To comprehend the subtle spiritual truth, citta (memory) must be free from impurities and imbalances through the practice of meditation. Only in this way can one enter into the state of realization.
Study the scriptures, which increase your depth and understanding and encourage you to be steady in your practice.
For the practice of yoga and meditation, there are three important requirements: a sense of morality; mind control; knowledge or intelligence.
Practice Kriya carefully. There is no better friend than this. Kriya is the lotus feet of the Lord that will take you to the other shore. If you do not practice Kriya in this way, you will not get the real benefit of Kriya.
Even if your achievement is minimal, still go on practicing your sadhana. You must continue your practice. Although you may not presently feel the benefits, when the time is right, you will reap the rewards.
Strong desire, keeping good company, and practice are the three steps for quick spiritual evolution.
Push yourself to sit in one position longer and practice meditation.
Regular and sincere practice brings success.
In the Bhagavad Gita (9:33), the Lord said, "anityam-asukham lokam-imam prapya bhajasva mam." This world is transitory; this we all know. Asukham, there is so much misery and no hope of finding happiness in this world. The only true happiness is in spiritual practice. Hence, the message of the Lord is, “Why do you toil so much in a world where there is no chance of gaining anything?”
Practice your sadhana regularly as instructed. Remember one thing: Do not sit for meditation too long. Instead, sit a few times during the day. In addition, eat healthy food and do not overeat. If you do these things, surely you will have spiritual progress, for God loves the meek and the humble. He listens to them.
Even highly advanced yogis can become the victims of ego. For this reason one must develop devotion to the Lord, along with the practice of meditation, to eliminate any downfall.
Eat only up to half of your stomach’s capacity, leaving the rest for water and air. Practice moderation.
In order to achieve samadhi (realization), have strong self-control in every aspect, practice steadiness of mind, put your faith in the scriptures and your guru, accompany this with devotion, compassion for others, and remain non-attached.
I humbly request that you practice Kriya wholeheartedly.
Seek a secluded place for your spiritual practice.
Observe how calm your mind is after practicing kriya pranayama. The more pranayama you practice in the morning, the better. When the amount of daylight increases, if one is practicing more cycles of kriya pranayama, one will experience an increase in one’s body temperature. Why? Because kriya itself is a form of fire. Kriya generates inner fire and body temperature.
My brothers and sisters, remember this again and again: you must practice Kriya with love, according to your capacity. It is the way to cross the ocean of the world. With folded hands, humbly tell this to all.
One must not practice yoga only by reading books; it does not provide the benefit one can get from the direct guidance of a teacher.
Practice daily, and through the grace of God, you will be free.
Practice observing silence or speak only a little.