In English
"Everything belongs to God"
Here is another example: Among the various Thamil kingdoms, the reign of Kings is famous. One of the rulers wished to develop his kingdom by breeding horses. He had a young minister in his court. He was a man of character, full of piety and devotion. He led a pure life. He led a life of integrity and dedication. The king gave him the necessary money and commissioned him to purchase horses. The minister set out on his mission with his escorts. On the way he saw a temple in ruins. There he saw a holy man, . Conversing with the and listening to his reachings, the minister stayed with him as a disciple. He lost interest in the mission of buying horses. He was immersed in the contemplation of God. He used the money he had brought with him for the renovation of the temple. This news reached the King. He summoned the minister and charged him with misusing the money that had been given to him for buying horses. The minister replied: "I have nor misused the money. Everything belongs to God. I have used the money as an offering to God." The king asked: "Who gave you the money?" he relied: "It all came from God. You did not cam it. It was all a gift from God. And I offered it to God". The king sent the minister to prison. But because an innocent man had been sent to jail, the king could nor sleep or rake food. The prisoner was singing poems in praise of God. These poems have become famous as "." This work is esteemed as another in Thamilnadu. The author is known as . Such a sacred land as Thamilnadu has witnessed a decline in spirituality. Selfishness is rampant. Very few are filled with fear of sin or love of God. Fear of sin, love of God and morality in society have become scarce. People can experience God if they adhere to the path of truth. Very few pray to God for His grace. Most people pray for material benefits which are ephemeral. The sacred and precious human life is being wasted in the pursuit of trifles. Men are stricken with the maladies of the craze for wealth and power. What is earned should be used for the benefit of the society There is one other disease with which all are afflicted to varying degrees. It is the disease of (egoism). There is no basis at all-for this conceit. Them is no mason at all for anyone feeling proud about one's wealth or any other possession. The only thing about which one should feel proud is one's goodness. People should cultivate love and cherish the feeling of oneness with all beings.