Selflessness Is ‘Sat-Chit-Ananda’

8 July 1972

Published English.

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So, it is clear that selfishness and greed are the causes behind all our sorrows. When you ponder directing this selfishness along Godward path (towards the path of God) you will realize that the are aware that Sat, Chit, and (Truth, Consciousness, and Bliss) are the basic qualities of God. These basic qualities are naturally available in humans as well. But we are unable to put these basic principles into practice and we are wasting them because of our misconceptions. It is necessary to ponder over this aspect of . Sat means Truth. There is no one in the world who does not know about Truth. Chit means (knowledge).

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Man will be able to recognize this through (company of God-seeking people), learning, and other kinds of experiences. is what every man aspires for. Every human being aims at obtaining happiness and removal of sorrow. When one treads with determination the path of truth and knowledge, he is bound to reach (get) this thing called (Happiness). To realize fulfillment of life, this kind of effort is a bounden duty of the individual. When a thorough enquiry about this is made, it is easy to recognize and enjoy this happiness from within ourselves. Today, everyone is anxious to enjoy some kinds of happiness and is trying to push others into devious paths; and is thus damaging humanism. Is man living like a man today? If he is really living as a man, then there is no scope for selfishness to enter his being. Due to this selfishness, man today is distancing himself from divinity and is unable to obtain happiness and is subjected to various kinds of losses and troubles. So, then, how to destroy this selfishness? How to discard this path and to enter a sacred path? We should ponder over this as well. In order to keep up hope on life, man has to keep certain aims in his mind. In the absence of any aim, men are unable to distinguish what is the goal, what is divine, and thus are blinding themselves. In such circumstances, we must eschew our selfishness to some extent and recall our sacred culture.

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Women’s Role In Rejuvenating The Culture Of Bharat You may ask if other countries are able to do this. This should not be our concern. When we are able to take care of ourselves, about our individuality, we will be able to achieve total freedom. The foremost aim of the governing body is to fill the hearts of youth with sacred Culture through practical examples of elders and to make them ideal citizens endowed with this kind of total freedom. Here is one example. Since long, in the context of Culture, we have formed certain notions about our customs without understanding their real meaning. Now, we must think in terms of pleasing God and about the customs that are conducive to this effect. Various kinds of theists do worship, no doubt. In what ways are they done? They worship only by way of (Prostration), (Servitude), (Worship to the feet), (Self Surrender), etc. We also consider things like collecting some flowers, offering garlands, and doing some rituals of worship as part of Culture. This is no doubt a right way. But how long one remains in the same level or state? It is clear that this is not a progressive quality. A student should not remain in the same class forever. He aspires promotion to a higher class every year. Worship is similar to this. If we remain always in the same mental condition as we started, then what will be the end? What have we learned regarding our goal? We must think over this.

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‘’ (Human birth is rarest among animals). Our scriptures are exhorting that among all the 84 of species of living beings, man is the most sacred. This is a very unique birth and it is highly improper on the part of such a human being to resort to devious path. Today, you do not find any difference between animals which have no education, culture, or sacred deeds and those people who flaunt their education and status in a callous and arrogant manner. It is the duty of students not only to acquire degrees and fame, but also to be able to extend good service to society and bring about cultural rejuvenation of our country of Bharat.

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Good Conduct Is Good Wealth Today, everybody is fond of money, wealth, pelf and pomp. But, these really do not constitute wealth. In our divine path of spirituality, good conduct and character are our wealth. Good service is our ornament. These sacred things will protect such people at all times and in all the three worlds (or in all states of being). Therefore, the main aim of education is to convince the world about the importance of sacred qualities. Instead, we are destroying our own hearts by resorting to evil principles and deeds. We should also realize the truth that the principle of is constructive and not destructive.

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fondly utter ‘’, and they take pleasure in it. This ‘’ has come from where? Generally, it is believed that because He tended the cows, He is called . But, what is really meant by ‘Go’? It means ‘Beings’. What is the difference between ‘Cows’ and ‘Beings’? We will notice a trait in cows. It is common knowledge that a cow follows you when tempted with some strands of green grass. On the other hand, if you threaten it wielding a stick in hand, the cow runs away. Likewise man runs towards you if you show him a ten note, and runs away when you resort to abusing. Thus it is evident that there is no difference between man and cow in this regard. The real worth of a human being shines forth only when he sticks to Truth, even staking his own life, while discharging his righteous duties.

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It is also decided that almost every state of this country should be provided with a college of this type. Therefore, one trust has to be formed in each state for this purpose. By forming such a trust, it is hoped that the people around them would become aware of these ideals, and that this kind of awareness spreads far and wide. A new governing body has been formed in . There are highly educated and worthy members in this body. Therefore, I hope this institute will develop fast. After getting education from this college, girls should kindle their families and subsequently get married and impact their in-laws so as to make them wonder from which college they got this kind of education. I wish that in-laws and prospective husbands will crave to have as their bride one who is a product of Sri for Women. On the other hand, after stepping out of this college, if the students begin to disrespect their in-laws, they should know that they are defaming their college. I conclude my discourse with hope and blessing that after getting good education in this college; you will all go out and strive to develop children into worthy citizens of Bharat.