In whatever name or form they are offered, all these flowers are laid at God's feet, for He is the one Lord of all, the one Soul of all souls.

Whenever there is a conflict between the pure heart and the intellect, always side with the pure heart.

Give everything and look for no return.

Bear in mind, my children, that only cowards and those who are weak commit sin and tell lies. The brave are always moral. Try to be moral, try to be brave, try to be sympathising.

The progress of the world means more enjoyment and more misery too.

In Shankaracharya we saw tremendous intellectual power, throwing the scorching light of reason upon everything.

Fear is death, fear is sin, fear is hell, fear is unrighteousness, and fear is wrong life. All the negative thoughts and ideas that are in the world have proceeded from this evil spirit of fear.