God is the ever active providence, by whose power systems after systems are being evolved out of chaos, made to run for a time and again destroyed.

I think the Greeks first took astrology to India and took from the Hindus the science of astronomy and carried it back with them from Europe. Because in India you will find old altars made according to a certain geometrical plan, and certain things had to be done when the stars were in certain positions, therefore I think the Greeks gave the Hindus astrology, and the Hindus gave them astronomy.

...Really, there is no greater sin than cowardice; cowards are never saved - that is sure. I can stand everything else but not that.

The power of concentration is the only key to the treasure-house of knowledge.

In art, interest must be centred on the principal theme.

We have to keep the body in good health; we have to take care of what we eat and drink, and what we do.

One way for attaining Bhakti is by repeating the name of God a number of times. Mantras have effect: the mere repetition of words.... To obtain Bhakti, seek the company of holy men who have Bhakti, and read books like the Gita and the Imitation of Christ; always think of the attributes of God.