Vinoba Bhave Quotes

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Vinoba Bhave

Profession : Educator

Birth : September 11, 1895

It is only when our life proceeds within bounds and in an accepted, disciplined way, that the mind can be free.

Vinoba Bhave

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.

Vinoba Bhave

'Talks on the Gita' is the story of my life, and it is also my message.

Vinoba Bhave

God guides us from within. He does nothing more than that. There is no charm in God shaping us like a potter. We are not earthen wares; we are beings full of consciousness.

Vinoba Bhave

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.

Vinoba Bhave

I may worship the image of the Lord; but that act is worthless if it is not accompanied with devotion. In the absence of devotion, the idol will just be a piece of stone, and so shall I; and the worship will only mean that a stone is facing a stone!

Vinoba Bhave