Practice, that is the real thing in spiritual matters. Scholarship is a burden, it is very often a handicap. So long as God is believed to be far away in temples and holy places, man will feel religion a burden and a hurdle. But, plant Him in your heart and you feel light, burdenless, and even strong. It is like the food basket; when carried on the shoulder, it feels heavy; you are too weak even to carry it. But, sit near a stream and eat it. Thought the total weight has not decreased, you feel lighter and stronger. That is the consequence of taking the food in; do likewise with the idea of God. Do not carry it on the shoulder, have it "in".
(Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol IV, pg 41)