Passage 12

In English

"The doubter will perish"

The students of today are victims of several doubts, because there is a dearth of capable teachers who can come down to the level of the students and explain things clearly to them. Let the students understand the significance of the slogans exhibited on the hind wall of this auditorium, viz. "" (The doubter will perish) and "" (The one with faith gains wisdom). Both (freedom from doubts), and (faith and interest) are necessary for enlightenment, just as the positive and negative currents are needed for the fight to emerge. Hence it is necessary that freedom from doubts on the one hand and faith on the other, should constitute the two banks through which the river of your life should flow, so that it may ultimately merge in the ocean of Divine Grace. The woman saint, said, "Braving all hardships, I dived deep into the ocean of the worldly life and at last got hold of the precious pearl in the name of . If I lose hold of this pearl, I may not get it again. Therefore, Oh Lord! You are my sole refuge." So also, you students may not get such a golden opportunity (as this Summer Course) once again. You should therefore, try to carefully garner the pearls of precious ideas that are now being made available to you, so that they may stand you in good stead throughout your life.