One theme. Many voices.

Traditionally understood as teaching selfless action, devotion, and inner steadiness.

• Act with devotion, not for reward.
• See the same essence in all beings.

Often remembered for teaching ethical relationships, integrity, and a kind of golden rule.

• Do not do to others what you would not want done to you.
• Cultivate sincerity and integrity in small daily acts.

Central themes include equality, honest work, shared meals, and remembrance of the divine.

• All human beings are equal in dignity.
• Serve others — the langar (shared meal) is open to everyone.

Often remembered for serving the dying and destitute on the streets of Kolkata.

• Do small things with great love.
• The dignity of the dying matters as much as the dignity of the living.

Central themes include nonviolent justice, the dignity of every person, and the beloved community.

• Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.
• Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

Associated with nonviolence, truth-telling, and dignified resistance to injustice.

• Be the change you wish to see in the world.
• Nonviolence is the weapon of the strong.