A few heart-whole, sincere, and energetic men and women can do more in a year than a mob in a century.

Let the mind be cheerful but calm. Never let it run into excesses, because every excess will be followed by a reaction.

When we free ourselves from name and form, especially from a body - when we need no body, good or bad - then only do we escape from bondage.

This is the central idea of the Gita- to be calm and steadfast in all circumstances, with one's body, mind, and soul centered at His hallowed feet!

Religion, in India, means realisation and nothing short of that.

Throw aside your scriptures in the Ganga and teach the people first the means of procuring their food and clothing, and then you will find time to read to them the scriptures.

Anything that is western origin, first you verify it, then accept it. Anything that is Indian origin, first accept it, then verify it if necessary.