The finer the instrument, the greater the power. The mind is much finer and more powerful than the body.

In every attempt there are many obstacles to cope with, but gradually the path becomes smooth.

Out of purity and silence comes the word of power.

The greatest help to spiritual life is meditation. In meditation we divest ourselves of all material condition and feel our divine nature.

Man is to become divine by realizing the divine. Idols or temples, or churches or books, are only the supports, the help of his spiritual childhood.

Blame nobody else, do not commit the mistake of the ignorant.

What we want now is an immense awakening of Râjasika energy, for the whole country is wrapped in the shroud of Tamas. The people of this land must be fed and clothed-must be awakened -must be made more fully active. Otherwise they will become inert, as inert as trees and stones. So, I say, eat large quantities of fish and meat, my boy!