Look upon life as one long railway journey. In this journey it is not good to carry heavy luggage. There are stations on the way like Aarthi (suffering), Artharthi (desire for objects), Jignaasu (yearning for understanding) and Jnani (self-realization). The less luggage one carries, the more easily and quickly one can get through the various stages and reach the destination. The primary prerequisite, therefore, is the eradication of desires.
- Sathya Sai Speaks, Vol.XVI.p.141..