It is only when our life proceeds within bounds and in an accepted, disciplined way, that the mind can be free.

Though the names 'karma', 'yoga' and 'sannyasa' are different, the truth at the heart of both is the same.

If a man achieves victory over this body, who in the world can exercise power over him? He who rules himself rules over the whole world.

It is a curious phenomena that God has made the hearts of the poor, rich and those of the rich, poor.

Life does not mean mere karma or mere bhakti or mere jnana.

The natural movement of one's soul is upwards. But just as any object is dragged down when a heavy weight is tied to it, the burden of the body drags down the soul.

When a thing is true, there is no need to use any arguments to substantiate it.

The river flows at its own sweet will, but the flood is bound in the two banks. If it were not thus bound, its freedom would be wasted.

Politics and Religion are obsolete. The time has come for Science and Spirituality.

A country should be defended not by arms, but by ethical behavior.

When a king speaks, the armies move. But when a wise man speaks, only the beard shakes.

The bats stop flying above and the moon stands still. He commands the air and the sky and my body.

God has great riches for you. If thy will seek Him.

Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.

The world is starving for original and decisive leadership.

Life would be grand if it weren't for the people.

When a lot of people meditate what they do is they're thinking about other people. This is a terrible mistake. If you do this, stop!

What a day it is when we must envy the men in their graves.

The modern corporation must manufacture not only goods but the desire for the goods it manufactures.

If the enemy thinks of the mountains, attack like the sea; and if he thinks of the sea, attack like the mountains.

There is no worse sickness for the soul, o you who are proud, than this pretense of perfection.