Oath; discipline of worship. (Glossary for the Vahinis)

Our ancients performed the vratas with sacred feelings. But today people have lost faith in such sacred practices. They have faith in things which are transient and ephemeral. First of all, man should transform his heart. He should have the firm faith that God is hridayavasi (In-dweller of the heart). Deho devalaya prokto jivah Brahma sanatanah (body is the temple and the in-dweller is God). Respect and revere all bodies as temples of God. Then the world will be free from all conflicts. Today, as selfishness and self-interest is on the rise, the world is gripped in troubles and turmoil. In order to get rid of conflicts man should cultivate moral values, undertake righteous actions and love everybody.

Human life is a combination of morality, spirituality and righteousness. Today, the whole world is centred around money. I often tell you, money comes and goes, but morality comes and grows. Money is like a passing cloud. No doubt money is required for your livelihood in this world. But it is not the be-all and end-all of life. Earlier people believed Dharma mulam idam jagat (Dharma forms the basis of the world). Now people consider Dhana Mulam idam jagat (wealth forms the basis of the world). Understand that Dharma alone will confer peace and bliss on you, Dharma alone will protect you. (SSS Vol.33, pp. 178-179)