What is the means to attain true knowledge? As we observe Durgashtami, our Divine Mother lovingly explains.


Whomever you come across, consider them as embodiments of Divinity and salute them. Even when you come across people who hate you, offer your pranams (salutations) to them. Enquire, “How are you, brother?” Then they will also respond asking, “How are you, brother?” A human being is one with certain human values. What are those human values? Satya, Dharma, Shanti, Prema, and Ahimsa. They are all interrelated. Always speak truth, observe dharma (righteousness). Be peaceful. Be happy and blissful. You should conduct yourself with love in society. Love is God, God is Love. Hence, live in love. Then only can you acquire true knowledge. That is wisdom. Embodiments of Love! I always address you as embodiments of love. The reason being, I am suffused with love. Love is My property. You all are heirs to that property. I will distribute that love to one and all. I do not hate anyone. I have no selfishness at all! My love is selfless love.

– Divine Discourse, Sep 27, 2006



All the sublime human values have their origin in love. When one is filled with love, he needs no other spiritual or ritualistic practices. – BABA