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In satsaṅg, Gurujī used to say, "Every day is not an equal day for worldly people." Yet, every day is a golden day for the saint. A saint can also be a householder, but being a householder in itself does not mean one is a saint. A diamond never prides itself. You can throw the diamond in the garbage or place it in your treasure. Garbage, treasure, or a beautiful box—all are equal for the diamond. The diamond will not say, "Why did you throw me there?" We are the ones who say, "Oh, it's a beautiful diamond, very expensive," and very carefully we keep it. So, let others prize you; you should not prize yourself. The problem is that there are many self-made masters. The other problem is that there are self-made teachers. Holy Gurujī told one nice story, which I have shared with you many times. It was about a hungry, desperate fox during a flood. For days, the fox could not find a place to escape. After spending three days in the water, he found a rock about ten square meters in size. With great effort, using his last strength, he reached it. That rock saved his life; it rescued him. But there was nothing to eat. It was cold; he was tired and hungry, with no chance of finding any food. There was no possibility for food to appear. So, the fox began to think: "I read in a newspaper that yogīs fast. They are great gurus. So, let me fast; I'm a great master." The fox sat in a meditation posture. But hunger is the master of all. "No, I will not eat," he declared. "Rāja Yoga, discipline." At that very moment, he saw something surprising: a rabbit was floating on the water. The fox saw it, and his tongue fell out. "Thank you, God. I am fasting. You sent it at the wrong time." Yet, after five seconds—not even a minute—he thought, "No one would be more stupid than me if I do not take this chance. I can fast anytime, but why fast now? God has sent me this." So, he went near the water. The rabbit was coming slowly, carrying its babies. It seemed the fox was saying, "Brahmārpaṇam, Brahmahavir." Suddenly, a big wave came and carried the rabbit farther away, and the fox could not jump in to catch it. He knew that if he jumped into the water, he would drown. The rabbit said to himself, "Thank you, God; otherwise, I would have broken my discipline." That is how God helps one remain a great master. Such self-made masters are dangerous; a self-made master cannot lead you. That is a blind one leading the blind. First, we must have a spiritual lineage; first, we must have our spiritual heritage. Then, we should achieve something and remain faithful to our commitment. Even if you are in household life, you can be spiritual and great. But what can you do spiritually if you only live the biblical life?