In English
We should make an attempt to realise that all the names and forms that we see in this world are only reflections of God. We should also recognise that all creation is a part of God. We should not be led away by the differences in names and forms and forget the essential unity amongst all these. On one occasion, began to doubt the sincerity of the and he asked , “The are not well educated, they do not know the or and they even appear uncivilised, how do they appreciate the aspect of God? Only people who have risen above the stature of can understand divinity. How can others who are immersed in mundane qualities and thoughts understand God?” Then said, “The nature of is very sacred. Even if their mothers-in-law are scolding them and their husbands are sharpening their knives to punish them, they will not open their mouths; and they will not be afraid. In the minds of the , ’s image is printed like a print on a paper. As it is not possible to separate from the heart of the , what is the use of all the education? Can anyone escape the consequences of fate? If bad ideas enter one’s mind, there is no hope for him.” You cannot please the Lord by your education or by reciting the . He can be attracted only by sacred . The scholarship that you acquire is only for the head; and if you do not put it into practice, of what use is your scholarship? There is plenty of learning in the books, but all the hearts are full of dust. There is nothing that we can get from the books. You have to read these books only for eking out a livelihood and filling your belly. Only pure will enable you to understand the Lord. That is why our scriptures have taught us that you cannot get immortality by your wealth or by your education, and that you can get it only by your good qualities and sacrifice. By sacrifice, you can attain immortality; but if you are immersed in “” you will only get “.” Students, you should understand the true meaning of sacrifice. This is why said that we should knowingly utter the name of the Lord. If we do not let out the air that we breath in, our lungs will get spoilt. If we do not let out the food that we take in, our body will get diseased. Even if our blood does not constantly flow from place to place, there will be a boil on the hand. You should understand the good that will come out of sacrifice. We should use our education only for good activities.