Passage 1

In English

THERE is only one path to God that will satisfy the aspirations of the (essential nature of individual entity). That is the path of (devotion), of dedication of all activity to God and surrendering to His Will. This is called the (path of devotion). But, has to be built on conviction, not on blind unreasoning belief. That is why, I always emphasise the role of intelligence. Intelligence is a special gift from God to man; it confers the power of discrimination between right and wrong. Peace or happiness depends on the choice of the right means and this is a matter to be decided by the Intelligence. Prosperity too depends on the intelligent exploitation of the resources available, human and other. The wavering 'intelligence' of man, that has lost its one-pointedness and purity is responsible for all the conflicts and quarrels that are prevalent today. So, I would ask you to pray to God to grant you the capacity to think straight and right, and to stick to the correct decision once decided on, without being affected by egoism, greed or hatred. Pray for a balanced mind unaffected by prejudices and passions.