Passage 1

In English

is the mother of , who knew his identity with the Universal from the moment of his birth; of , who from the day he lisped uttered the Name of ; of , who had the unique Adhwaithic Realisation even while a boy; and a , who mastered the intricacies of even while in his teens. She is the mother of heroes like , who gambolled with lion cubs, who could wield his undefeatable bow, in either hand; of , who faced fearful odds to fulfil the smallest wish of his . Among her children, we have men like , and who are shining examples of the spirit of renunciation and women like , and who are brilliant stars in the firmament of virtue. No wonder India rose to the position of the of the Globe, the Teacher of all Humanity. This heritage is fast being forgotten and India started a journey away from her legitimate direction. Man, according to this ancient teaching, is not simply a co-ordinated collection of limbs, senses and sensations. He is all these, governed by intelligence, sharpened by the modes and memories earned through many births. That intelligence itself is an instrument with a limited range of efficiency; there are many goals which it cannot achieve. These can be reached only by the descent of Grace and Power from above. Complete surrender of the ego to that Power will bring it down, fill you with itself.