Desire, ignorance, and inequality—this is the trinity of bondage.

True religion is not talk, or doctrines, or theories, nor is it sectarianism. It is the relation between soul and God. Religion does not consist in erecting temples, or building churches, or attending public worship. It is not to be found in books, or in words, or in lectures, or in organizations. Religion consists in realization. We must realize God, feel God, see God, talk to God. That is religion.

Each nation has a theme: everything else is secondary. India's theme is religion.

It is the same India which has withstood the shocks of centuries, of hundreds of foreign invasions of hundreds of upheavals of manners and customs. It is the same land which stands firmer than any rock in the world, with its undying vigour, indestructible life. Its life is of the same nature as the soul, without beginning and without end, immortal; and we are the children of such a country.

There is no good in store so long as malice and jealousy and egotism will prevail.

Your way is the best for you, but that is no sign it is the best for another.

Nothing else is necessary but these - love, sincerity, and patience.