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common problem of all human beings, that he has made all these senses uncontrolled and oriented towards the objects of the external world. As a result, human beings do not look within and do not see the inner self. This is why the whole world is blinded by the glaring attraction of materialism, especially the so-called rich nations, for example America, Japan, etc. But this country, the holy land of rishis, is rich with the knowledge of sense control. Maybe it is economically poor, but even the richest of nations aspire for its wealth.
We are not the only people who claim so, you can ask any great son of India. Leave aside the sannyasins of the Bihar School of Yoga, ask any layman from the public. He will say the west is rich, we are poor, but our ancient knowledge is our treasure, and that treasure is the technique of self-control. India and Indian saints can impart this higher knowledge to the whole world.
Ages ago Manu, the first man on earth, said, Etaddesham prasootasya sagaasyaasad janmanah Swam swam charitram shikshena prithivyam sarve manavaah (Manu Smriti 2-20)
"A man who is born in this holy land and is a brahmin was surely a sannyasin in his previous births. Come, oh people of the world, sit at his holy feet and learn the lesson of how to live."
This was an invocation by Manu in his Smriti Granthas. Therefore, we have something to give. Everybody else does business. If they give something, whether weapons or any other commodity, they expect something in return. But the yogi of this nation just gives without wanting anything in return. He just wishes for universal well-being.
So, one who gives all his wealth completely and unconditionally, and still thinks himself to be the richest of all, can be nobody else but a saint, a sage residing in this holy land. Thus, from the spiritual point of view, this is undoubtedly the richest nation and nobody can forget that. It goes without saying then, that the cause of everybody turning their eyes in the direction of these saints, sannyasins and geniuses is just to find a way to peace.
We all complain to God regarding the extroverted orientation of our senses. But it is very rare that a real seeker of truth emerges amongst us, somebody who really is desiring immor
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