“Independence of my conception means nothing less than the realization of the "Kingdom of God" within you and on this earth.” MeanEarthFreedomIndependenceKingdomsRealizationConceptionWithin YouKingdom Of God Book:The Mind of Mahatma Gandhi Source: The Mind of Mahatma Gandhi
“The goal towards which the pleasure principle impels us - of becoming happy - is not attainable: yet we may not - nay, cannot - give up the efforts to come nearer to realization of it by some means or other.” GivingMayMeanGoalPleasureEffortPrinciplesBecomingGiving UpRealization Book:Civilization and Its Discontents Source: Civilization and Its Discontents
“Perhapsthemost sublimeinsights oftheJewishprophets and the Christian gospel is the knowledge that since perfection is love, the apprehension of perfection is at once the means of seeing one's imperfections and the consoling assurance of grace which makes this realization bearable. This ultimate paradox of high religion is not an invention of theologians or priests. It is constantly validated by the most searching experiences of life.” MeanChristianGraceSeeingPerfectionUltimateInventionRealizationPriestsParadoxImperfectionAssuranceTheologianApprehensionBearableConsoling Author:Reinhold Niebuhr
“The easiest and shortest way to God-realization is through the contact of a Sadguru, which means keeping the company or sahavas of such a Master, obeying him and serving him. This remedy is like a special express train which carries you straight to your destination.” WayMeanCompanySpecialMastersTrainContactRealizationCarrieDestinationServingRemedyObeying Author:Meher Baba