
Know that all creatures have evolved from this twofold energy, and Brahmn is the origin as well as dissolution of the entire universe.

Whenever there is a decline of righteousness, O Arjuna, and the rise of unrighteousness, then I manifest myself.

One who is able to withdraw his senses from sense objects, as the tortoise draws his limbs within the shell, is to be understood as truly situated in knowledge.

As rivers flow into the ocean but cannot make the vast ocean overflow, so flow the streams of the sense - world into the sea of peace that is the sage.

There are two ways of passing from this world – one in light, and one in darkness. When one passes in light he does not come back but when one passes in darkness he returns.

He who loves me is made pure; his heart melts in joy. He rises to transcendental consciousness by the rousing of his higher emotional nature. Tears of joy flow from his eyes, his hair stands on end, his heart melts in love. The bliss in that state is so intense that, forgetful of himself and his surroundings, he sometimes weeps profusely, or laughs, or sings, or dances; such a devotee is a purifying influence upon the whole universe.

This is true knowledge: to seek the Self as the true end of wisdom always. To seek anything else is ignorance.

A person whose mind is unattached to sensual pleasures, who discovers the joy of the Self, and whose mind is in union with Brahmn through meditation, enjoys eternal bliss.

No work stains an individual who is pure, who is in harmony, who is master of his life, whose soul is one with the soul of all.
