Passage 20

In English

One may ask what does it matter if we desire to enjoy the fruits of work. It is possible to have peace in our life only if such desires are limited and kept under control. Take your own experience as an example. You have come here for a stay of one month. You would have argued that if you carried a small bag with a limited number of clothes in it, that would suffice. A big bag would be a burden and would make your journey uncomfortable. Not only this, there are instructions in the railway carriages to the effect, “Less luggage gives more comfort and makes travel a pleasure.” Thus, when on a trivial journey which lasts for a few days, we try to lessen our luggage should we not lessen our luggage in the long journey of our life?