The Lord announced time and again that He showers grace on inner purity, not outer pomp. When one has established himself in equal-mindedness, Krishna installs Himself in his heart: His voice becomes the conscience that guides him at every step. Through Yoga, fortitude must be acquired; through Japa, sense-control must be earned; through Sadhana, the mind should be filled with peace. But, these effects are not noticeable, though the actions are practised. People close themselves in their shrine rooms and perform worship, offer flowers and fruit, and later, emerge from the place, only to shout and swear, frighten and fight with all and sundry. Man must be a yogi always, under all circumstances (satatam yoginah), says the Gita. This means he should ever be in bliss. Faith in God can ensure equanimity and balance. Knowledge must develop into skill, which must be directed and regulated by a sense of balance. Or else, skill degenerates into ‘kill’. – Divine Discourse, Sep 07, 1985.