His entire thought, and the main emphasis of his teaching, given in 172 countries of the world which he has visited since, is centred around the principles of ahiṃsā (non-violence) as espoused in Jainism and karma yoga – the performance of one’s natural duty in every circumstance, to the best of one’s ability: fearlessly and without selfish motive. His teachings have had a profound influence on the lives of thousands of his devotees around the world.