A person may not have eyes to see, but if he used his intellect he is greater than the one who sees with his eyes. Therefore, it is really the intellect, which leads a shining quality to the eyes. But from where does the intellect get its power? The intellect is shining on account of the Atma. Therefore, on account of Atma the intellect is illuminated, and because of the intellect the eyes shine and can see, and because the eyes see, the effulgence of the sun and the moon, the whole world shines. We see that the ultimate source that illuminates everything is the Atma. It is the main switch. Therefore, it is the Atma, which you shouldworship. (DBG, p. 123)

There are many intellectuals in India. They have brought the nation to this sorry state. They are not at all selfless. If they had sacred feelings, the country would have made great strides on all fronts. They are utilising their intelligence for their personal benefit only. (SS Jul 00, p. 203)

Beautiful fields and groves run wild with neglect and soon become unrecognizable bushland and thorny jungle; fine trees are hewn by greedy men and the shape of the landscape is changed. With the passage of time, people get accustomed to the new state of things. This has happened to Dharma also. Misunderstood by incompetent intelligence, unbridled emotion and impure reasoning, the scriptures have been grossly diluted and their glory has suffered grievously. Just as the raindrops from the clear blue sky get coloured and contaminated when they fall on the soil, the unsullied message of the ancient rishis, the example of their shining deeds, and the bright untarnished urges behind their actions are all turned into ugly caricatures of the original grandeur, by uncultured interpreters and scholars. Hence, every one of you must acquaint yourselves with the outlines of Dharma, expounded in the Vedas, Shastras and the Puranas. (DV)