We want to know in order to make ourselves free. That is our life: one universal cry for freedom.

Ignorance is death, Knowledge is life.

Religion is the life of India, religion is the language of this country, the symbol of all its movements.

The sign of death is weakness.

I am no metaphysician, no philosopher, nay, no saint. But I am poor and I love the poor. I see what they call the poor of this country and how many there are who feel for them!

For a warrior, nothing is higher than a war against evil. The warrior confronted with such a war should be pleased, Arjuna, for it comes as an open gate to heaven. But if you do not participate in this battle against evil, you will incur sin, violating your dharma and your honor.

The real work is in the practice.