The Self when it appears behind the universe is called God. The same Self when it appears behind this little universe-the body-is the soul.

The kingdom of heaven is already in existence if we will have it, that perfection is already in man if he will see it.

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

Every idea that strengthens you must be taken up and every thought that weakens you must be rejected.

The best guide in life is strength. In religion, as in all other matters, discard everything that weakens you, have nothing to do with it.

We want to lead mankind to the place where there is neither the Vedas, nor the Bible, nor the Koran; yet this has to be done by harmonizing the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran.

In everything we do, the serpent ego is rising up.