Give up all ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ and surrender your will to Me. I shall save you from falling; I shall guard you against grief - this is the assurance the Gita gives, that is the prop you need. Humility increases and surrender is possible, quite easily. This is the very purpose of human existence, to see God and merge in His Glory. (SSS Vol.5, p. 328)

The true sign of education is humility, for there is much more to be investigated and learned. There are always many more who are far more learned. They carry their scholarship more lightly. (LDL, p. 83)

Humility is the hallmark of knowledge. People boast about the achievements of science. But there is still a long way to go. For instance, out of the energy coming from the Sun we have been able to use only 2 out of 3000 parts. We are yet to make use of the rest of the vast solar energy. If by harnessing a minute fraction of solar energy, mankind can accomplish so much at present, how much more can we achieve for humanity if the entire energy can be utilised for the benefit of man?

This means that if a single ray of God’s grace is got, a great deal can be achieved. The ancient sages prayed to God to shower the rays of His grace on mankind. Even if a fragment of God’s grace is secured, a great deal can be accomplished. But without Divine grace, nothing can be achieved.

Human effort is also essential. If it does not want to fly, even an eagle will not get off the ground. But an ant that wants to move along can cover miles in due course. Efforts are in human hands; success or defeat rests with the Divine. So, when you rely on the Divine, success will be yours. (SSS Vol.24, pp. 85-85)

Humility ensures credibility; credibility brings wealth; wealth invites charity and confers peace and joy. (SV, p. 103)

Humility is the mark of scholarship. If this mark is absent, the scholar is an ignoramus. Happiness is the product of Atmavidya . Of course, the study of the material world is important. It should not be neglected. But, the study of one’s Atmic core is essential. Other studies relate to the five elements, the energies, the composition of the objective world, the manipulation of Nature’s forces for living more comfortable. How does the earth rotate and why? How far is the sun from the earth and the stars? How far do the rays of the sun reach? To what distance can they travel in a minute? By learning these facts, to what extent can man profit? More important items to study and watch are; how broad is your heart? How much benefit has society derived from you? What are the Sedans that can make you better and more useful? How much are you aware of your inner principle? What exactly is the purpose and goal of your existence? (SSE, p. 26)