Our elders followed the ancient traditions and experienced peace and happiness. But, due to the effect of modern education, children today have given up their old traditions and forgotten the path shown by their ancestors. They are therefore exposed to various kinds of unrest and agitation. They not only suffer restlessness, but also lack contentment and satisfaction in life, with the result that they are becoming mentally and physically sick. Man’s thoughts are the root cause of his sickness. Hence, we should always have good thoughts. One can observe that those who eat good food, drink clean water and breathe unpolluted air are always healthy. In contrast, people consuming unsacred food, drinking impure water and inhaling polluted air are exposed to various kinds of ailments. The root cause of man’s ill health today is bad food and impure water. All that we consume must always be pure and sacred.

Dussehra celebrations signify cultivation of good and noble qualities. We should take daily bath, eat good food and have sound sleep. Only then can we lead a happy life. If we adhere to these principles in life, our face will shine with radiance. On the other hand, if we consume unsacred food, drink impure water and breathe polluted air, we may forget even our humanness. We may then lose our divine nature and acquire demonic qualities. (SS January 07, p. 5)