In English
Of what avail is a life spent in selfish pursuits? When is man to yearn for and enjoy the bliss of the transcendent? Is it not obligatory for man to express gratefulness to Nature and Nature's- God for all the benefits and thrill he derives from them? He pays tax to the municipal authorities for the little house he occupies, for the electric current he uses, for the water that flows in the taps in his dwelling place etc. But, who provided him the energy, the space and the water? The gratitude that you have to show God is named `ball' in the . It is usually taken to mean `sacrifice of some animal', but, how can the killing of an animal make up for the absence of, gratitude? means tax and this is the more appropriate meaning for the Vedic word, the correct one. How is this tax to be paid? By three modes of behaviour - fearing sin, loving God and serving brother man. has nothing to do with money; he does not concern himself with your riches. He is concerned with your , your virtues and the quality of your lives. For carrying on the activities of a , , Study Circle etc., why should funds be necessary? For classes too there is no need for money; there are the and there are the children. Lessons can start in an atmosphere of Love and . When money is on hand, pride envy, and greed will increase; when these, afflict man, vices multiply. Spiritual riches will decline. Virtue is the best treasure; good conduct is the best form of wealth; is the highest of professions; is the noblest of ideals. Though Lord has the Goddess of Wealth as part of Him, it is said He is a mendicant with a begging bowl-clamouring for the alms of Love from every human heart. It is resolved, in this Conference that, members and office bearers of Units should on no account collect donations, but, the task of providing money for approved purposes will be the duty of the State Trusts. The is the thumb; the is the Forefinger; the is the middle finger; the is the ring-finger; the is the little finger. All are fingers of one hand. So, there should not arise any ill feeling between these; they should all co-operate and help each other. If, any one of these develops egoism, it will harm itself and others. Egoists is the crown of all vices. Be always in the attitude of servants; that is the best training to become masters. Every one must feel equally entitled to the Grace that can be won by . Every one of you must ready to sacrifice everything, even your lives, for the welfare of those in distress.