Passage 22

In English

But people perform spiritual practices that are temporary. They should realise that permanent bliss ( ) is within them only, and not outside. Every person with human qualities should perform righteous actions. Sharpness of intellect and high learning are valuable. But good conduct is of highest importance. Only one with good conduct can be called a human being. But people today behave in a childish way. Discipline is very important for one to attain God. But the discipline should not be imposed by any external force; it should evolve on its own from the love that is inside a person. Love is the real strength. Love is God. God is love. Do all actions with love. Develop love more and more everyday. By love, you become God. If you develop perfect love, God becomes yours. Develop this wisdom. People from distant places and different nations have come here after spending a lot of money. Why? Their love for God is the reason. If they did not have that type of love, they would not have come this far, undergoing so many difficulties. Love is in everyone. Consider everyone as a temple of God. Have true love for society, not illusory love. Have love for the entire world. Love everyone in the world. First develop love in you. Then expand your love to your family, to society, and the nation.