When we let loose our feelings, we waste so much energy, shatter our nerves, disturb our minds, and accomplish very little work.

Religion in India must be made as free and as easy of access as is God's air.

Prana is the driving power of the world, and can be seen in every manifestation of life.

One may gain political and social independence, but if one is a slave to his passions and desires, one cannot feel the pure joy of real freedom

We have seen that our vigour, our strength, nay, our national life is in our religion.

"Comfort" is no test of truth; on the contrary, truth is often far from being "comfortable".

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.