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It is of great importance that, throughout the world, the seeds of tolerance are sown in people's minds. The fundamental problem arises when individuals cannot relinquish their ego for the sake of power and position. Everyone claims, "My religion is the best." So, which religion is worse? No religion is worse. All religions are best. A general conclusion was made at a summit, and all leaders had to sign it: to bring tolerance and peace. Let us hope for a positive outcome. Of course, you saw that many people are still there, fighting for their position and power. With great force, I even heard that some gave money to the organizers to ensure their speech was included. It was truly a shame to witness such things. Unfortunately, when such people begin to organize and speak of peace, tolerance, and reconciliation, how do you think it will be possible? Where there is no jñāna, no knowledge, ignorance governs. Those who are in ignorance and ego lose touch with reality. There is a story. In one temple, a prayer was going on. Hundreds of people were entering the temple, going down to the holy altar to pray. At the top of the temple sat a crow. This crow was very proud of himself. Other crows asked him, "What are you doing there? Come, let's go, fly." The crow replied, "You are still stupid crows. You have not realized who I am. Look, even the humans realize me; they are praying to me." One old, wise crow then said, "You are stupid. They are not praying to you. They are praying in the temple, to God. You are merely sitting on top of the temple. That does not mean you are the owner of the temple, nor that they pray to you." Thus, to gain real knowledge and realization is very important. For that, we need a bhāṣya practice. First, attain your own realization. The key to realization is practice alone.