If you always think of him, then life in the world becomes smooth and easy. You remember, don’t you, what Sri Ramakrishna used to say in this connection? ‘If you smear yourself with a mixture of turmeric and oil, you are safe against crocodiles. They will keep away from you.’
(p.280, Letters for Spiritual Seekers, Swami Shivananda’s letter from Belur Math on 17 March, 1930.)