Passage 1

In English

Nine paths lead to the Grace of the Lord, say the . They are, (listening to His Glory), (extolling His Glory oneself), (keeping the Lord and His Glory ever in the memory), (worshipping His Feet), (adoring His image and His devotees), (ritual worship), (service), (developing the attitude of a companion and comrade of the Lord) and (dedication of oneself to the Lord). They are the paths that lead one to the goal. Each individual must aspire for the Grace of God. That Grace will endow joy here and hereafter. But, unhappy man gets involved in the agitations of his mind and intoxicates himself with ignorance and so he denies himself the joy of basking in the Grace of God. In India, the special sacredness of human birth and the ways of making it fruitful have been known since ages. But, few realise this and benefit by it.