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The entire space is Pūrṇa, one without a second. Therefore, there exists a beautiful harmony, balance, and unity, like that between a mother and the child in her womb. Hence it is said, "Mātṛdevo bhava"—the first is the mother; the first God is the mother. Now, between these two—space and consciousness—there is a balancing principle that holds them together, just as cement binds two bricks. That balancing principle is called Yoga. Where there is balance, there is harmony; and where there is harmony, there is oneness and unity. There is no duality, so Yoga means union. Within this cosmic consciousness, when a desire arises—it matters not whether it is God's desire or our own—a desire leads to trouble. So He, too, is in trouble; do not think God is free from trouble. And if He were to try to come to this planet to resolve it, we would crucify Him. Thus, poor God, He does not dare to come anymore. The Father did not anticipate His children would become like this. Nowadays, parents feel compelled to say to their children, "Yes, yes, okay, my dear, okay." Imagine a child sitting and saying, "Father, can you bring me a Coke from the fridge?" Who dares to tell a father, "Can you bring me the Coke?" The father would turn and say, "What did you say?" And the child would reply, "No, Father, I didn't say—sorry." It does not matter how old the father or the son is; a son cannot order his father to do something. That respect was essential to maintain balance in the family and in society. Today, children tell their parents, "It is your mistake," and, "It is our right to take everything from you." So, please think it over before you have children. Yes, you must give everything, but the problem is we have failed to educate them. Our children do not need our money; they need our love. They do not need toys; they need our wisdom. Then you will find happiness with your children. Therefore, children are the culture of tomorrow. In whichever direction the youth move, in that direction the world will go. Why is it that your Western children, every night when parents are home and it is time to sit together, run out somewhere and return at midnight, or three or four in the morning? It is because they cannot find at home what makes them happy, and so they search outside. But be assured, outside your child is like a lost child; anyone can treat them as they wish, and a mother or father cannot see how their children are being treated out there. This is the result of wrong education.