Know this also to be one of the spiritual practices, a discipline for God - realisation. Its aim also is Self - realisation.

Out of purity and silence comes the word of power.

This craving for health, wealth, long life, and the like - the so - called good - is nothing but an illusion.

It is a good discipline to be forced to work for work's sake, even to the length of not being allowed to enjoy the fruits of one's labour.

Christ's public life extended only over eighteen months, and for this he had silently been preparing himself for thirty - two years.

Mankind ought to be taught that religions are but the varied expressions of THE RELIGION, which is Oneness, so that each may choose the path that suits him best.

By doing well the duty which is nearest to us, the duty which is in our hands now, we make ourselves stronger; and improving our strength in this manner step by step, we may reach a state in which it shall be our privilege to do the most coveted and honored duties in life and in society.