In English
Investigate the nature of the "I"
Everyone should undertake an enquiry into the ultimate goal of life. For instance, we find that is the ultimate product derived from milk after it goes through the processes of conversion to curds and butter. This process of enquiry is known as . You have to investigate the nature of the "I," which claims ownership of the body, the mind, the senses and other things ("My body," "my mind" and so on). If you are not the body, the mind, etc., who are you? Does anyone pursue this line of enquiry? Man is called . This Sanskrit term has two meanings. One is, man is a being who. lives free from ignorance. The other meaning is that he is not a new being, but has had a long past, in many previous lives. When such meanings are recognised in terms of Vedantic parlance, the greatness of human birth becomes evident. It fills one with joy. Students! The world today is simmering with discord and violence. Peace and security are absent. Fear stalks the land everywhere. To get rid of fear, you have to acquire (fearlessness). How is it to be got? When you reduce desires and attachments. Students! Develop morality and good conduct. Lead exemplary lives and serve the nation. The sole purpose of education is to develop humility and discipline. Respect your parents and have love for God. This is true education.