“Weep before the Master, call on him; all will be granted in time. My son, does peace come to the mind without any effort? Call on him and weep with all sincerity. Just see how finely the boat glides upstream with the help of southern breeze. Do you understand that? The guru’s blessings help one in one’s spiritual endeavor. Now dive deep into prayer and meditation etc…Call on him with heart and soul. Perform your duties, but keep your mind fixed at the lotus feet of Hari.”
(p.290-1, For Seekers Of God, Swami Shivananda’s instruction on 27th July 1932)
“If you really feel sad for not having God-realization, rest assured that your auspicious moment is at hand. The more intensely you feel like that, know that the Lord’s grace is approaching. But if any other desire lurking in the mind creates this sort of depressed mood, try to remove it immediately. Do not neglect this, because such as mood is the greatest obstacle in the path of spiritual life. Always try to become competent for your spiritual journey, then the Lord will be pleased and make you the recipient of all bliss…Try to love God with all your heart and soul. Why do you care so much about joy and sorrow? Surrender to him, and know that wherever he keeps you is good for you. Pray wholeheartedly that the attitude of self-surrender may be firmly established in your mind. Then everything will be fine.”
(p.105-6,Spiritual Treasures, Swami Turiyananda’s letter to sw. Yatiswarananda on 27th July 1915)