In English
GOD is immanent in the entire cosmos like oil in sesame seed and butter in milk. Just as the seeds have to be crushed to get the oil and the milk has to be curdled and churned for getting butter, has to be done to realise God. Nine forms of devotion have been indicated in the . If one follows any of these paths, he can experience the Divine. Prior to the commencement of this meeting, the (sacred lamp) was lit by . No other thing signifies divinity as this sacred effulgent flame. It always goes upward. It can be kept anywhere. Everywhere it is lit it dispels darkness. Since ancient times the people of have been observing the sacred custom of lighting a lamp at the commencement of any auspicious ceremony. They have been worshipping the as it dispels darkness and is a symbol of the effulgence of wisdom. Such a sacred custom, which is immemorial part of Indian culture, is ignored today. People indulge in practices which are contrary to such traditions. If you understand the significance of this custom and the spirit behind the lighting of the lamp, you can understand Divinity.