In English
Five types of duties laid down for man
Five types of (duties) have been laid down for man. One is (duties relating to his occupational group). The second is (duty to the nation). The third is (duties pertaining to his religion). The fourth is (duties relating to society). The fifth is (the duty when he faces danger). All these five types of duties are related to one's life in the phenomenal world and are not concerned with the Supreme Reality. All these duties have penalties for their violation. Without these penalties organised life is impossible. Such punishments should not be regarded as unwarranted impositions. On the contrary, they should be considered as essential corrective measures conducive to one's good. Only the person who has been subject to such restraints can achieve anything great in life. Discipline is like the reins which regulate the movements of a horse. It is like the goad that controls the elephant. Without discipline and the punishment that may be inflicted if it is violated - man will not be able to correct his mistakes. Seeing the change that the devotees in are effecting in the lives of people around them, while transforming their own lives by their , devotees elsewhere should ask themselves whether they are doing all they can to elevate their own lives and contribute to the improvement of others. Many have been coming to for many years. They must examine in what way they have improved their character and conduct. How far have they shed their undesirable qualities? What good habits have they cultivated? How far are they living up to the teachings of ? How far do they adhere to the disciplines of the ? These disciplines are intended for the benefit of the devotees themselves. Devotees coming from abroad have been strictly carrying out the instructions given to them.