The power of innocence is so great. It makes you absolutely fearless, not bumptious, but fearless. And the greatest thing of innocence is that you are respectful. The sense of respect, if it is not developed within you, if you cannot develop the sense of respect for other Sahaja Yogis, for other people, for the ashrams, for the discipline and your own self-respect, then it is of no use even talking of Sahaja Yoga because that is the very beginning of it.... Once you have seen the light, you must try to get rid of all the snakes that you have been holding onto. It is a simple thing. (23.09.1984)