Do not fall into the error of considering some to be men worthy of reverence, and some unworthy. Sai is in everyone, so all deserve your reverence and service. Propagate this truth; that is the function I assign to the Seva Samitis. (SSS Vol. 6, p. 170)

To propagate human values, it is advisable to keep as far away as possible from the powers that be. It is not possible to promote sacred values through the help of governmental authorities. Some well-intentioned leaders may formulate commendable schemes. But there is a frequent change of men in the seats of power. What, then, happens to human values? It is essential to be self-reliant and stand on our own legs. Only when you are untrammelled and independent can you propagate these sacred values freely and effectively. Educationists should try to set up an independent body for the formulation and implementation of educational policy, free from control or interference by the government. Only then will the promotion of human values succeed.

If there is unity among educationists, any undertaking can be successful. Today, unity is lacking in colleges and universities. Students and teachers are at loggerheads. How, then, is national integration to be promoted? When there is no unity or harmony at home, how can there be national unity?

Those in power operate under their own compulsions. They can take over properties and enterprises, but they cannot promote values. They may occupy temples and take over temple properties, but they can exercise no control over God. Governments may exercise control over men, but they have no hold over men’s qualities. (SSS Vol.20, pp. 176-177)

At present there is a growing tendency among propagators of the Christian faith to cast aspersions on other religions. Money is being spent lavishly to spread Christianity. None of you should have any part in such activities. This type of propaganda does great harm to the personality of Jesus. Jesus was a supremely pure and sacred person. To forget Jesus’ teachings and to profess love for Him is no love at all. You must all remember: ‘God is One. Love is God. Live in Love.’ Only by this means can humanity, despite the many divisions that exist at present, be unified. Absorb the teachings of all the great seers and prophets. Do not despise anyone. Everyone is entitled to accept what is good from any source. Differences of creed and caste are irrelevant.

There is only one caste, the caste of Humanity. There is only one religion, the religion of Love. There is only one language, the language of the Heart. There is only one God, He is Omnipresent. (SSS Vol.18, pp. 192-193)