Worldly Wisdom

I dress like any normal person. Yet, I have renounced everything. And I am more knowledgeable than most saints.

Basically I am a management man, whereas most of the spiritual leaders did/do not have any worldly exposure. Even saints like Ramakrishna Paramahamsa who attained high levels of spirituality were ignorant in worldly ways. It is recorded that Kaali told Ramakrishna Paramahamsa, ‘Son, you are spiritually evolved, no doubt. But these worldly people are cleverer than you are. They will trick you into conferring on them your grace. Transfer your powers to Vivekananda who is shrewder than you.’

Penance yields grace. Grace by itself can achieve nothing. One must have the worldly knowledge to manage it. Grace is the language of the skies. Management is related to the world.

Whether you garland or strike, a Gnani neither rejoices nor grieves. Neither joy nor sorrow affects him