Whenever Vishwanath Datta found time he would give his son advice. One should not be browbeaten. One should guard one's self-respect. Love of one's religion should not mean hatred of others religions.
Patriotism is essential for man's welfare.
Foreign enemies may invade a country, but they cannot take away people's ancient and potent culture. He loved to listen to his son's sweet voice. Narendra's face would become radiant when he sang devotional songs. His mother was dear to Narendra as his own life, and to him she was a veritable goddess. In his eyes, there was no one as ready to make sacrifices as the mother.