In English
Have Implicit Faith In Swami
The sun’s effulgence is akin to the power of intellect. The have given prominence to intellect. It is said, “.” Intellect is beyond senses. That is why prayed, “ – Oh God, give good intellect to all.” Therefore, the intellect has to be directed on the right path. You must shed ignorance and develop gratitude. Darkness is a symbol of ignorance. The sun of intellect dispels the darkness of ignorance and melts the ice of sloth (sun is known as ‘, ,’ etc.) He is also known as , meaning the destroyer of ingratitude or the ungrateful people. Ungrateful people are like blind people, those deserted by the sun. Your gratitude should be channelled as selfless service to society and as virtuous behaviour worthy of emulation. By maintaining purity, you acquire unity; along with it comes divinity. You must make your heart an abode of this trinity of Purity, Unity, and Divinity. It is a wrong notion to consider education as real knowledge, as it is bookish knowledge. Practical knowledge is real education. It is not enough if you have a liking for Swami. It is important that you should follow the directions of Swami. Whatever I tell or do is for your sake only, and it is for your good only. You should have implicit faith in Swami. It is not proper to apply your likes and dislikes in the path of true devotion. You may leave even those things you consider irrelevant to the will of Swami. For example, when I advise you to stop further studies and to get married, you will do well to understand the reason behind it. I may advise someone else to pursue studies rather than marrying, in her own interest.