In English
Do not forget your inherent divinity
Students! In the different forms and names, you are like different actors on the stage. As long as you have to play your part, you have to act according to the role assigned to you. But you should not forget your true Atmic self. Whatever role you play, your Atmic self remains unchanged. You should never forget your inherent divinity. Many parents today are responsible for allowing their children to go astray. Students should remember that even if the parents advise them against their pursuing the spiritual path, they are entitled to act against their parents advice. When a father comes between a son and his devotion to God, the son is free to disobey the father. In worldly matters the son may follow the father's advice. But with regard to relationship with the divine you must follow your own way. At the time of marriage, the bride and the bridegroom are enjoined to act together in matters relating to righteous conduct, material interests, and worldly desires - , and . But with regard to , attainment of salvation, each must follow his or her path. This means that in the spiritual field you need not have to be afraid of anyone. When was locked out of the by the she was advised by that in the quest for God she was not bound to obey her husband's orders. In the case of , he chose to renounce his elder brother when was opposed to 's devotion to . did not allow his mother's wishes to come in the way of his devotion and loyalty to . The Emperor disregarded the advice of his preceptor , when he came in the way of carrying out his promise to the Lord. The lesson to be drawn from all these episodes is that God is above all others. Father, mother, brother, teacher and all others rank far below God. All such relations are temporary and transient. Only the relationship between man and God is permanent and unchanging. The faith in God must be firm and unwavering.