Passage 7

In English

In this context, a small example can be cited. We all have gathered here as early as 4.00 p.m. ’s discourse may conclude in another half hour. Among the people sitting here, one person may think “Oh! God! It is already 7.00 p.m. I have to go to the canteen for dinner.” Thus, the mind makes a resolve. By following the mind’s resolve as above, he will be deprived of the opportunity to listen to the nectarine discourse of . How unfortunate the person is! In the meanwhile, the intellect enters the scene and chides him “Oh! Foolish man! You have come here from a long distance of four hundred miles and sitting here for more than four hours. You have taken so much trouble. Can’t you sit for another half hour and patiently hear ’s valuable discourse fully? What a great joy you will derive by listening to ’s nectarine words! Don’t listen to the foolish mind. Sit down!” If the person listens to the advice of the intellect, he will be happy and fulfil the purpose for which he has come. His life will be sanctified. However, if he disregards the advice of the intellect, he will forget his own true nature and the purpose for which he came there. Finally, he will miss his goal.