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It is for philosophy of religion to find out whether the convictions of the religious seers fit in with the tested laws and principles of the universe.

— Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

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In the mystic traditions of the different religions we have a remarkable unity of spirit.

Remarks on Mysticism (1940)

Man is a paradoxical being-the constant glory and scandal of this world.

Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if 5 September is observed as Teachers' Day.

The red, the orange, the Bhagwa colour, represents the spirit of renunciation.

Feeling the unity of himself and the universe, the man who lives in spirit is no more a separate and self-centered individual but a vehicle of the universal spirit.

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