In English
Devotion is the cord that binds God
Today is called , the day when the Sun starts on its northward journey by entering the sign of the Zodiac. ("change for the good is "). We must transform ourselves completely. reveals not only the beauty of Nature but the resplendent beauty of the Divine. The Divine will not consider your status or position, your pomp and show. It is beyond the reach of knowledge and intelligence. It can be secured only by (pure love). The Lord is bound only by the intensity of the 's (devotee's) devotion. Devotion is the cord that binds God. (group singing of devotional songs) and prayers should not emanate only from the lips. They should flow from the heart. The Ganges of true devotion arises from the devotee's heart. Everything that is associated with Divinity has its origin in the heart. Hence the heart should be emptied of all evil and kept pure and unsullied by right action. It may not be possible to escape the consequences of one' s good and bad actions. But even a mountain of sin can be wiped out by winning the Grace of the Divine. Hence one should strive to earn the love of God, which is all-embracing and all-powerful. From this day, dedicate yourselves to the cultivation of good qualities and righteous action and develop that pure devotion which will redeem your life. This is my message and my benediction for you.