Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action. . . . . . . Prayer is the first and the last lesson in learning the noble and brave art of sacrificing self in the various walks of life culminating in the defence of one's nation's liberty and honour.

If we import compulsion in matters of religion, there is no doubt that we shall be committing suicide.

The wise are unaffected either by death or life. These are but faces of the same coin.

Calling them devadasis we insult God Himself in the name of religion.

I submit that scientists have not yet explored the hidden possibilities of the innumerable seeds, leaves and fruits for giving the fullest possible nutrition to mankind.

The external is in no way the essence of religion, but the external often proclaims the internal.

Exercise of faith will be the safest where there is a clear determination summarily to reject all that is contrary to truth and love.