Passage 16

In English

Treasure The Wealth Of Divine Thoughts

Scientists say that everything in the universe is a conglomeration of atoms. Long ago, ancient sages of Bharat said, “” (everything is filled with principle). They declared that the entire universe is divine. So, there is difference only in name. While the sages call it the divine principle of , the scientists say, the universe is made of atoms. The culture of Bharat is very sacred. Many divine principles and mysteries are enshrined in this great culture. These lofty principles should form the basis of everything in man’s life. But modern man wants only worldly pleasures. He seeks pleasure in his business, his profession and everything he comes across in life. But this is not true happiness. That is what sage said when he sang, “Oh mind! Tell me whether happiness lies in wealth or proximity to God.” What is happiness? What is freedom? Only thinking of God can give true happiness. This is (supreme bliss). Nothing is more blissful than this. You envy others that they have enormous wealth and their life is full of pleasures. But they have both (pleasure) and (disease). You should feel happy that you are free from . Moreover, you possess the wealth of divine thoughts. This should give you happiness and satisfaction in life. Treasure such divine thoughts in your mind. But people today are very much dissatisfied and follow the wrong path. What is the reason? The reason lies in their (evil tendencies) from their past lives. Your mind will be purified if you remove these .