Passage 9

In English

What is the proof for having learnt such lessons? The proof lies in wholehearted service, in sweetness of speech, which reveals the divinity in man. once advised , "A tree when it is axed might yet put forth leaves; but a heart axed by a bitter word can never sprout again." The next step is hard work. A Thelugu proverb says "work until your bones ache, and and eat until your teeth ache." We clamour for food all day, because we do not work until our bones ache. A person who does not work has no right to consume food. Only those who labour with both their hands can exercise the right. The third step is Prayer. It may be said we are praying every day. But prayer is not the pronouncing of words. Prayer is the yearning one experiences to awaken the divinity latent in the heart. Embodiments of ! A heart without words is far more precious than words without a heart. Words cascade from the tongue but they are mere froth. People blabber a billion words but never do a deed. Be examples in doing, not doling out advice. Well, the past is past; begin life anew from tomorrow. Revere the world as divine; do not underestimate it as unholy. "," says the . It means, "All that is seen or heard is God." "" - The inner world and the outer world are both immersed in God. "", the declare. "" is That, the Cause "" - these three words are to be thought over. (what?) (which?) (that). is the principle. (you) is the Effect, the , the Individual.