Passage 14

In English

God is described elaborately in textbooks. He is described as dispassionate, full of virtues, and so on. In reality, it is highly difficult to conceptualize such a supreme being. But, it becomes easy when you can relate Him to the attributes of man, because you are a human being, fully aware of the human traits. Therefore, the deluded human outlook in him can be erased only when God appears in human form and displays exemplary qualities. As a further step, man will be able to realize the fact that he himself is the embodiment of divinity, and that is present inside as well as outside any being. What is the point in searching for God when He is present everywhere? Instead, God’s name should always be playing on the tongue, because the tongue is like an entrance gate of the body. By constantly uttering God’s name, there will be light inside as well as outside the body, “”; leading to peace in life. (purification of the three tools) leads to peace. In other words, our thoughts, words, and deeds must be maintained pure at all times, so that peace is attained by the individual concerned and peace prevails in the surrounding atmosphere. Hands must do sacred deeds. Tongue should utter sacred words. Heart should be filled in pure love. Therefore, the foremost thing is to get rid of divisions like religion and community. Our race is humanity. Our religion is humanism. Each one of you might have come from various places. But right now, you have assembled in this auditorium. This auditorium does not discriminate your place of origin. All are welcome here. As an extension of this view, you must realize that this world is a common abode for all beings.