The most precious possession is mental equanimity; and it is the one thing you cannot give, even if you have it. Each has to acquire it the hard way. But, you can enlighten people on the disciplines through which mental equanimity can be gained, and Peace can be won. It cannot be earned through higher standard of life, bush shirts, transistors, sofas, air-conditioners etc. It cannot be got through riches, through the acquisition of power and authority, through developing physical strength and endurance. When you plan for service, remember this estimate of comparative values. The rich, the healthy, the strong, the powerful, the influential - all are afflicted with discontent, worry, fear and anxiety. They have no peace of mind. (S, p. 157)

Mati (good sense) Gati (goal) Sthiti (position) and Sampatti (wealth) are the valuable possessions of Maya (Illusory energy), but they are all lost because of excessive desires harboured by him. (SEKH, p. 97)