If we could only snap the fetters of the body that bind the feet of the soul, we shall experience a great joy. Then we shall not be miserable because of the body’s sufferings. We shall become free.
Category Archive: Vinoba Bhave
‘Talks on the Gita’ is the story of my life, and it is also my message.
We have seen from experience that, if we are in the habit of walking regularly on the same road, we are able to think about other things while walking, without paying attention to our steps.
Human life is full of the play of samskaras – tendencies developed by repeated actions.
A country should be defended not by arms, but by ethical behavior.
It is a curious phenomena that God has made the hearts of the poor, rich and those of the rich, poor.
The main reason why we look constantly to the Gita is that, whenever we need help, we may get it from the Gita. And, indeed, we always do get it.
A sword in hand is a sure sign of a violent mind; but one does not become non-violent merely by throwing the sword away.
All revolutions are spiritual at the source. All my activities have the sole purpose of achieving a union of hearts.
Though the names karma yoga and sannyasa are different, the truth at the heart of both is the same.