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Be humble, be wise

A spiritual discourse contrasting worldly identity with divine humility.

"If you ask some village people... 'What is your name?' they will say, 'The name belongs only to God. I am just the servant of God.'"

"They have lost that wisdom from their consciousness; they have lost God. Therefore, develop wisdom. Wisdom does not require any studies."

The speaker shares an anecdote about Indian villagers to illustrate a state of natural humility before God, which is contrasted with the ego identified with academic or professional titles. The key message is that true spiritual wisdom is innate and separate from formal education, and the greatest miracle is finding a spiritual Master to follow.

Recording location: Hungary, Vep, Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Anniversarary

That is a very practical example I would like to share. I do not know how it is here in the countryside with farmers, but in India, if you ask some village people—perhaps even those who have never attended any school at all—"What is your name?" they will say, "The name belongs only to God. I am just the servant of God. Only God has a name. I am ... my little name is like this." They will tell you just that one name, and that is all. Now, observe the difference. In that same village, a boy or girl is born and receives a very high academic education. When you meet this person, even before you ask, "What is your name?" they will say, "I am Doctor so-and-so," or "Mr. Heller, good morning," or "Good morning, I am Engineer so-and-so," or "Professor so-and-so," or "Driver so-and-so." They have lost that wisdom from their consciousness; they have lost God. Therefore, develop wisdom. Wisdom does not require any studies or going here and there. So, follow the footsteps of the Master. Do not expect miracles. It is the greatest miracle that you found him or her. Recording location: Hungary, Vep, Mahaprabhuji's Mahasamadhi Anniversarary

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