In true democracy every man and woman is taught to think for himself or herself.

My knowledge of the letter of the Shastras is better, but of true religion they are able to give me but little.

The Krishna of the Gita is perfection and right knowledge personified, but the picture is imaginary.

The measure of a country's greatness should be based on how well it cares for its most vulnerable populations.

The propagation of truth and nonviolence can be done less by books than by actually living on those principles.

Let the Gita be to you a mine of diamonds, as it has been to me; let it be your constant guide and friend on life's way.

The mantram becomes one's staff of life and carries one through every ordeal. Each repetition has a new meaning, carrying you nearer and nearer to God.