Ambition to earn fame in the world, to gain some position of authority over fellow-men, to lead luxurious life-this can never ensure Shanti (mental peace). Mental peace is the result of quite different attainments. Wealth cannot command it, nor authority commandeer it! It must be won the hard way, through meditation, naamasmaran and the nine steps to the Presence of the Almighty. (SSS Vol.9, p. 96)