In English
In the front row are seated the wise elders who have striven all through the month to inculcate into the minds of the young students gathered here, knowledge of the soul. They have been expounding our sacred texts, the and the reminding you about the glory of ancient India. We think of wealth as consisting of buildings, property, material goods and we have lost ourselves in the mad pursuit of temporal values. These do not constitute real wealth that is capable of giving us abounding joy. Character is our wealth and good conduct is our treasure. Knowledge of God is the foundation for both. We should not lose that abiding, precious and eternal wealth, which is knowledge of God, for fleeting and temporary things that are like the passing clouds. We should also know that in our country, many who were very rich at one time are today reduced to the level of common people. On the other hand, some of the common people have come up to the position of kings, enjoying greater material wealth; therefore, we should not equate lasting happiness with changing material wealth.