Passage 4

In English

The words contained in our appear meaningless to ignorant people. On the other hand, for knowledgeable people, the is like the (Wish-fulfilling cow) which gives everything. Since the sacred contains infinite and infinite power, it gives the people according to what they desire and what they need; therefore, it is called the . In as much as even the looks after the worldly as well as the spiritual aspects, and even the economic aspects it is called the . In the this has also been described as , that is one which has neither flowers nor fruits and so is like the . If we look after the tree with great care, there is no objection for us to get the desired flowers or fruit from that tree. If we do not show the necessary care in looking after the tree with the kind of attention which we should show, there is a possibility of the tree perishing. In the same manner is like a or a tree which gives whatever we desire; However, in order to protect it, we have to practise or constantly recite . That is a kind of water which we have to give so that the tree may flourish. We also have to provide a proper fence around this tree and the discipline with which you conduct yourself will be the fence. Your is the fertilizer for the tree to grow. It is only when you have this , discipline and that the Vedic tree will give you flowers of and the fruit of . Thus, the can help us in fulfilling all our desires. Whatever activity we undertake, unless we take the necessary care and bestow the necessary attention, we cannot enjoy the results. The are being handed down from generation to generation from times immemorial. But, we are neglecting them thinking that they relate to the older people or the ancients. We are not making efforts to reap the fruits of this tree of .