In English
Speak Truth And Perform Righteous Actions
People are deluded to think that their lifespan is long. Hence, they go on planning all their life. But God has His own masterplan which is known only to Him. How should man conduct his life? He should discharge his duties sincerely and perform selfless service to others with firm faith in God. This is the real penance. Penance does not mean straining and torturing your body. It means giving up laziness and dullness and leading an active life of service to benefit others. Many people go on pilgrimages to holy places like , , and . To take part in a pilgrimage is an expression of devotion. But, unfortunately, devotees today, even on a pilgrimage, are filled with worldly thoughts and negative feelings. So, man should first of all get rid of negative thinking. Since man today is enmeshed in too much negativity, he is unable to experience Divinity. So, man should have sacred ideals. This is what the prayer from the sacred texts teaches: , (speak truth, practise righteousness).