There are many Nobel laureates. How many remember them? But the great benefactors of mankind, the men of noble qualities, are cherished by all mankind. For instance, Kolkata produced many great intellectuals, who after a time are not remembered at all. But Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, a noble soul from that city, even though he was illiterate, is enshrined in the hearts of millions all over the world. Is education responsible for it? Likewise if many noble persons are instilled in the hearts of people, what is the reason? They have earned their good name by their faith in God, their character, magnanimity and spirit of sacrifice. This means that together with concern for worldly things, there should be devotion to God as well. Together with education Samskara is essential. What is the meaning of culture (Samskara)? Refinement of action is true culture - Samyak Kriti Iti Samskara.

- My Dear Students, Vol 5, Ch 14, 14 Jan 1996.