Passage 2

In English

Relationship between nature, man and God

In a life filled with desires, the pleasures one seeks are inevitably followed by grief and disappointments. All unrighteous actions lead to sorrow. It was for this reason that emphasised the need for discrimination. The, first prayer, "" is a call for cultivating wisdom and discrimination, the (intellect). But unless the power of discrimination is Used for doing fight action for the good of society it is of no use. Hence the second prayer, "" (I surrender myself to society). What is this right action that must be done? That is indicated by the third prayer: "" (I take refuge in ). To reach your goal, the royal road is (righteousness). It is only when these three are combined - Wisdom, social service and righteousness that there is fulfilment in life. Everyone should realise the integral relationship between Nature, Man and God. They are inextricably interrelated. Take a simple example. Here is a tumbler. It contains water. It is on the table. The tumbler has been placed for the sake of the water. If one does not need water, there will be no need for the tumbler. If there is no table, the tumbler cannot be placed on it. You may ask the questions: Is the table important, or the tumbler, or the water in it? Water is important. The water needs the tumbler as a container. Nature is like the table. The (individual) is the tumbler. The Divine exists in the form of (water). There is no use for the tumbler unless there is water.