In English
Significance of
Every small word or phrase in a has immense inner meaning. It cannot be dismissed as superstition. Modern education has ruined our ancient culture. You should know the meaning of the . People want the fruits of meritorious deeds but they indulge in sinful action. How can you get good results when your action is faulty or sinful? Youth today must pledge themselves to speak the truth, develop love and have unshakable faith in God. They will then be able to establish peace in the world. This is the significance of (the sacred thread ceremony). is a (sacrament) that makes a boy fit for pursuing the highest wisdom. There is no difference between one child and another at the time of birth. All are born out of the mother's womb only. This is the first stage of life (). The second stage is getting the of at the time of , when the boy becomes a (twice-born). He is then purified. The third stage is , when one has mastered the study of the . The fourth stage is when he actually realises the through the knowledge of the Self.