In plain words
One who thinks, “I am a man of Jñāna,” is not truly a man of Jñāna. Jñāna has no form. “Advaita darśanaṃ jñānaṃ.” Jñāna is nothing but recognising the truth that all are one. We must recognise the oneness that is in all things. (Swami, showing his handkerchief) This is a cloth. This is not cloth; it is a joining of threads. Without cotton there is no thread; without thread there is no cloth. Cotton, thread and cloth, all three joined, are one. In the same way, we must recognise the oneness in humanity.
Three-leaved, the form of the three guṇas, three-eyed, bearing three weapons, the destroyer of the sins of three births: one bilva leaf, offered to Śiva.
Be it happiness or sorrow, you must offer it all to God. When sorrow comes, “Alas, O God! Why have You given me sorrow?”: you must not grieve so. You must recognise that even in it there is some happiness. You must feel, “This is for my good alone.” Pleasure and Pain are both for nothing but your good. Only when you feel in this way will broad feelings grow in you. Be it a church, a temple or a mosque, it is all one. So do not criticise any religion. Criticising other religions is not the mark of devotees. Nourish equal-mindedness; share the principle of Prema. If any doubts arise for you in the discussions you are to hold today, I will answer them tomorrow.