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So too, in the midst of the crazy habits and behaviours of today, there is no use presenting the Sastras in a language which most people are unfamiliar with. They can be explained in easy understandable language. The Fundamentals of the Sastra will not be affected by this. Then it can be practised, understood and experienced and enjoyed. As a consequence, the Faith in the Sastras will also be strengthened, and Peace too will be stabilised upon the Faith. So, every Asthika must practise the important direction of the Sastras and demonstrate in his life the sweetness of such dedicated lives, so that all others might appreciate the truth and value of the ideals and the disciplines. Big personages, claiming to be great, declaim about the Vedas, the Sastras and the Atma; They freely quote the similes and metaphors contained in the books but, by their conduct, they diminish their lustre. Of what use is it when the eyes are closed, to fill the rest of the body with vital consciousness? Not even a single step can be taken forward. Similarly, with the eye of Faith in the Sastras closed, what can one practise, if asked to carry on? Therefore, from today onwards, readers who are Sadhakas in the spiritual plane should try to grasp the basic meaning of the Sastra. It is a sacred guide along the road. If it is not believed in, the Reality will elude them. To understand it, one must have peace and fortitude. Santhi is of great assistance in this. If only the great personages explain it in simple easily understandable language to the ignorant, then, discontent and disquiet will disappear and belief in God will increase. Concord will grow between man and man. The nourishing of the Sastra will promote the nourishing of the welfare of the world. To nourish the Sastra, "Sathyam Vada", Speak the Truth, to nourish the world, "Priyam Vada", Speak pleasantly. If these two are kept in view and practised, there is no greater discipline needed. It is only in an atmosphere of Santhi that such sacred maxims can be put in action. |