Passage 20

In English

O man! You must remember and understand this truth. Wealth is essential. However, remember to use it for charity, righteous acts, and welfare of the world and learn to sacrifice. This great spirit of sacrifice is also seen in the . gave up everything. The have declared, “Neither by actions, nor by progeny, nor by wealth but by sacrifice alone can one attain immortality.” This is why the Kingdom of earned such an everlasting fame. gave up His royal robes and was prepared to go away to the forests. He gave away in charity a number of cows. He was prepared to give Himself away if need be. It is because of this quality of sacrifice that the Principle of has become immortal. He did not take anything with Him and even gave away His footwear. That is an ideal example for , or renunciation, that is born of total sacrifice.