Every affliction has its own rich lesson to teach, if we would learn it.

The highest truth needs no communicating, for it is by its very nature self-propelling. It radiates its influence silently as the rose its fragrance without the intervention of a medium.

My doctrine means that I must identify myself with life, with everything that lives, that I must share the majesty of life in the presence of God. The sum-total of this life is God. .. Man is not at peace with himself until he has become like unto God. The endeavor to reach this state is the supreme, the only ambition worth having. And this is self-realisation. This self-realisation is the subject of the Gita, as it is of all scriptures... to be a real devotee is to realise oneself. Self-realisation is not something apart.

Generosity consists not the sum given, but the manner in which it is bestowed

It was Ba's inspiration which helped me reach the heights of my inner self. She was my priceless jewel.

Englishmen must learn to be Brahmins, not banias.

Terrorism and deception are weapons not of the strong, but of the weak.