Embodiments of Love! If our nation were to make progress, there should be complete unity amongst all its people. Our great leaders made great sacrifices and secured freedom for us. While we have attained Independence, unity has not been achieved. What is the use of freedom without unity? There is hatred everywhere. If this kind of disunity persists, how can hard-won freedom be safeguarded? People are not treading the right path. You must adopt the path of complete unity, so that every citizen (Bharatiya) must be able to say proudly, “This is my beloved country; this is my mother tongue and my religion.” You should also uphold the reputation and traditions of your family. There are many who chant the sweet name of Lord Rama, but is there anyone who actually practices the virtues Lord Rama represented? Lord Rama said, “Mother and motherland are greater than even paradise” (Janani Janma Bhumishcha Swargadapi Gariyasi). You must recognise and live by this truth.

- Divine Discourse, Nov 23, 2000.