Obedience is detachment from the self. This is the most radical detachment of all. But what is the self? The self is the principle of reason and responsibility in us. It is the root of freedom, it is what makes us men.

The experiment lasted less than a year as one of the friends found the life too demanding. Griffiths noted a strong connection with the teachings of Scripture with the rhythm of the nature around them. New Delhi India: Intercultural Publications 2004.

Griffiths was a part of the Christian Ashram Movement. He has become a leading thinker in the development of the dialogue between Christianity and Hinduism.