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I was contemplating what subject to speak about this evening. Something came to me that we can discuss. Every thought, vision, and sound creates a vibration in our heart. Sometimes it is pleasant, making us happy; sometimes it is sad. Situations are connected very deeply with our emotions, with our heart, through our whole being. Some are not connected, but we are sure of certain things, and that makes us happy. They feel happy, but they cannot express it externally. When we come to know, we are ready. If we don’t accept, it will not change. If we accept, it will not change, because it is like that. This is the nature, the law of nature. It is said that before this planet was created, there were definitely some plants, mountains, lakes, rivers, hazel, and so on. In every aspect, the world is beautiful. It is a perfect architecture in way and scale, like space, priest, fire, water, entrance, and earth. Also, our life is designed, and it seems it is also that architect, Viśvakarmā. It seems that it is one of these architects, Viśvakarmā, who designed the different bodies, different creatures, and every creature, nature, nature... nature. Very soon, the human will die of it. So everything that exists on this planet, directly or indirectly, is the source of our life. Therefore it is said, in protection is the protection. If you can protect, it means you are also protected, in different ways. Discussing the planet, it was discussed that there should be some creatures, living beings, but the living beings will be just like in stone. What will then happen? Because this is for the circulation, the recycling of the souls. The soul is manifesting in the body. Then this duty was given to the fire—you may call the fire god, you may call the fire element—and that fire enters into the creature’s body in the form of hunger, what we call the digestive fire, we call jāṭharāgni. It is said that the busiest of the lazy, who don’t want to work or move, when they are hungry, will at least get up and go to find the Purī. So, that is why the jāṭharāgni is given. For death, it doesn’t matter how one dies; death eats all. It doesn’t matter who is who, whether human or animal. You have to go through one door, and that door is the mouth of death. Sometimes it is easy, sometimes it is difficult. But it is a terrible world where one kills others. Yes, that will make their movement, that will create the karma, it will create something. That means that one has again to come back. And so the cycle of birth and death continues. The brain, a subtle brain which has intellect, a greater capacity of the intellect—as much as humans will use their brain and intellect, they will see what is, and understand what is cruelty. The heart of the human will not allow this to be done, and therefore the human will escape from killing and eating other creatures. But what to eat? Still, you have to do something. Then it was said, eat the corns, seeds, what we call rice, wheat, and so on. The nuts, the nuts... nuts, milk, and honey, this should be your nourishment; then you will be healthy. Likewise, begin to think, yes, there is some sin. What is the sin? The sin is a pain to someone, any creature, physically, emotionally, intellectually, socially, and so on. That is what Indian philosophy says, ahiṃsā, non-violence. Now, the non-violence of only the human brain, others will not understand. Therefore, it is said the highest principle is ahiṃsā: thou shalt not kill, non-violence. Violence is not only physical, but there are many different ways: emotionally, intellectually, blackmailing—many, many different situations you put a person in. Therefore, it is said, "O human, I gave you the knowledge. The knowledge is a product of your intellect, which comes through the viveka." Viveka is the principle. Viveka is the cream, the cream of our intellect. Viveka shows us very clearly what is the truth and what is not. Any act that a human is doing without viveka can happen so that one comes into trouble. Therefore, oh man, use your viveka, use your knowledge. Through that, you will be happy, and you will be able to avoid unpleasant situations in your life. If you cause pain to someone, if you are violent, then you are causing what we call sin. And we call it bad karma, and you know the result of bad karma is a bad thing. If you plant a thorny bush, don’t expect a cherry tree; you will not get the cherry. If you plant a cactus, you can’t expect from the cactus the strawberries. So, whatever seeds you sow in your field, like that you will harvest; the harvest is our destiny. And the seed is our karma. So through the intellect, through the viveka, the knowledge, the human is known as a higher developed being. But it does not mean that humans destroy others. Your destruction is in the destruction of others. It is said the tiger or the lion kills other creatures, but one day, so the human began to think, "How to become free from this suffering? How to become free from this cycle of birth and death? And is there anywhere we can find everlasting bliss? All happiness that we have is limited. Every happiness will end with unhappiness. All happiness that is connected to this material world will, sooner or later, end. When it ends, happiness... changes into joy. This all is connected to this material world, and this world is known as a changing world. Nothing is permanent. What is created will be destroyed, but what is not created cannot be destroyed, and that is the Cosmic Self, God. Anyone can disappoint us, but be sure God will not disappoint. The same point, we don’t understand sometimes. We don’t understand sometimes God. When something happens to us, let’s say our mother dies, or a sister dies, or a child dies, how can God do this? Such a little young child, and the child had to die. This we don’t understand. We give our opinion very quickly, but we don’t know the cause of it. So this world is a world of change. Everything is circulated, everything is moving. Anything in this universe that is visible is moving. But what’s not moving, that is eternal, the supreme, everlasting. Achieve. Come to know there is something which is not changeable. It is eternal, everlasting, indescribable. How to achieve? Try to reduce the sin. You can overcome your sins by doing good things. And that will be your choice or your chance. Therefore, you will gain and harvest what you sow, and this is our karma. So, when something is unbearable, pain—that is what I was thinking while walking. Now, unbearable pain is not physical. It can appear in the form of depression. It can appear in the form of feeling lonely. It can appear in the form of great disappointment. Not because of the physical pain, but the inner pain. That suddenly one feels in this world that nobody is here for me, and one feels very disappointed. And be sure, it is not easy to take this step towards suicide. And it is said in the Śāstras, the biggest sin one can create is suicide, because God gave you such a beautiful life, and you take away this life. It means it will not be given to you again. You had to wait a long time. Therefore, in the case of someone having such thoughts, these thoughts are the most ill thoughts. Immediately, one should consult with some persons. You can go to your doctor, you can go to the psychologist, you can go to your grandparents or parents, or good friends, or your master guru, or go to the priest, or a school teacher, where you trust that someone will give you confidence, that you will have again a hope. It is like someone who cannot swim and falls into deep water. Now, if you throw a thick thread inside, or a thin thread, that this person can catch this thread, only through this thread you can pull the person out of the water. If you don’t have a thick rope, then this thin thread means a certain kind of words, an understanding for that person; it doesn’t matter what he or she has done. Again, you open your heart to welcome someone. That’s why it is said, what Kṛṣṇa said in the Bhagavad Gītā, the twelfth chapter, "Arjuna, that person is very dear to me, who sees the friend and enemy as equal." Who loves the enemy? That is the greatest one. Friend, everyone can love. But those who don’t like, that is great. Humanize the believing. Through this, we will create positive karma. If you can, or you can forgive somehow, but you can’t forget, then it is said, "Meditate and repeat your mantra." Wait, don’t take action. Some days, some hours, some minutes, or some months or years, wait. Make the saṅkalpa that through your words, through your bow, or your physical act, or through writing, through speaking, you will not cause any unpleasant situation for anyone. When your husband, who was from your great-great... parents, the poor husband, we want to help you, but it fell down and broke. I am so angry at him. He broke the memory of several generations. What should I do with your theory? Not even soup? I can go out of your house. In such a situation, you should put yourself in the position of your husband. What would happen if you broke the vase and your husband shouted at you? How will you feel? In the same way, the poor husband is feeling. And so, to show your greatness, to show your love and your understanding, in certain circumstances, generally you are not angry. Generally, you are a very kind person, with a very loving heart, very wise. Mahāprabhujīp Karatā Mahāprabhujīp Karatā He Kevalam. No, no, world of emancipation. And partner, these are the four tests in critical time. In very critical situations, the whole world turns against you. Now you will see who is the good friend, who is the good partner. And how strong are your nerves that you will not lose your nerve? And how much will you believe in your dharma? There was a man, he was once a man, a very great man. He had so many good friends. They all decided to go for a walk, and high up in disappointment, despairing, so unhappy and lonely that no one understands him. All have left him. He was very sad. There was one friend who also went away, walking slowly for about fifty meters, then turned back, came to his friend, and hugged him like a soldier. "My friend, no matter what happens, I am yours, I will be with you." That is called friendship. These are four very close lines for us, four friends. Therefore, use the viveka. Do not take immediate action. Do not create emotions. Sit down and take the situation upon you. What will you do if you are in that situation? My life is in your hands. Please, can you move the tray nearer to you for a day? We are like puppets in the hands of the Lord. Sooner or later, through His fingers, you will be near to Him, so one should never lose the confidence, never lose the faith. Meditation is the best way: close your eyes and just remain peaceful.