It is practice first, and knowledge afterwards.

The Vedanta teaches men to have faith in themselves first.

I remember that grand word of the Katha Upanishad - Shraddhâ or marvellous faith. An instance of Shraddha can be found in the life of Nachiketâ. To preach the doctrine of Shraddha or genuine faith is the mission of my life. Let me repeat to you that this faith is one of the potent factors of humanity and of all religions. First, have faith in yourselves.

Know for certain that there is no power in the universe to injure us unless we first injure ourselves.

The Indian mind is first religious, then anything else. So this is to be strengthened.

Anything that is western origin, first you verify it, then accept it. Anything that is Indian origin, first accept it, then verify it if necessary.

We first observe facts, then generalise, and then draw conclusions or principles.

If there is no strength in body and mind, the Atman cannot be realized. First you have to build the body by good nutritious food-then only will the mind be strong.

The first sign of your becoming religious is that you are becoming cheerful