Vinoba Bhave quotes

Vinoba Bhave was an Indian educator and social reformer, renowned for his leadership in the Bhoodan (land gift) movement. A prominent disciple of Mahatma Gandhi, he emphasized nonviolence and selfless service to uplift rural communities. He inspired millions through his advocacy for social justice, simple living, and spiritual growth. Here are 21 of his quotes:

The river flows at its own sweet will, but the flood is bound in the two banks. If it were not thus bound, its freedom would be wasted. (Vinoba Bhave)
If a man achieves victory over this body, who in the world can exercise power over him? He who rules himself rules over the whole world. View quote
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A country should be defended not by arms, but by ethical behavior. View quote
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It is only when our life proceeds within bounds and in an accepted, disciplined way, that the mind can be free. View quote
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We cannot even recollect the actions of our infancy, our childhood is like something written on a slate and rubbed off. View quote
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In the Bhagavad Gita, there is no long discussion, nothing elaborate. The main reason for this is that everything stated in the Gita is meant to be tested in the life of every man; it is intended to be verified in practice. View quote
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In nonviolence you must go full steam ahead, if you want the good to come speedily you must go about it with vigor. View quote
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All revolutions are spiritual at the source. All my activities have the sole purpose of achieving a union of hearts. View quote
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It is a curious phenomena that God has made the hearts of the poor, rich and those of the rich, poor. View quote
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Human life is full of the play of samskaras - tendencies developed by repeated actions. View quote
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We cannot fight new wars with old weapons. (Vinoba Bhave)
If we wish our nature to be free and joyous, we should bring our activities into same order. View quote
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When a thing is true, there is no need to use any arguments to substantiate it. View quote
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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. View quote
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Do not allow yourself to imagine that revolutionary thinking can be propagated by governmental power. View quote
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Innumerable actions are going on through us all the time. If we started counting them, we should never come to an end. View quote
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The main reason why we look constantly to the Gita is that, whenever we need help, we may get it from the Gita. And, indeed, we always do get it. View quote
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The natural movement of one's soul is upwards. But just as any object is dragged down when a heavy weight is tied to it, the burden of the body drags down the soul. View quote
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In this world of chance and change and mutability, the fulfillment of any resolve depends on the will of the Lord. View quote
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If we could only snap the fetters of the body that bind the feet of the soul, we shall experience a great joy. Then we shall not be miserable because of the body's sufferings. We shall become free. View quote
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Though the names karma yoga and sannyasa are different, the truth at the heart of both is the same. (Vinoba Bhave)

Vinoba Bhave

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Photo: India Post, Government of India, GODL-India
Occupation: Indian Educator
Born: September 11, 1895
Died: November 15, 1982
Quotes count: 21