Words to live by

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.