Dharma is that which is enjoined by the holy books, followed by the sages, interpreted by the learned and which appeals to the heart.

How can one be compelled to accept slavery? I simply refuse to do the master's bidding. He may torture me, break my bones to atoms and even kill me. He will then have my dead body, not my obedience. Ultimately, therefore, it is I who am the victor and not he, for he has failed in getting me to do what he wanted done.

Without prayer there is no inward peace.

The attack on untouchability is an attack on this high-and low-ness.

Man has the supreme knack of deceiving himself; the Englishman is supremest among men.

Wherever flaxseeds become a regular food item among the people, there will be better health.

Change occurs when deeply felt private experiences are given public legitimacy.