Man is born out of Amrita (immortality) but is merging in Anrita (falsehood). What is the use of leading such a life? Today man is highly intelligent and acquires all types of education. He should set an ideal to the society. Man should understand that education is for sharing and serving and not for earning money. Education is meant for Dharmaacharana (practice of Righteousness) and not for Dhanaarjana (acquiring wealth). "Dharmarnoolam Idam Jagath" (The whole world is based on Dharma).

Body should not be used for fleeting pleasures. The Bhagavad Gita declares, 'Anithyam Asukharn Lokam Idam Praapya Bhajasva Maam (Having taken birth in this impermanent and sorrowful world, worship the Lord). Many people think that there is happiness in this world, but it is temporary. "Maa Kuru Dhana Jana Yauvana Garvam Harathi Nimeshath Kaalaha Sarvain " O' Man do not be proud of wealth, relations or youth. All these may be taken away in a single moment by the Lord of Time (Kala) Due to the pride of youth, money and education man considers them as permanent.

It is the feet that help us to move. But some people think that face is more sacred than the feet. But it is said, "Paada Darshanam Paapa Naashanam", (Vision of the Lord's Feet destroys all sins). Feet are so sacred. The feet carry the body, which is the temple of God. The Lord's Lotus Feet have to be installed in your Heart. No doubt the external worship of feet is also important. As you continue to worship the Lotus Feet, they will naturally get installed in your Heart.

Once Narada went to Lord Narayana and said, "Narayana, I come for your darshan whenever I have any problem. But I do not know where exactly you reside? Where can I find you? In Kailasa, Vaikunta or Swarga? Then Narayana said, "Narada, I will give you My permanent address. "Mad Bhakthaha Yathra Gaayanthi Tatra, Thishttaami Narada" ( Wherever My devotees sing My glory, I install Myself there). Kailasa, Vaikunta and Swarga are My branch offices. God is not present in foreign land, He is present in our Heart. Heart does not mean physical heart. It means spiritual Heart. It should be full of compassion.

Yesterday, during Paaduka worship, the Pundits chanted "Thadeva Lagnam Sudinam Thadeva" Thadeva Lagnam does not mean an appointed time. Whenever you think of God, the time becomes sacred. Time is God don't waste time; Time waste is life waste.

Man has all comforts and conveniences. He has good intellect, yet he is not able to reach his destination. Man should have a strong will. For example, a small ant can travel any number of miles if it has the will to do so; whereas an eagle cannot move an inch if it does not have the will to move.

Thyagaraja has said, "O Rama, you are present right from an ant to Brahma., You are present in Siva and Kesava. You are everywhere. There is no place where you are not there; there is no name which is not yours. But today man being carried away by delusions does not realize this truth. If Brahma were to manifest in front of him he will offer his salutations with reverence and devotion. But if the same Brahma comes in the form of an ant and bites him, he will immediately kill it. The evil one is he who does not observe the unity of thought, word and deed. You say God is present even in an ant, then why do you kill it? You are so weak that you are not able to bear the pain of an ant bite or a mosquito bite? In this modern age man is becoming weaker and weaker. All our ancient Rishis did penance for years together. They were unmindful of the movement of snakes and scorpions on their body. But the modern man has developed body attachment. He is not attached to the Atma.

Today there is no steadiness of mind in man. Some people think of their footwear when they sit for bhajans inside. Once Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was giving a discourse in a temple. Rani Rasamani, the owner of the temple was sitting in the front row. All were listening to Ramakrishna's discourse with rapt attention. All of a sudden Ramakrishna got up, went to Rani Rasamani and slapped on her cheek. Everyone was surprised. They thought Ramakrishna had become mad. Ramakrishna told the public, "O people, you may think it is a great mistake on my part to have slapped her. What for have you come? You are here to listen to my teachings. Whether you practice or not, at least you should listen to what is being said. If you do not like to listen to the discourse you better stay back at home. This Rani Rasamani is thinking of her legal disputes. Why should she come all the way to think of the court affairs? She accepted her mistake and promised not to repeat. In the modern age many people attend spiritual discourses and get impressed by them. But they do not put them into practice."

Rama and Ravana were equally well versed in all the forms oft knowledge. But Valmiki described Ravana as an ignorant (moorkha) one, since he did not practice what he learnt; whereas Rama followed Truth. He put into practice the education he received. Ravana merely accumulated his knowledge without practicing it. He could not digest all that he learnt. As a result he suffered from 'indigestion'. He is a fool who does not practice what he learns. One who practices is a truly educated one. Education should confer humility.

In society there are agitation and disturbances. Students, you should join the society and see that everyone follows Sathya and Dharma. You should become ideal citizens. That is what I desire. I do not expect anything from you. I expect only one, put into practice what you have studied and be an ideal to everyone in the society. "Sarvalokha Hithe Rathaha" (one who delights in the welfare of all people). You should aspire for the welfare of all. Do not hate anybody. "Sarva Samudhitha Gunaihi". You should have all good qualities. Today man does bad deeds, but is not prepared to face the consequences. If you want to earn merit you should be prepared to do good deeds. Do good, be happy and share your happiness with others, this is your duty. With such sacred feelings, contemplate on the Lotus Feet of the Lord.

Gopikas had intense love for Krishna. But everyday Krishna would go to their houses along with His playmates to steal butter. The Gopikas did not know how to catch Krishna. One day they went to Yashoda and complained, "O Mother, your Krishna is creating havoc in our houses. Our mothers-in-law think that we steal the butter and put the blame on Krishna. The acts of your son are causing a lot of inconvenience to us". Mother Yashoda also noticed this. She wanted to catch Krishna and tie him to mortar to restrict his movements.

Once Uddhava described gopikas' devotion for Krishna in the following words. "Though the mothers-in-law were not happy with them and husbands were dead against Krishna, they never opened their mouths, nor did they get angry". They bore it all with patience. They were never afraid of anybody. Just as a picture imprinted on a paper would be, Krishna's form was imprinted in their hearts. Gopikas had no other thought other than the thought of Krishna.

Once gopikas came to Krishna's house, Krishna pretended to be asleep. They tried to wake him up by catching his feet, but Krishna turned the other side and continued to snore. Then they sang, "It is possible to wake up someone who is in deep sleep, but it is impossible to wake up someone who pretends to be asleep. Krishna, you don't sleep at all. If you sleep the whole world will sleep. We know that, in this world there is none who can understand Your mystery. You are smaller than an atom and mightier than the mightiest. You are present in all the 84 lakhs of species. Right from the atom to the entire cosmos you are present everywhere. How can we know you, Krishna? Please put an end to your pranks and make us happy. We cannot be separate from you any longer. Radha before giving up her mortal coil was seated on the banks of river Yamuna. She was feeling very sad that Krishna was not with her. She intensely prayed to Him to grant her His Divine Darsan. She sang, "Sing O Krishna, speak to me to fill my Heart with bliss? Distil the essence of Vedas and make it flow into the eternal music of your flute, O Krishna". When she sang like this Krishna appeared and fulfilled her desire by playing on His flute and while listening to this Divine Melody she breathed her last. Her Jeevana Jyothi (life principle) merged in Krishna. Krishna threw the flute away and since then He never touched it again. In films you would find Krishna with a flute, but truly speaking after Radha's departure Krishna never touched the flute again. This is the promise given by Krishna. Every incarnation upheld the principle of Truth. Anyone may forget but God never forgets to keep up his promise.

Who is Radha? People consider her to be an ordinary woman and distort the facts. She had no attachment to her body. She had attachment to Krishna alone. This Dhara (Nature) itself took birth as Radha. This Dhara is the Adhara (basis) for the creation. In the name RADA, 'R' stands for Radha, 'A' stands for Adhar, 'D' stands for Dhaara, A' stands for Aaradhana which means Dhaara Aaradhana (continuous worship) is the Aadhar (basis) for Radha. She was in constant contemplation of Krishna. Even in her sleep she would chant Krishna's name.

Once upon a time Jaya and Vijaya (doorkeepers of Vaikunta) approached Lord Vishnu and asked Him, "Swami, why have you created the golden mountain?" Then Vishnu replied, "One who is desireless will be unmindful of its existence. But the one full of desires will never be satisfied even if hundred such golden mountains are given to him. Who is the richest man in this world? One who has much satisfaction is the richest man. Who is the poorest man? He who has much desire is the poorest man. So I have created this Meru mountain in order to make you desireless."

God does not have any desire. His only chinthana (thought) is His devotee. Devotees should be good and develop the society and they should consider the welfare of the society as their own. They should not get drowned in selfishness and self-interests. Their mind should be as broad as ocean. You can never surrender completely to God, if you are narrow-minded. Do not give scope for worldly desires. Develop the divine thoughts. Serve the society and work for its welfare. Develop the desire that the whole world be happy. That is the correct spiritual practice.

Though there are many devotees why there are difficulties in this world? It is because the devotion is not proper. The devotees are immersed in Archana (worship), but what is required is Arpitham (total surrender). Arpitham is greater than Archana. When Arpitham takes place, you and God become one. The fulfillment of worship of the Lotus Feet lies in the unification of the individual with the Divine.

Students, you should always have the welfare of the society and the world in view. You should not have the feeling that education is for job. Always question yourself, "What is that one can l do for the society?" Enquire what is that society expects from you. This should be your constant endeavor. Only then you can work for the progress of the nation. As the nation progresses so does your family. You should utilize all your learning for the progress of the nation. The effect of modern education is such that the student studies Mathematics, but does not know the measurements of his own house. He practices drill everyday but does not know how to sit in Padmasana posture. Whatever the student study must be put into practice in daily life.