“From the standpoint of our spiritual development, it might be important for us to realize that we came from an unknown somewhere; we brought with us an attained state of consciousness; and while we are here, we are expanding that consciousness. From some perspectives, it may seem that we are making giant strides, but from the greater overview, our quantity of spiritual knowledge is smaller than Ptolemy's knowledge of astronomy!” MayImportantStatesSeemsMightSpiritualSpiritRealizingConsciousnessGreaterPerspectiveDevelopmentAstronomyGiantsQuantityExpandingStandpointStrideSpiritual DevelopmentStates Of ConsciousnessSpiritual KnowledgeOverview Author:John Templeton
“Children, we can grow spiritually only if we see the guru as the manifestation of God. We should not accept anyone as guru before we are fully convinced personally that he is authentic and truthful. Once we choose someone as guru, we should surrender completely to him. Only then will spiritual development be possible. Devotion to the guru means total surrender to him.” IfsShouldMeanChildrenSpiritualGrowsAcceptingDevelopmentConvincedSurrenderDevotionManifestationTruthfulGuruSpiritual Development Author:Mata Amritanandamayi
“Sooner or later for good or ill, a united mankind, equipped with science and power, will probably turn its attention to the other planets, not only for economic exploitation, but also as possible homes for man. . . . The goal for the solar system would seem to be that it should become an interplanetary community of very diverse worlds . . . . Through the pooling of this wealth of experience, through this 'commonwealth of worlds,' new levels of mental and spiritual development should become possible, levels at present quite inconceivable to man.” MenWorldShouldHomeSeemsSpiritualTurnsGoalCommunityWealthLevelsUnitedAttentionEconomicMankindPlanetsDevelopmentWalkingMoonIllDiverseSooner Or LaterExploitationStar GazingSolar SystemSpiritual DevelopmentCommonwealth Author:Olaf Stapledon