Passage 14

In English

Significance of day

Unwilling to forsake his subjects and at the same time, unable to go back on his promise to the Lord, gave a pledge to the people that he would visit them once a year. This day is the auspicious day of 's annual visit to the earth. It is the sacred day on which Emperor returns to bless his people. In the month of , when the moon is nearest to the constellation , said he would make his appearance. Today that auspicious combination is present. As said in his speech earlier, this is the twenty fifth year in which the festival is celebrated in 's presence. What is the lesson to be learnt from this Silver Jubilee of ? Over the past twenty four years you have been listening to 's discourses experiencing His presence and enjoying the celebration. How far are you practising 's teachings? Every human being has a heart. This heart is filled with love. With how many are you sharing the love in your hearts?. With none at all. What, then, is the use of that love if it is not shared? You must share with all the love in your hearts, not with humans alone, but with all beings in creation. Love, which is the gift of God, has to be shared with everyone in the world.