The circle is a symbol of eternity. It brings us the power that comes from the cooperation of living beings with the whole. The centre of the circle is always the worshipped form of the supreme cosmic intelligence, which manifests differently in different ages and in different societies.
Absolute truth is called differently by the Indians and differently by the Eskimos. But they always address and perceive the power of the same being who created and administers the whole universe. And whose guidance is perceived by every living being as the voice of conscience.
This Supreme Personality of Godhead is called differently in different parts of the world. But we always address and worship the same person.
With this understanding, all human beings are my brothers and sisters. And together we are following the path of our father.
To understand these principles of spiritual life, we always sit in a circle in our meetings, and the altar with the worshipped form of the Supreme Lord is at its center.
This form may be significantly different in various parts of the world. Yet we understand that it is always the same person who manifests in different places and times in different ways.
"The name may be different. Just like in our countries we say this flower something. You say something, something. But the subject matter must be the same. Name is not... You can say in a different way, as you understand. But God is one. God cannot be two. You may give Him different names. That is different thing. But God is one. God cannot be two."