“The only work that spiritually purifies us is that which is done without personal motives.”

The all-embracing vast being which is there behind the play of the universe and with which you will have to identify yourself – for this is your true self.

When Reason died, then Wisdom was born.

The first principle of true teaching is that nothing can be taught.

Each victory gained over oneself means new strength to gain more victories.

Evolution of consciousness is the central motive of terrestrial existence.

When we have passed beyond knowings, then we shall have Knowledge.

Perfect health, sincerity, honesty, straightforwardness, courage, disinterestedness, unselfishness, patience, endurance, perseverance, peace, calm, self control are all things that are taught infinitely better by example than by beautiful speeches.

The expression “from above” is for us only a way of speaking. Many receive from above the command for action – we call it intuition.

Death is but changing of our robes to wait in wedding garments at the Eternal’s gate.

Not in the state of unconsciousness, but in full awareness when the higher Power will descend into and direct us, then only the yogic life will begin.

We cannot afford to raise any institution to the rank of a fetish. To do so would be simply to become the slaves of our own machinery.

To have a developed intellect is always helpful if one can enlighten it from above and turn it to a divine use.

The cup has to be left clean and empty for the divine liquor to be poured into it.

The Atheist is God playing at hide and seek with Himself.

Arise, transcend Thyself, Thou art man and the whole nature of man Is to become more than himself.

Sin and virtue are a game of resistance we play with God in His efforts to draw us towards perfection.

The motive of art comes to us not from what exists, but from the notion that there is something higher, something nobler, something richer, and that what exists corresponds only partially to all of this.

I value science–none can prize it more, It gives ten thousand motives to adore: Be it religious, as it ought to be, The heart it humbles, and it bows the knee.

The Man who works for others, without any selfish motive, really does good to himself.

Evolution of consciousness is the central motive of terrestrial existence.

This strange disease of modern life, With its sick hurry, its divided aims.

No woman dares to refuse love without a motive, for nothing is more natural than to yield to love.

People’s behavior makes sense if you think about it in terms of their goals, needs, and motives.

The motive power of democracy is love.