In English
One can make scholars study and recite the and , and himself study and recite; One can get experts to perform and and himself perform them well; One can persuade pilgrims to visit holy places and himself journey to every spot; One can instruct candidates in the eight and himself demonstrate them all; But, one cannot master his senses five and turn his mind to inward path, And be in steady Bliss Steeped in Awareness of Self alone. The are the foundation of culture. If in modern society, a trace of spiritual illumination is visible, we can ascribe it to this Vedhic basis and the way of life it demarcated. For, all moral codes () have emanated from the . - "All the worlds have as their sustenance." The elaborates the importance of . These promote the peace and prosperity of the world, as that is the primary aim of all the . The hymns extol the glory of the gods and propitiate the Divine Forces. As a result, gold and grain, wealth and welfare, plenty and progress are secured by mankind. The yajna is centred on the adoration of Fire. Man is bound intimately with Fire all through his life. Man is a warmblooded creature; warmth promotes intellect and intuition. Calling upon God and placing the offerings in the Fire are acts which bring about rain to provide rich harvests. Fire is thus a valuable medium for gaining safety and security, for preserving morality and goodness. The Ocean too has (Fire) latent in its loins.