What is it that man should give up? What is it that he ought to know? What is his goal? What has to be given up is Jagath-bhaavam (the fascination for the world). The reason is the world is not different from God. God dwells in the Universe. The entire cosmos is the embodiment of the Supreme. Disregarding this profound and sacred truth, man is becoming a prey to grief by his worldly attachments. The world should not be treated as merely physical, but should be looked upon as a Divine manifestation. It is only when man is filled with godly thoughts that he will be rid of sorrow. Hence, what should be given up is worldliness. Then alone Aatmaananda (the Bliss of the Spirit) can be got.

- Divine Discourse, 1st Jan 1992.

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