In English
Man is inherently Divine; he ought therefore demonstrate in thought, word and deed the Divine attributes of love, tolerance, compassion and humanity. God is Truth; man too must live in Truth. God is Love; man too must live in Love, eschewing anger. Master hatred through Love; master anger through sweet tolerance. There are many who bargain with God, and offer Him gifts, of money or articles if He would confer Grace. If one believes that God can be mollified by the gift of a coconut or a purse of 116 , I wonder what kind of God he has in his mind? Is his conception of God so mean, so contemptible? Those who plan to have their desires granted through riches can never deserve the name, Devotee. Those who encourage the payment of money for spiritual gains or for gaining Divine favour are also to be condemned. This is the reason why the lays down that God will be pleased by offering leaf, flower or fruit or even a drop of water. But even these four articles are materials.