In plain words
Did they not have kingdoms? Did they not rise to the heights of pride? Where are they now? Could they carry off their wealth tied up in a bundle?” In the past many kings ruled kingdoms. But could any of them take their wealth with them, tied up in a bundle? At the time of death, are you able to take even a pinch of earth with you? What you put in the bank stays in the bank; you will have to leave with nothing but empty hands. So give up the infatuation with wealth and nourish good qualities.
Take Me as Your Example
Embodiments of Prema! Children or elders, whoever it may be, every person who has taken on humanness must nourish divinity. Instead of depending on others, you must depend on Paramātma. Humanness is divine. You are not human beings; you are the very embodiments of God! But because you think you are human beings, you remain merely human beings. You must have faith in the truth, “I am not a human being; I myself am God.” You must follow Dharma in keeping with it. You must share the principle of Prema with everyone around you. You must purify your mind and stand as an example to everyone around you. “He is earning more. I must earn still more than he does”: you must give up this greed. What is education for? “Why study and study and study, only to die? You must study the learning that knows no death”: that alone is true education. That education protects you wherever you are. Even if you have no wealth, if you have virtue, then wherever you are everyone will become your friend and cherish you. Human values do not come from studies. They are not something gurus hand over. You must achieve them by your own effort. If your life is to pass in peace, you must follow Satya and Dharma. At the start some difficulties may come. You must push them aside, bear them, and go forward. For this you must acquire the Patience it needs. But because you lack such Patience, you are turning into a Patient. Purity, Patience, Perseverance: you must develop all three of these. You must reduce your desires. Only then will the mind be at peace.