In English
Without Renunciation Is Useless
People do meditation, , , etc., and read sacred texts like the , the , the , etc. In spite of all this, why does not their inherent divine power become manifest? The reason is that their mind is mired in the transient objects of the world. In this condition of the mind, however much one may pray, there cannot be any use. It is like striking a wet matchstick on a matchbox. When the matchstick is kept in brilliant sunshine of renunciation, then only will the fire be produced. Without renunciation, all spiritual practices will give only temporary satisfaction, not the bliss of eternal truth. External prayers and practices will not yield positive results as long as the mind is craving for temporary worldly joys. The say, (immortality is not attained through action, progeny or wealth; it is attained only by sacrifice). Without cultivating the spirit of renunciation, no one can attain peace and spiritual effulgence. After eating food if you do not discard the waste, your health will be spoiled. After inhaling air, if you do not exhale, your lungs will be spoiled. You should renounce all that you accumulate; otherwise, you will lose peace of mind.