Gita and Ganga constitute the essence of Hinduism; one its theory and the other its practice.

Every human being has the right to ask the reason, why, and to have his question answered by himself, if he only takes the trouble.

The Soul is not composed of any materials. It is unity indivisible. Therefore it must be indestructible.

We must travel; we must go to foreign parts. We must see how the engine of society works in other countries, and keep free and open communication with what is going on in the minds of other nations, if we really want to be a nation again.

Liberty is the first condition of growth. It is wrong, a thousand times wrong, if any of you dares to say, 'I will work out the salvation of this woman or child.

A monk is not forbidden to marry, but if he takes a wife she becomes a monk with the same powers and privileges and occupies the same social position as her husband.

It may be that I shall find it good to get outside of my body - to cast it off like a disused garment. But I shall not cease to work! I shall inspire men everywhere, until the world shall know that it is one with God.