Hinduism - Some Thoughts

Swami Vivekanand: Hinduism is the mother of all religions ... In order to rise again, India must be strong and united ... Say it with pride - we are Hindus

Mohandas K. Gandhi: I am a proud staunch Sanatani Hindu ... Hinduism is a relentless pursuit of Truth ... Truth is God ... I am a Hindu because it is Hinduism which makes the world worth living ... No one who does not believe in cow-protection can possibly be called a Hindu

Annie Besant: After a study of some forty years and more of the great religions of the world, I find none so perfect , none so scientific, none so philosophical and none so spiritual that the great religion known by the name of Hinduism. Make no mistake, without Hinduism, India has no future ... And if Hindus do not maintain Hinduism who shall save it? If India's own children do not cling to her faith who shall guard it? India alone can save India and India and Hinduism are one

Will Durant: Perhaps in return for conquest, arrogance and spoliation, India will teach us the tolerance and gentleness of the mature mind, the quiet content of the unacquisitive soul, the calm of the understanding spirit, and a unifying, a pacifying love for all living things

Dr. Arnold Joseph Toynbee: At this supremely dangerous moment in human history , the only way of salvation is the ancient Hindu way... The spirit of mutual good-will, esteem, and veritable love ... is the traditional spirit of the religions of the Indian family. This is one of India’s gifts to the world.

Swami Vivekanand: “Shall we stand by whilst alien hands attempt to destroy the fortress of the Ancient Faith?…shall we remain passive or shall we become aggressive, as in the days of old, preaching unto the nations the glory of the dharma?… In order to rise again, India must be strong and united ... Say it with pride - we are Hindus”