Passage 8

In English

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Persons who have attained a higher stage believe that they are (distinct individuals). For these, the can be “” (I am He) so that the sense of distinctness can be eliminated. In fact even this has a face of distinction, for it posits an “I” and a “He.”‘ How can this lead one to the awareness of the one? The next higher stage is the Athmic. When man reaches this level of consciousness, the idea of ‘I’ as different from ‘He’ disappears. That is to say, So (He) and (I) fade away and is elevated into . or is the for persons conscious of the in them. Youth today are enmeshed in the coils of the body-mind complex. So, they are engaged in acts prompted by pride, envy and ignorance. “Son! You are not the body; the body is only your vesture. That vesture has been given to you so that you may lead a beautiful, beneficial life. You should not pollute your years of life with ignorance of your reality. Remove that pollution, acquiring true wisdom.” You must advise youth thus, so that they may become aware of their innate Divinity. No one has faith in any others today. Suspicion prevails in the relationship even of parents and children, wife and husband. The more educated a person is, the wider his suspicion. The reason is, education fills the brain, instead of fashioning character. Education has to develop insight along with skills. You have come here, to , from over thirty countries, spending enormous amount of money, devoting precious days for journey and stay. Make that stay supremely useful. Understand the importance of disciplined freedom in education. Students might ask, “Grant us the freedom that birds have in the sky or fish in the sea.” But, birds behave as birds and fishes as fish. Instead, man clamours for freedom to behave as beast! When the brute in him overwhelms the human, God incarnates as man to warn and guide mankind on the path of genuine human values. Boys and girls must grow with confidence in these human values. Confidence promotes Love. Love fosters Peace; Peace nourishes Truth. Truth confers Bliss and Bliss is God. While dealing with children, do not be influenced by their creed or race, poverty or wealth. Look upon your task as a , a form of worship, in fact, the highest form. In the Organisation, no trace of conflict or contempt, of conceit or humiliation should be tolerated or encouraged. During these five days, concentrate on learning from the speakers and from one another and from the atmosphere the lessons of humility, tolerance and service, so that the. world can have peace, prosperity and joy. Discourse inaugurating Training Camps for