So long as one endowed with physical strength and vigour, one may enjoy himself by participating in Aatalu and Patalu (play and song). However, one should not indulge oneself in any activity beyond a certain limit. As the age advances, the physical body undergoes certain changes. All of you are aware what a great singer M. S. Subbulakshmi was. However, her voice refused to cooperate with her in the old age. When she mentioned to Me, I told her that she had used her voice in excess and that was the reason for her predicament.

Your voice and vision are bound to change with the passage of time. You suffer from unrest and anxiety because you rely on your physical body. Instead, rely on the changeless and eternal principle of theAtma.

Man is ruining his life because of his habits. He should lead a life of righteousness. Do not give undue importance to food and drink. Consider character as your life-breath. If you lack