I believe in the absolute oneness of God and therefore of humanity. What though we have many bodies? We have but one soul. . . . I know God is neither in heaven nor down below, but in everyone.

The spirit of democracy cannot be established in the midst of terrorism, whether governmental or popular.

The seeker after truth should be humbler than the dust. The world crushes the dust under its feet, but the seeker after truth should so humble himself that even the dust could crush him. Only then, and not till then, will he have a glimpse of truth.

The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane.

Swadeshism is not a cult of hatred. It is a doctrine of selfless service that has its roots in the purest ahimsa, i.e. love.

The highest fulfillment of religion requires a giving up of all possessions.

A living faith in God means acceptance of the brotherhood of mankind.