In English
THIS is a , a holy ritual. The participants in this 'sacrifice' can consider themselves rewarded if they acquire two benefits therefrom: Understanding the true state of (Nature) and Visualising the true path of spiritual effort. The students and teachers who have come from the far comers of this country and from beyond the seas are the officiating priests; they have to be vigilant and full of care, lest the be tarnished by sloth, waywardness. In the sacrificial fire it is customary to pour and a variety of precious articles as oblation. But, here, in the fire of this , I call upon you to offer your selfishness and false pride. This needs two ceremonial rites: fix your mind on the higher truth; expand your sympathy and love so that they may encompass all living beings and activate you towards real service. For, Life is a journey from the position 'I' to the position 'WE,' from the singular to the plural, from the imprisoned One to the liberated One, who is seen in the Many. The vision of the One, immanent in the obvious Many is the fulfilment of all the years of one's life. This is the teaching contained in the ancient texts and scriptures. But, these have been forgotten, ever since the minds of the people of this land were won over by Western Civilisation. When this happened, the goal of life became the amassing of money and not the awareness of the Self.