“Above all, one needs to practise sadhana. Experience of Vedantic truths is the most important thing, and that depends on Sadhana. The study of the scriptures is only an indirect help.”
(p.48, Spiritual Treasures, Letter of Swami Turiyananda dated 5th May 1912 to Swami Yatiswarananda)
“When the cyclone blows, people become perturbed; but at that time one should try to be calm. Likewise, a storm also arises in the mind. At that time if one can hold onto the Lord firmly, the storm can do nothing. Take refuge in Him wholeheartedly. The storm is not eternal. Good thoughts will come again to the mind and you will experience peace. Never give up the Lord who is the embodiment of peace…Never deviate from the path of blessedness. At last all good will attend you.”
(p.179. Spiritual Treasures, Letter of Swami Turiyananda dated 5th May 1917)