Humanness is on the decline in human beings.
This is the cause for lack of peace in the world.
[Telugu Poem]
Human relationships have become mechanical and artificial. In fact, humanness has virtually disappeared. In this situation, what is it that man should seek? How can he attain peace and happiness? The first requisition is the cultivation of the love for God, Daiva Preeti. The Puranas and the ancient sages have declared that the Divine incarnates to punish the wicked and protect the good. This is not correct. The Divine incarnates to inculcate love in mankind and teach how love should be promoted and practised. Only when such love is developed will man be free from sorrow and trouble. Sins will be wiped out and fear will cease to haunt men.
Where there is love of God, there will be fear of sin. When both are present, society will experience morality. Man s primary duty is to foster these three – Daiva Preeti, Papa Bheeti and Samaja or sangha Neeti (Love of God, Fear of Sin and Morality in society). This must be done by developing Bhakti (devotion) based on faith and love. Actions must be performed with devotion. Love is devotion; the faith generated by love is jnana. The actions done based on love and faith are karma. (SSS Vol.21, pp. 80-81)
Whomsoever you come across, offer your salutations. Even if you encounter your enemy, offer your salutations to him first. Surely, he will reciprocate your noble gesture. Thus, people must conduct themselves with mutual love and unity. It is only such people that deserve to be called human beings. They are, in fact, the people with morality. You must develop such morality today. Love for God enjoins one to develop morality in society. (SSS Vol.42, p. 176)
Man can experience and enjoy divinity only by treading along the path of love. Love is God; God is love. So, live in love. (SSS Vol.32 Part I, pp. 102-103)