Let us make our hearts as big as an ocean, to go beyond all the trifles of the world and see it only as a picture. We can then enjoy the world without being in any way affected by it.

There must be no fear, no begging, but demanding - demanding the Highest. The true devotees of the Mother are as hard, as adamant and as fearless as lions. They are not in the least upset if the whole universe suddenly crumbles into dust at their feet. Make Her listen to you. None of that cringing to Mother! Remember, She is all-powerful; She can make heroes out of stones.

The one who actually succeeds in making himself believe that he is having a good time is the man of splendid physical health.

One thing I must tell you. Idolatry in India does not mean anything horrible. It is not the mother of harlots.

Do you think there is any other means of achieving progress except through Rajas?

What we want is muscles of iron and nerves of steel. We have wept long enough. No more weeping, but stand on your feet and be men. It is man-making theories that we want. It is man-making education all round that we want.

Never think there is anything impossible for the soul. .