Passage 11

In English

Manthra is the royal road to Divinity

Young people should realise the connection between food and the state of one's mind. For much of the demonic qualities prevalent among men today, the primary cause is the food they consume. One will develop good qualities if one takes Sathwik food, which is wholesome and moderate in quantity. It should not involve causing pain to others. And all that is eaten should be regarded as an offering to God. This is the inner significance of the . When uttering the different names of - , , etc. - one should bear in mind the meaning of each name. , for instance, means that He is the Lord of the Five Elements. If the name is recited, bearing in mind what it signifies, the full benefit of reciting the manthra will be got. The manthra is the royal road to Divinity. There is no fixed time or regulation for reciting it. Nevertheless, the young (celibates) would do well to recite it during the morning and evening (worship during dawn and twilight hours) to derive the greatest benefit. However because the Divine is beyond time and space, any time, any place is appropriate for repeating God's name. The declares: "" - "Contemplate on God always, at all places and at all times." You must learn to think of God in whatever you see, whatever you do and whatever you touch. You must realise that you are playing temporary roles on the cosmic stage. You must get back to your true Divine Selves when the play is over. By regularly reciting the , you must purify your lives and be an example to the world in righteous living. This is my benediction for you.