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 first observe facts, then generalise, and then draw conclusions or principles.

See here, how fresh is the air, there is the Ganga, and the Sadhus (holy men) are practising meditation, and holding lofty talks! While the moment you will go to Calcutta, you will be thinking of nasty stuff.

Come out into the Universe of Light. Everything in the Universe is Yours, stretch out your arms and Embrace it with Love

Realize your true nature. That is all there is to do. Know yourself as you are - infinite Spirit. That is practical religion. Everything else is impractical, for everything else will perish.

Pay particular attention to your health, but too much coddling of the body will, on the contrary, also spoil the health.

Stamping down the weakness of mind and heart, stand up, saying, "I am possessed of heroism, I am possessed of a steady intellect..." Never allow weakness to overtake your mind.