I am a Hindu by birth. And yet I do not know much of Hinduism, and I know less of other religions. In fact I do not know where I am, and what is and what should be my belief. I intend to make a careful study of my own religion and, as far as I can, of others.

I understand democracy as something that gives the weak the same chance as the strong.

The Charkha is the symbol of sacrifice, and sacrifice is essential for the establishment of the image of the deity.

Insistence on truth can come into play when one party practices untruth or injustice. Only then can love be tested. True friendship is put to the test only when one party disregards the obligation of friendship.

No displeasure, even of the dearest friends, can put me off the duty I see clearly in front of me.

To say that God permits evil in the world may not be pleasing to the ear. But if He is held responsible for the good, it follows that He has to be responsible for the evil too.

The dry knowledge of the three R's is not even now, it can never be, a permanent part of the villagers' life.