Love for God (Daiva-preeti) and fear of sin (papa-bheeti) are the only two requisites needed to sanctify your life.

The tree can spread its branches wide. But the branches can put forth blossoms that yield fruit only when the roots are fed with water. Instead, if the water is poured on the branches, fruits, and flowers, how can the tree grow and spread? The roots for the peace and prosperity of society are the qualities of devotion and dedication. Hence the educational system must pay attention to the promotion and strengthening of these qualities among the people. People who occupy positions of authority are named adikaris (officials). That word can also mean the worst enemy, adhika-ari! True officials should carefully avoid that course and use their positions to serve people under their care. The ancients grasped the supreme truth only after personally experiencing its validity. The moderns, however, dismiss their discoveries. This is the reason for the growth of barbarism in the so-called civilised countries. Many have not recognised this fact.

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba