Rice, though one, is called by different names. The Tamilian calls it arisi, the Kanadigas call it akki and the Sanskrit pandit calls it tandula. Similarly, though God is one, he is called by different names. Siva, Vishnu, Devi, etc., are only different names of the same God.Jagadguru Sri Chandrashekhara Bharati Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
The light of a lamp falls on its surroundings. One may study Sastras in that light. While another may, paying no attention to it, spend time sleeping. Similarly great souls are always showering their grace. Each one can derive benefit depending on one’s mentality. If one takes a big vessel to a pond, one can bring a large quantity of water, just because it is said that a small vessel can hold little water, it does not mean that the vessel itself is the limit for the capacity of the pond.Jagadguru Sri Abhinava Vidyatirtha Mahaswamigal on Significance of God
