciousness. As always, rather than any form of intensive meditation or extreme or bizarre practice, he prescribed following the simple guidelines described by the yamas and niyamas of yoga and the other great religions. At a time when so many of us are wanting to find new ways of living and of being better human beings, his words have great value.... .And the early age is the best period for it. But at no time is it too late. So by persistence, in small matters, in awakening ourselves at regular hours, sleeping at regular hours, making a firm determination that I will not speak a falsehood. It is a most difficult task. I know what it means. You make enemies everywhere, sometimes. Just this one thing, that I will speak the truth always. It is not a simple matter. So by these small things, if one has the longing, one can develop oneself. And then Heaven helps. When you make the resolve, Heaven also comes to our help in one way, and side by side with this prayer, or a little meditation, that also helps. And then, if you are not able to stick to it, if there are interruptions or you fail, don’t be disturbed in the least. God knows how weak we are. We have to go on again, without any misgiving or any depression or self-criticism

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Amidst the world crisis and having extra time to imagine the future this quote was found describing it. Thomas Moore: When from the lips of TRUTH one mighty breath... shall, like a whirlwind scatter in its’ breeze That whole dark pile of human mockeries Then shall the reign of mind commence on earth and starting fresh as from a second birth, Man in the sunshine of the world’s new spring shall walk transparent like some holy thing. See more

Some people after an awakening have a greater sense of joy helping others with even the smallest things. We could use more of that kind of joy in our world.