Passage 10

In English

Many people come to me distraught and pray, "! I have no peace. Give me peace" But peace cannot be got from the outer world; it has to be sought in the heart. Wicked desires breed misery; beneficial desires result in joy. The removal of desire ensures peace (). When desire after desire multiply in the mind, how can peace be gained? After and , you repeat thrice, praying for physical, mental and spiritual peace. But the awareness of the , being the reality of all, can only confer . A single mango seed is planted; the tree yields thousands of fruits and in every fruit, you find the seed! The same is in every Being! The Lord is the seed that is manifested as thousands of seeds. " (I am single) (shall become many)", said the Lord. When we posit differences and distinctions due to ignorance of this fact, we are afflicted by fear and disappears. When man doubts and disbelieves brother man, how can prevail? Now, the mind of man is tending towards evil. The (mind) has become (bad mind). The year that begins today, Sunday, is "" and people apprehend that evil may increase. The year begins on the day of Sun who is, according to ancient astrological texts, the King for the next twelve months. The Sun is also the Lord of the Peoples, the Lord of Rain Clouds, and the Lord of Curative Herbs. Moreover, the Moon is His or Minister. Since the Moon has no independent source of light and energy, the King and the Minister will move amicably and so, the year will be a happy and prosperous one. But, whatever astrology may indicate, you can direct your mind (the Moon) and your intellect (the Sun) into propitious channels of peace and prosperity. By , you can correct your faults and mould your excellences and ensure for yourselves, your society and your country. Pray everyday for the welfare of all the world: "". This is my message for the new year.